Leeds United have made an approach for Bordeaux and France under-21 forward Sekou Mara, according to the Mail on Sunday, as the club intensify their efforts to sign a striker. Competition upfront has been a priority all summer for Victor Orta and Jesse Marsch following Patrick Bamford’s long-term absence last year.
Interest has been heavy in Club Brugge star Charles de Ketelaere, with a reported £31million tabled for the 21-year-old, but the club have faced problems in convincing the player to ditch his dream move to AC Milan for a stint in West Yorkshire. Paris Saint-Germain forward Arnaud Kalimuendo has also been high on Orta’s list after two impressive seasons on loan with RC Lens.
And now according to the report, an approach has been made to Bordeaux for their teenage sensation Mara. Such an approach is not unusual for Orta, who is known to have a list of alternative options for a desired role, should the priority target not work out. It is common practice for the Whites sporting director to maintain contact with those on the list to ensure he can react quickly to any complications.
