West Ham have been dealt a big blow with the news that Leeds have made contact to sign Angers ace Azzedine Ounahi.
That’s according to a report from Fabrizio Romano who claims that Leeds are currently deciding whether to make a concrete bid for the 22-year-old midfielder.
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However, it seems as though Leeds are currently showing the most interest in signing the Morocco World Cup star…
Leeds make first contact to sign West Ham target Azzedine Ounahi
The 22-year-old midfielder was a real star during the World Cup with Morocco, so it’s little wonder why he is attracting so much attention from all around Europe.
It seems as though the Hammers are being passive in their player recruitment again whilst our Premier League rivals are going out and making things happen.
Leeds have allegedly already held talks with Angers about bringing Ounahi to Elland Road.
Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter and suggested that the Whites will now decide how to proceed with their attempts to sign the Moroccan:
It seems as though West Ham had better act fast if we want our man.
He has energy in abundance, is a tenacious tackler and a relentless presser.
The Moroccan still has plenty that he can improve on. If he continues to work hard, applies himself properly both on and off the pitch and is a willing learner, he could very well become an elite top-level footballer.
Unfortunately for West Ham though, Leeds have made contact to sign Ounahi, and it appears as though we could miss out to one of our main rivals on yet another player.
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