Maccabi Tel Aviv Midfielder Sissoko Interested in Leeds United Move
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Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Ibrahima Sissoko is reportedly interested in joining Leeds United in the upcoming January transfer window. Leeds has been scouting the 24-year-old Malian player for some time due to his strong performances. Sissoko's contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv runs until 2027, with an option to extend, and the Israeli club views him as an important player.
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- Maccabi Tel Aviv's Ibrahima Sissoko is interested in a move to Leeds United.
- Leeds United has been monitoring the 24-year-old midfielder for a long time.
- The player is reportedly keen on a Premier League transfer.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv considers Sissoko a significant player and is reluctant to sell.
- Sissoko's contract has an option for extension until 2028.
Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Ibrahima Sissoko is reportedly interested in a transfer to Leeds United, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider. The Malian midfielder is keen on a move to the Premier League and would welcome joining the team managed by Daniel Farke. Leeds United has been monitoring the 24-year-old Sissoko for an extended period, impressed by his performances for Maccabi Tel Aviv in European competitions. The club's scouting department had previously considered signing him during the January and summer transfer windows, but no official offer was made.
With Sissoko continuing to perform well for Maccabi Tel Aviv, the possibility of his transfer has resurfaced. O'Rourke stated on the "Transfer Insider" podcast that Leeds has been tracking Sissoko for a long time and explored signing him in previous transfer windows. Sissoko's current contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to expire in 2027, though the Israeli club holds an option to extend it by an additional year.
O'Rourke added that if a deal becomes feasible, Leeds might pursue it, emphasizing Sissoko's long-standing interest in a Premier League move. The player is not expected to create obstacles if Leeds decides to pursue his signature. However, Maccabi Tel Aviv considers him a key player and is reluctant to part ways with him. While his contract technically ends soon, the club has the option to extend it until 2028, which could influence the financial terms of any potential transfer.
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