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16 hours ago
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'Diarra would be an ambitious signing'
[Getty Images] Leeds fans will get perhaps their first glimpse of potential new signing Habib Diarra when England play his Senegal side at Wembley on Tuesday. The White's £22m bid was reported by L'Equipe over the weekend, and is the first concrete offer that has come to light since this summer's window began. Advertisement The 21-year-old Diarra is a box-to-box midfielder who is strong in-and-out of possession and he progresses the ball with trickery in transition. Despite his age, the Senegalese international has three years of Ligue 1 experience; while he captained Strasbourg last season and his four goals and five assists was the biggest contribution of his young career. United's owners, 49ers Enterprises, are known for going about their transfer business very quietly. Signings like Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani happened with very few rumours before those transfers were completed. The 49ers see this strategy as crucial to securing the best deals they can for the club. Advertisement Midfield was arguably the Whites strongest area in last year's record-breaking 100 point season. Club-captain Ampadu, instant fan favourite Ao Tanaka, Illia Gruev and loanee Joe Rothwell formed a brick wall in the Leeds engine room. But United have lost Rothwell and with the Premier League being a huge step up, it is vital the team is strengthened in all areas of the pitch. Diarra would be an ambitious signing and it is a measure of what the club think of him with the size of their opening bid. Having risen through the French team's academy to captain the club into Europe, Diarra may need convincing. But the Peacocks proved with May's parade what a sleeping giant they are, and Leeds in the Premier League will be a proposition for anyone. Find more from Adonis Storr at The Roaring Peacock
BBC News
17 hours ago
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'Diarra would be an ambitious signing'
Leeds fans will get perhaps their first glimpse of potential new signing Habib Diarra when England play his Senegal side at Wembley on White's £22m bid was reported by L'Equipe, external over the weekend, and is the first concrete offer that has come to light since this summer's window 21-year-old Diarra is a box-to-box midfielder who is strong in-and-out of possession and he progresses the ball with trickery in his age, the Senegalese international has three years of Ligue 1 experience; while he captained Strasbourg last season and his four goals and five assists was the biggest contribution of his young owners, 49ers Enterprises, are known for going about their transfer business very like Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani happened with very few rumours before those transfers were 49ers see this strategy as crucial to securing the best deals they can for the was arguably the Whites strongest area in last year's record-breaking 100 point season. Club-captain Ampadu, instant fan favourite Ao Tanaka, Illia Gruev and loanee Joe Rothwell formed a brick wall in the Leeds engine United have lost Rothwell and with the Premier League being a huge step up, it is vital the team is strengthened in all areas of the would be an ambitious signing and it is a measure of what the club think of him with the size of their opening risen through the French team's academy to captain the club into Europe, Diarra may need the Peacocks proved with May's parade what a sleeping giant they are, and Leeds in the Premier League will be a proposition for more from Adonis Storr at The Roaring Peacock, external
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a day ago
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Leeds bid €26 million for Strasbourg's Habib Diarra
According to a report from L'Équipe, Leeds United have sent an offer of €26 million to RC Strasbourg Alsace for club captain Habib Diarra (21). As L'Équipe have previously noted, unlike last summer, Strasbourg are no longer against losing the midfielder and would be willing to sell if a big enough offer lands at their door for a player who is under contract until 2028. Advertisement Aston Villa and Stade Rennais have both been previously linked, but it appears as if Leeds are the first club to enter concrete talks to try and secure the Senegalese international. Strasbourg are expected to wait and see how the market will respond to Leeds' offer. Leeds will be back in the Premier League after a two-year absence after they won the 2024/25 Championship. They had narrowly missed out on promotion the season before when they lost in the playoff final to Southampton FC. GFFN | Nick Hartland
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
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Aston Villa set to make £25m transfer move for striker Habib Diarra – but Chelsea chiefs will have final say
Aston Villa could be facing a bidding war with other Premier League clubs FIRST BIBS Aston Villa set to make £25m transfer move for striker Habib Diarra – but Chelsea chiefs will have final say Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ASTON VILLA are making a fresh £25million move for Strasbourg's Senegal star Habib Diarra. Villa have checked on the 21-year-old creative midfielder for the past few weeks after taking a huge interest last season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aston Villa target Strasbourg star Habib Diarra but their bid could be affected by Chelsea 2 Diarra will be sold by the French club at the right price. They have already turned down £15m from Eintracht Frankfurt but are open to a Premier League swoop. Unai Emery plans to move around some of his squad and there could be space for a new No10 next season as they go for glory at home and abroad. Everton and Nottingham Forest have also been watching Strasbourg games in Ligue 1 recently. However, Villa's interest in the versatile midfielder is the strongest and most deep-rooted. Nevertheless, Chelsea could play a role in the player's future as Strasbourg have the same owners as the Premier League giants with BlueCo in charge of the French outfit. Diarra swapped from playing for France at Under-18 level to Senegal. He has already won nine caps and is now ready for the next stage in his club career. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Meanwhile, Frank Lampard's Coventry are leading the race to sign Villa right-back Kaine Kesler-Hayden. Sky Blues are willing to pay £5m plus extras for the academy product, who had a good season on loan in the Championship at Preston. Villa will sell Kesler-Hayden, 22, as they trim their squad and the player knows his time at his first club is nearing an end. Former youth team captain Kesler-Hayden, 22, has been on loan five times and managed three first-team appearances.
The Sun
18-05-2025
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- The Sun
Aston Villa set to make £25m transfer move for striker Habib Diarra – but Chelsea chiefs will have final say
ASTON VILLA are making a fresh £25million move for Strasbourg's Senegal star Habib Diarra. Villa have checked on the 21-year-old creative midfielder for the past few weeks after taking a huge interest last season. 2 2 Diarra will be sold by the French club at the right price. They have already turned down £15m from Eintracht Frankfurt but are open to a Premier League swoop. Unai Emery plans to move around some of his squad and there could be space for a new No10 next season as they go for glory at home and abroad. Everton and Nottingham Forest have also been watching Strasbourg games in Ligue 1 recently. However, Villa's interest in the versatile midfielder is the strongest and most deep-rooted. Nevertheless, Chelsea could play a role in the player's future as Strasbourg have the same owners as the Premier League giants with BlueCo in charge of the French outfit. Diarra swapped from playing for France at Under-18 level to Senegal. He has already won nine caps and is now ready for the next stage in his club career. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard 's Coventry are leading the race to sign Villa right-back Kaine Kesler-Hayden. Sky Blues are willing to pay £5m plus extras for the academy product, who had a good season on loan in the Championship at Preston. Villa will sell Kesler-Hayden, 22, as they trim their squad and the player knows his time at his first club is nearing an end. Former youth team captain Kesler-Hayden, 22, has been on loan five times and managed three first-team appearances.
