Presenter Joe Wainman has claimed that Leeds United are close to a ‘10/10 window’ as they look set to sign Bamba Dieng – but would still need a left-back.
As we enter the final stages of the summer market, it looks as though the Whites may finally be about to add a new attacker to their ranks.
Indeed, according to Phil Hay from The Athletic, after failing with approaches for Cody Gakpo and Hwang Hee-chan, Leeds are now discussing a deal for Marseille forward Dieng, with a transfer seemingly set to go through.
In reaction to this news, Wainman explained that if they can get that deal across the line, the club would be just a left-back away from having a ‘ten out ten window.’
Speaking on the JustJoe Football Show, he said: “If we get someone in, and Dieng can play centre-forward, questions marks over his hold-up play, from what I’ve read, and ideally we need that.
Do Leeds need a new left-back this summer?
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TIF Thoughts on Bamba Dieng, Leeds and a left-back…
With Leeds having issues keeping Patrick Bamford fit in recent times, and Rodrigo suffering a bad injury in their last game, the club probably do need depth to the attack.
And despite those apparent ‘questions marks’ over Dieng, he directly contributed to 10 goals in Ligue 1 last season and so could bring something to the forward line.
However, the club’s need for a left-back has been spoken about for the majority of the summer – with centre-back Pascal Struijk having to fill in there – and so it seems as though they will fall indeed just short of a perfect window if they can’t land one today.
Not sure but I think i have just figured out Marsch ‘s game plan…. praying that our opponents have a bad day in front of goal and failed to score while also praying that our own inept attacking players somehow manage to score !!! Not sure it is a great plan but these American’s are willing to try anything. Got help us