Leeds United are on the verge of completing the signing of Marseille forward Bamba Dieng, according to various reports. A €10 million deal has been struck with the French side and Dieng is set to travel to England in the coming hours to complete a medical and finalise a move.
Victor Orta turned his attention towards the Senegal international this morning after returning from Eindhoven frustrated in his pursuit of Cody Gakpo. Dieng has been allowed to leave Marseille this summer after a contract dispute between the club and his agent.
Last season was his real breakthrough into senior football as he netted seven goals in 25 Ligue 1 apperances. Dieng is regarded as a bright young talent and so here is a look at what his former manager - Marcelo Bielsa disciple Jorge Sampaoli-, and a pundit have said about him ahead of a move to Leeds.
