Leeds United remain interested in signing the Nigerian Zaidu Sanusi

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Leeds United remain interested in signing the Nigerian Zaidu Sanusi

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Leeds United may look to strengthen their squad in the upcoming winter transfer window with the arrival of Zaidu Sanusi. According to information from Football Insider, the English club has reportedly made the Nigerian international a target for January, with the ambition of negotiating a transfer at a favourable price.

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Leeds United remains interested in the Nigerian

Leeds United's hierarchy are exploring the possibility of signing FC Porto's left-back during the winter transfer window. The English club hopes to reach a financially favourable agreement in order to strengthen their defensive department without making too significant an investment. It is worth noting that the 29-year-old player's contract runs until 30 June 2027. His market value is estimated at €3 million on Transfermarkt.

🚨 Leeds United are targeting a cut-price January deal for FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi. The 29-year-old's contract expires next summer, giving Leeds an opportunity to secure a cheaper transfer. Leeds have tracked Sanusi across multiple transfer windows and want him to provide competition for Gabriel Gudmundsson. (Source: @footyinsider247)
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Zaidu Sanusi, known for his speed and activity on the left flank, could represent an interesting solution for the Peacocks. His experience in European football and his attacking qualities match the profile Leeds are looking for to improve their defensive options.

Potential approach in January

The English club would like to make progress on this file in the coming weeks in order to prepare for a possible arrival during the winter transfer period. However, several elements remain to be determined, notably FC Porto's financial demands and the player's willingness to join the Premier League. During the summer transfer window, Sanusi was in the sights of a Saudi Pro League club, according to exclusive information from Africafoot.

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Leeds will therefore need to find common ground with the various parties to bring this operation to fruition. If the negotiations succeed, Zaidu Sanusi could discover a new league and bring his experience to the English team, currently 7th in the Premier League.

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