Leeds United are in advanced talks to sign Stuttgart attacking midfielder Alexandru Maxim, according to Romanian outlet Digi Sport.
The digital publication claim that the Championship giants are “very close” to securing a deal for the 26-year-old to move from Germany to Yorkshire.
Digi Sport report that Maxim is keen on a new challenge and will make a decision about his future when he returns from holiday.
Leeds were strongly linked with a move for Maxim during the January transfer window after he lost his regular starting spot at Bundesliga second-tier outfit Stuttgart.
The playmaker began the recently completed domestic season in the Stuttgart side but was in and out of the team from October onwards.
Maxim, who has played predominantly on the left wing, made 27 appearances in all competitions with a return of five goals and seven assists.
The 27-times Romania international has an eyecatching record both in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for Stuttgart, scoring 17 goals and supplying a highly impressive 35 assists from 131 matches for the club.
His record in the German top tier also stands out, with 91 games yielding 11 goals and 25 assists.
Leeds have already signed one player this summer in winger Hadi Sacko, who loan move from Sporting Lisbon was converted into a permanent transfer last week at a reported cost of £1.7million.