Report claims Leeds could make Adama Traore bid in January

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A surprise report from 90min has claimed that Leeds United are monitoring Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Adama Traore ahead of January.

Most Leeds fans will probably be preparing for a quiet transfer window. Since his appointment, Marcelo Bielsa has done little business during the winter given the time it can take new signings to get up to speed.

And with the Whites making a promising start to life in the Premier League, it would be a huge surprise if any marquee names arrived at Elland Road in the next month.

But perhaps Bielsa may be considering a different stance this time around. According to a report from 90min, Leeds are keen on Traore.

It is claimed that the Whites could receive £50 million as the San Francisco 49ers look to increase their stake in the club. And that money could seemingly be useful in a pursuit of the Wolves winger.

Traore is reportedly considering his Molineux future. Contract talks have apparently stalled. And he is keen to secure regular first-team football.

90min claims that Wolves would want a fee of around £40 million for Traore having previously set an asking price of £70 million.

TBR View: Leeds fans would surely be forgiven for writing off chances of Traore move in January

It will be very interesting to see how the links potentially develop over the coming weeks. Some Leeds supporters will certainly have doubts.

Traore’s asking price has been cut substantially. However, Leeds have plenty of depth out wide. And Bielsa has seemingly expressed little desire to strengthen his options further in January.

Having said that, Traore has the potential to develop into a special player. And there are not going to be many Premier League sides who would turn down the chance to add him to their ranks.

And given that Victor Orta previously signed Traore for Middlesbrough, it would not be a shock if he was indeed one of the many players on Leeds’ radar.