Leeds United’s transfer hopes dashed as summer target signs with Ligue 2 club.
Leeds United is expected to continue their search for an attacking midfielder in the January transfer window. However, manager Daniel Farke may need to remove one name from his list of potential candidates for the No. 10 role.
Paris FC attacking midfielder Ilan Kebbal has emerged as a target for Leeds United, though no official offer has been made for the standout player.
The Yorkshire club explored several options to fill the No. 10 role for manager Daniel Farke, but ultimately, no signings were completed.
To secure promotion to the Premier League, it’s crucial for Leeds to identify a player who aligns with Farke’s tactical approach during the January transfer window.
The competition for the top two automatic promotion spots is shaping up to be intense, with the current league standings indicating a tightly contested race.
Reports from L’Equipe indicate that Kebbal is on the verge of signing a contract extension, which would keep him with Paris FC until June 2026.
Given Paris FC’s ambitions to secure promotion to Ligue 1, it’s unlikely they will part ways with him now that he has committed to a longer-term deal.
The 26-year-old playmaker has made a significant impact at the French club, boasting 14 goals and 18 assists across 77 appearances.
This news is a setback for Leeds, especially in light of recent developments regarding Manchester City’s James McAtee.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly informed the club not to sell or loan McAtee, who was also on Leeds’ radar this summer.
Guardiola stated, “It is difficult to find players who can score in tight spaces and effectively attack the final third, and McAtee possesses that quality.
That’s why I instructed Txiki [Begiristain] that I don’t want to loan him or sell him.
I need his unique skill set in small spaces. After observing him during the first games, I wasn’t satisfied and told him he needed to increase his impact on the game.
Fortunately, he improved and showed a significant impact.
His time at Sheffield United was invaluable for him in terms of gaining physicality and learning to win duels, which greatly benefited his development.”
