Leeds United deals 'at standstill' despite £5m Bundesliga man travelling to England for talks - Yorkshire Post 29/8/23
Leeds United have reportedly hit roadblocks in their attempts to sign two of their transfer targets.
By Tom Coates
The transfer window closes this week and Leeds are among the
clubs seemingly not yet finished with the market.
Interest in Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Nadiem Amiri has been
well documented, while reports have also suggested a desire to sign Joseph
Paintsil from Genk.
However, according to The Athletic, these moves are at a
standstill.
The report states a £5m fee was negotiated for Amiri and
that he travelled to England for talks, but returned home having not undergone
a medical or indicated intention to join.
Paintsil, on the other hand, is reportedly still in Europe
and in the midst of financial wrangling with Genk over bonuses potentially owed
to him.
Therefore, although Leeds are said to be hoping for
additions before the deadline, the aforementioned moves do not appear to be
progressing.
