Leeds United dealt transfer blow as international midfielder 'rejects' offer

Leeds United appear to have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Germany international Nadiem Amiri.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 24th Aug 2023, 09:39 BST
Updated 24th Aug 2023, 09:43 BST

The 26-year-old is said to have been the subject of a formal bid from Leeds, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming the Whites had proposed a four-year contract for the attacking midfielder.

However, Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has claimed Amiri has rejected this offer as he is keen to join French outfit Marseille.

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Marseille had previously been reported to be leading the race for Amiri, who is currently on the books of Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.

Leeds United appear to have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Germany international Nadiem Amiri. Image: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesLeeds United appear to have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Germany international Nadiem Amiri. Image: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images
Leeds United appear to have been dealt a blow in their reported pursuit of Germany international Nadiem Amiri. Image: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

He has been with the club since 2019, when he joined from Hoffenheim.

If Amiri has indeed turned Leeds down, it will be a blow to the Whites at a key stage of the transfer window.

Deadline day is fast approaching and Leeds have made just four new additions, meaning manager Daniel Farke is operating with a threadbare squad following a spate of exits.

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