Leeds United 'monitoring' 18-goal Estoril hotshot Yanis Begraoui ahead of summer transfer window
Leeds United are reportedly monitoring Estoril hotshot Yanis Begraoui ahead of the summer transfer window.
A former France and Morocco youth international, Begraoui has been plying his trade in Portugal with Estoril since 2024.
He has been a revelation this season, registering 18 goals across just 28 appearances in the top tier of Portuguese football.
It has been quite the turnaround for the 24-year-old, who scored just once in 52 appearances for French outfit Toulouse before his switch to Estoril.
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According to MOT Leeds News, he is being looked at by Leeds with the summer transfer window approaching.
Whites officials are reportedly due in Portugal at the weekend to watch Begraoui in action against Porto.
It has been suggested he features on a list of potential attacking reinforcements if Leeds manage to remain in the Premier League.
Leeds United seemingly in forward hunt
As the end of any campaign approaches, the speed at which the rumour mill turns increases.
Leeds continue to be linked with forwards and are seemingly intent on strengthening at the top end of the pitch. Swansea City’s Žan Vipotnik has been reported to be a potential target for the Whites, as has AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha have proven to be shrewd additions but have faced little competition from Joel Piroe up top.
Survival could open the floodgates for ambitious investment at Elland Road with another year of Premier League money secured.
In the short-term, however, survival and FA Cup progression are all Whites boss Daniel Farke can afford to think about. With seven games remaining, Leeds are four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
The bottom three is currently occupied by West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur wedged between Leeds and the aforementioned trio.