Leeds United have suffered a major setback in their summer transfer plans as Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra edges closer to a shock move to Sunderland—despite serious interest from the Elland Road outfit. The 21-year-old had been a top target for Leeds’ recruitment chief Paraag Marathe, with the club believed to have submitted a competitive bid to match Sunderland’s £30m offer.
However, in a dramatic twist, Diarra is now on the verge of completing a club-record switch to Sunderland, having reportedly undergone a medical ahead of signing terms. Leeds had hoped to reinforce their midfield ahead of their Premier League return, but Diarra’s decision has left the club scrambling for alternatives.
The MOT Leeds News outlet captured the growing frustration within the club’s leadership, as shown in the image featuring Marathe alongside Diarra, underlining what could have been a transformative signing. With Diarra set to replace Jobe Bellingham at the Stadium of Light, Leeds must now pivot quickly to other midfield targets to avoid falling behind in their squad rebuild.
What’s Next for Leeds?
Leeds are now likely to intensify their pursuit of backup options, with names like Noah Sadiki and Gustavo Hamer back on the radar. The pressure is mounting on the board to deliver reinforcements swiftly as fans grow anxious over the club’s readiness for top-flight competition.
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