Leeds have reportedly bid £22m for World Cup star, now Romano claims PSG have dropped out of race

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Leeds United have been linked with Morocco international Azzedine Ounahi in recent days.

The Sun – citing reports from L’Equipe – claims the Whites have made a £22million bid for the Rennes ace.

Indeed, Leeds’ bid is said to be the highest of all the interested clubs in Ounahi.

At present, the Whites are seemingly closing in on the signing of Hoffenheim attacker Georginio Rutter.

However, Jesse Marsch appears to also be keen on midfield reinforcements, with Ounahi apparently on his radar.

Now, it looks as though Leeds could find it easier to land the 22-year-old, with a major club reportedly out of the race.

Fabrizio Romano has taken to Twitter to claim that Paris Saint-Germain are not plotting to move for Ounahi.

“Paris Saint-Germain will not go for Azzedine Ounahi,” he said of the reported Leeds target.

“It’s not part of plans as PSG follow different kind of strategy under Luis Campos, trusting their own talents.

“PSG plan to trust Zaïre-Emery for the future in that position.”

Clearer path to Ounahi now?

Good news for Leeds, as a major competitor for one of their reported targets is no longer in contention.

The Whites have recently lost the services of Mateusz Klich, who has reportedly joined MLS side DC United.

Ounahi would be a good shout for Leeds.

He enjoyed a sensational World Cup as he helped Morocco reach the semi-finals.

On Twitter, fans have compared him to the likes of Santi Cazorla, Yossi Benayoun, Dani Ceballos, Yaya Toure and Jamal Musiala.

The likes of Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with Ounahi, testament to his quality.

However, Leeds seem to be one of the clubs pushing hardest for his signature.