Cheikhou Kouyate undergoing medical ahead of shock Leeds transfer

Cheikhou Kouyate is present process a medical forward of changing into a Leeds United participant, in line with reviews. 

Kouyate has been closely linked with the Whites in current days, with accidents to Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev leaving them extraordinarily quick in midfield.

There are nonetheless two-and-a-half months to attend earlier than the opening of the January switch window.

Nonetheless, with Leeds fifth within the Championship desk and three factors adrift of the highest two after 9 video games, Daniel Farke can ailing afford to attend to discover a alternative midfielder.

Kouyate’s transfer to Elland Highway has been contact and go, with the 34-year-old on the membership’s Thorp Arch coaching floor in current days making an attempt to push issues by way of.

There lastly seems to be a breakthrough, although, with Soccer Insider reporting that Kouyate is eventually present process a medical after Leeds determined in opposition to different choices.

What Cheikhou Kouyate will convey to Leeds United

Kouyate will convey immense expertise to the Leeds United midfield.

A 92-time Senegal worldwide and 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner, he’s a veteran of 291 Premier League video games for Crystal Palace, West Ham United and Nottingham Forest mixed.

Kouyate additionally performed 206 instances throughout all competitions for Belgian giants Anderlecht between 2009 and 2014, successful 4 league titles and three Tremendous Cups.

At all times recognized for being an aggressive midfielder, Kouyate averaged 3.07 tackles and a couple of.32 fouls per 90 minutes throughout his two Premier League seasons with Nottingham Forest between 2022 and 2024 earlier than his contract expired in the summertime.

Leeds will hope Kouyate can hit the bottom operating rapidly regardless of his prolonged interval with no membership.

The Whites are making ready for an important promotion conflict in opposition to Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United this weekend, with the Blades at present sitting within the second automated spot.

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