Leeds United are closing in on beating West Ham to longstanding David Moyes attacking target Ismaila Sarr claim reports this evening.
West Ham have been heavily linked with Watford forward Sarr this summer as Moyes looks to continue his big rebuild.
The Scot wants an attacker who can play across the front line having ended his 18-month search for a striker with the £35m signing of Gianluca Scamacca.
West Ham have allowed Nikola Vlasic and Arthur Masuaku to follow Andriy Yarmolenko out of the West Ham exit.
And there is talk that former Leeds target Said Benrahma could be the next to depart West Ham.
West Ham and Leeds have shared some column inches over the last six or seven months and during the summer transfer window.
David Moyes tried – and failed – to sign both Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha from the Elland Road outfit.
Leeds seriously angered West Ham by signing promising young striker Sonny Perkins.
The Hammers were livid about the move and will now have to wait for a compensation figure owed to them by Leeds to be decided by a tribunal.
West Ham have also been linked with interest in Leeds star Jack Harrison recently (90min).
In the last few days reports abound that West Ham were considering making a bid for Watford’s Sarr – who scored a goal of the season contender last time out for the Hornets (GiveMeSport).
But now Jesse Marsch could be about to rile West Ham again.
Because Leeds are closing in on beating West Ham to longstanding Moyes attacking target Sarr claim reports.
As reported by Foot Mercato and Get French Football News, Leeds United are close to completing an agreement to sign Watford’s former Rennes winger Sarr.
“The Senegalese international has been in high demand and Leeds are on verge of agreeing on a fee for the 24-year-old to join the Elland Road club,” the reports state.
“Meanwhile, talks are ongoing between Leeds and Sarr’s entourage over personal terms, which are also close to being complete, say the outlet.
“However, his move to the Yorkshire side would be dependent on the club making a sale beforehand, to free up funds and space in the squad for the winger to join.”
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