According to AfricaFoot, Leeds United want to recruit Ateef Konate, an offensive midfielder who was released by Nottingham Forest.
According to the news outlet’s website (29 May), the 23-year-old attacker is attracting interest from a number of Football League clubs, including the Whites, Sunderland, and Derby, as well as Eredivisie teams.
Daniel Farke is anticipated to lose first-team players following the club’s inability to regain promotion to the Premier League.
Leeds United can afford to gamble this summer.
There will be numerous transfers in and out of Elland Road, and the manager will need to ensure that his squad is strong enough to challenge in the 2024/25 season once more.
However, while money will be brought in and spent on replacements, there is still opportunity for a gamble or two that could prove to be wildcards.
Konate is a gifted player, but he has battled for first-team opportunities, leading to his release from the City Ground at the end of his contract.
However, at 23 years old, you have to wonder why, and if he isn’t good enough to break into the Forest first team, he shouldn’t be at Elland Road.
It will be fascinating to see whether this transaction goes through, although it is more likely that he wants to join than that the team wants to bring him in.
