Leeds United make contact to sign USG midfielder Noah Sadiki | OneFootball

Leeds United are shifting gears in the transfer market, and their early activity signals a summer of serious intent.

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Leeds are interested in signing Union Saint-Gilloise (USG) midfielder Noah Sadiki.

Leeds have spent the past two seasons striving for a return to the top flight. After getting the job done, they’ll now turn their attention to becoming an established Premier League club.

They have already started improving their squad. First through the door was striker Lukas Nmecha, who joined on a free transfer after his contract with VfL Wolfsburg expired.

Leeds are also on the cusp of signing Udinese centre-back Jaka Nijol after agreeing a £18.7 million fee for the Slovenian defender.

The Peacocks have now made contact to gauge the intentions of USG’s management and submitted an opening bid worth £8.5m for Sadiki.

The 20-year-old primarily operates in the middle of the park but has shown the ability to fill in at right-back when required. His versatility adds to his growing status as a rising star.

According to data site FBREF, Sadiki has a similar profile to Tottenham Hotspur’s Lucas Bergvall.

The DR Congo international featured 55 times across all competitions for USG last season, chipping in with two goals and six assists.

Sadiki averaged one interception, 1.8 tackles, 1.3 clearances, and 4.4 ball recoveries per 90 minutes.