£3.5m striker hints at Leeds move on Helder Costa’s post, before coming clean

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Hull City striker Nouha Dicko has teased Leeds United fans on Instagram after commenting on new signing Helder Costa’s Instagram, replaying “see you in Leeds”.

Dicko, 27, is enduring a difficult time at Hull City since his £3.5million (Express & Star) move to the club from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2017 – where he played alongside Portugal international Costa.

He has managed to hit the back of the net just seven times in 50 appearances for Hull over the last two seasons, laying on seven assists, too. He has been used largely from the bench, being used as a sub in half of his 50 outings.

The striker wished Costa the best of luck after he completed a £15million move to Leeds, before teasing Leeds fans by saying “see you in Leeds”. He then cleared up what he meant, by replying to a fan in reaction.

A fan replied asking if Dicko’s comment was intended towards the fixture between Hull and Leeds, which Dicko replied to, saying “thank you”.

TBR’s view – Should Leeds consider Dicko?

Bags of pace and versatility, Dicko has shown he is certainly a consistent performer in England’s second division. The Mali international has clocked up 158 Championship appearances throughout his career.

He is able to play out wide and also up front and could be good cover for the likes of Kemar Roofe and Patrick Bamford, while also giving another option out wide.

But his form at Hull may be an issue for Bielsa. If the Argentine does want Dicko, a bargain fee could be orchestrated given that he has just 12 months remaining on his contract.