According to a recent rumor, Leeds United is currently considering whether to pay £3.5 million to recruit a 26-year-old defender who will most likely take Maximilian Wober’s spot.
Leeds already planning exits ahead of new arrivals
With a victory over Preston North End over the weekend, Daniel Farke’s team took a step closer to the Premier League, pulling five points clear of Sheffield United in third place. The Whites are now aware that they can guarantee a spot in the top tier with just eight of the twelve points available.
The team may decide to move on in the hopes of finding a stronger striker in the transfer market because they have concerns about the two.
Leeds United News reports that defender Max Wober is anticipated to exit the Whites at the end of current season, so the departures might not end there. Farke may decide to let go of the 27-year-old, who has had a bad season due to injuries and has only played seven games in the Championship, even though his contract is set to expire in 2027. This is especially likely if a replacement is identified.
Leeds now considering £3.5m bid for Modibo Sagnan
Wober’s departure has made it imperative to get a new defender, and according to Africa Foot, Leeds is currently thinking about acquiring Modibo Sagnan from Montpellier, a French team.
The center-back, who can also play left-back, is reportedly attracting interest from a number of teams, and the Whites have already designated the 26-year-old as a top recruitment target. According to the report, Sagnan’s group will have already been contacted by Leeds officials on a potential transfer to Elland Road during the summer transfer window. Leeds is thinking of making an offer for the defender, who is valued at €4 million, or about £3.5 million.
Leeds may have an advantage in negotiating a trade for Sagnan if Montpellier gets relegated to Ligue 2, as they are in danger of being demoted near the end of this season.
| 24/25 Ligue 1 stats | |
|---|---|
| Apps | 26 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Clean sheets | 0 |
| Interceptions per game | 1.1 |
| Tackles per game | 2.2 |
| Dribbled past per game | 0.8 |
| Clearances per game | 4.4 |
He would join Leeds’ primary center-back duo this season, Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk, upon his possible arrival. Sagnan is a valuable player who might play a lot in the Premier League if Wober leaves in the summer, as the Whites are already severely short at center-back.
