Leeds United are leading the race to sign Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa as we head into the final period of the transfer window. That is according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, who reports the Whites are prepared to meet the French club's valuation of the player.

Tavolieri claims Strasbourg want around €35m (£30.3m) for the 22-year-old . Nottingham Forest are also said to be big admirers of Bakwa but United are currently at the front of the queue for his signature.

Leeds Live understands Bakwa has been on the Whites' radar for some time. The former French Under-21 international joined the Ligue 1 club from Bordeaux in 2023. Bakwa, whose contract runs until 2027, contributed scored six goals and nine assists in the league last term. Regarded as a quick, direct wide man, he predomi

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