“Leeds United Set to SHOCK the Football World with TWO MEGA Signings – Deals ALMOST DONE!”

Sunderland beat Leeds United to the signing of midfielder Habib Diarra, securing the deal ahead of their Championship rivals.

Leeds had been in discussions over the player but ultimately chose not to meet the £30 million valuation. Journalist Graeme Bailey shared insight on the situation:

“Diarra was and is highly regarded by Leeds, but they never came close to matching the £30 million asking price,” said Bailey.

“They considered re-entering negotiations after initial talks, but by then, Sunderland had already made significant progress.”

In a double blow for Leeds, the Black Cats also moved swiftly to snap up Noah Sadiki, another player on the Whites’ radar.

Leeds Close to Double Signing

Despite those setbacks, Leeds fans have reason for optimism, as the club edges closer to securing two new signings.

According to Football365, left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson is nearing a move from Lille.

While he remains in pre-season training with the French side, the expectation is that he will complete a transfer once the final terms are agreed.

Additionally, Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach is close to joining Leeds. Reporter Joe Donnohue described the move as “heading in the right direction.”

Stach emerged as a priority target earlier this week, and the club is pushing to get the deal done quickly after missing out on both Diarra and Sadiki.

Smart Alternatives Identified

Although Leeds lost out on their initial midfield targets, Stach presents a strong alternative. Known for his ball-winning ability in the Bundesliga, he would complement Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka well in midfield.

Gudmundsson, meanwhile, offers a solid defensive option at left-back. While he may lack the attacking flair of Junior Firpo, his defensive reliability makes him a sensible addition to Daniel Farke’s squad.