Leeds United are likely to miss out on SC Freiburg forward Rolland Sallai.
According to Sacha Tavolieri, the Whites are pessimistic about signing Sallai as they cannot find an agreement.
The Athletic claimed earlier this week that Leeds were considering an approach for the forward, who would cost in the region of £10 million.
However, with ticking out, Leeds need to be quick if they were serious about landing him. It might well happen that Leeds may not have submitted any formal bid for Sallai at all.
Graham Smyth claimed earlier that the Whites like the Hungarian international, and he has emerged as a target for the club.
He was on the list of players Leeds were looking to sign, and unless they ramp up the effort now, it’s highly unlikely that they will pull off a deal for Sallai.
🟡🏴 Infos #LUFC :
🙅♂️🇭🇺 Sources confirmed Leeds United's pessimistic about Roland Sallai's deal to happen as clubs aren't able to find an agreement. Now, an unlikely move…
⏳ Wait&See. #mercato #EFL #SCF #SCFreiburg— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 30, 2024
Leeds United bolster squad in the final stages
The Whites have confirmed the signing of signing of Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Dusseldorf on the deadline day.
After losing Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter this month, Leeds needed to add new attacking players.
Tanaka has become the seventh signing of the window after he signed a four-year deal at Elland Road. Last week, the Whites completed the loan signing of Manor Sololom from Tottenham Hotspur.
Largie Ramazani also joined Elland Road on a permanent transfer from UD Almeria in the last week.
Tanaka will bolster Daniel Farke’s midfield options. Leeds have offered a fee in the region of €3.5 million for the 25-year-old Japan international who can play in multiple positions.
Sallai would have been a fantastic signing for the Whites. He has only 12 months remaining on his deal with Freiburg and he was a realistic target. But as it stands, the deal looks unlikely.
