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Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites linked with 19-goal striker Joel Pohjanpalo

A look at the latest Leeds United transfer rumours

A round-up of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours on Tuesday, August 8.

Leeds United one of a number of English sides linked with 19-goal star

TuttoMercatoWeb claims the Whites are among a number of English sides linked with signing Venezia FC star striker Joel Pohjanpalo. The 28-year-old, who only joined the Serie B side from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, finished his first season in Italy with an impressive 19 goals and seven assists in 40 games.

The Finland international has a decent enough goal record with 134 goals in 308 games, with the majority of his career spent in Germany. His fine form has clearly not gone unnoticed with West Ham United, Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers all said to be keen on his services.

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Serie A side Cagliari are also reportedly interested in the striker, given they could be without forward Gianluca Lapadula, who recently underwent ankle surgery. Pohjanpalo has two-years left on his deal with the Italian side but Venezia are hoping a decision is made on his future sooner rather than later.

The Mail claims Leeds United had explored a move for Reims midfielder Diony Lopes prior to his move to La Liga side Almeria. The 21-year-old came through the Oslo Youth Academy before signing for the French outfit in 2020.

He broke through into the first team in 2021 and has made 66 appearances in all competitions prior to his move this summer. He joins the Spanish side on a six-year deal after a reported €8million deal was struck between the two parties.

The French outfit are said to have negotiated a 25 per cent sell-on fee and will be due an additional €2million in add-ons if certain clauses are met.