Bamba Dieng

The 22-year-old has been discussing a move to Fulham this week but Leeds have stepped in after their move for Cody Gakpo was blocked by PSV Eindhoven.

The 22-year-old is in a private jet terminal with his plane on standby after Nice made their move to stop him going to England. The move is on the verge of collapse after Nice made a last-ditch bid to sign him. Leeds are ready to PULL THE PLUG on their deal for Marseille's Bamba Dieng despite chairman Andrea Radrizzani tweeting a welcome to the player with Nice having stepped in to gazump the West Yorkshire club with only hours to go

Leeds United are discussing a deal for Marseille forward Bamba Dieng after failing with approaches for Cody Gakpo and Hwang Hee-chan. The club's search for ...

Dieng moved to Marseille from Senegal in 2020 and made his first-team debut last year. [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://theathletic.com/football/team/wolverhampton-wanderers/). [Southampton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/southampton/).

Leeds United have agreed to sign Senegal forward Bamba Dieng from Marseille for £8.7m, it is being reported.

Other options looked at were PSV EIndhoven's Cody Gakpo, who tends to be used more on the left of a front three by his club but has a good goalscoring record, and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-chan, who was their centre-forward at Elland Road on the opening day of the season. The Whites made no secret of the fact they wanted another striker in this window if they could find one who meets their requirements, and Rodrigo's dislocated shoulder at home to Everton on Tuesday has arguably intensified the need. Confirmation could soon by forthcoming with Jesse Marsch is due to speak to the media at 1.30pm.

Leeds United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Bamba Dieng with the Marseille striker set for talks over a deadline day move to Elland Road.

His aim was to secure a dramatic and significant late deal for Cody Gakpo. He’s a big part of what we’re doing here, both before and since I came here,” Marsch said. And with Patrick Bamford still feeling his way back to full fitness, Leeds are wary of being caught short of options once again. That’s after top scorer Rodrigo suffered a dislocated shoulder injury which could rule him out for up to eight weeks. And that is a fee that Leeds are willing to meet. Jesse Marsch’s side have already signed eight new players this summer.

Leeds United have had a €10m bid accepted by Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille for Senegal international striker Bamba Dieng.

Then, tried an audacious move to bring Cody Gakpo to the club before he decided to stay at PSV Eindhoven. [#lufc] [September 1, 2022] This move increases the likelihood of Dan James moving out of the club - with Fulham currently looking like the most likely destination for the Wales international. Small sample but absolutely popping the goalscoring underlyings. Did well with the minutes he played.— Tom Carnduff (@TomC_22) In all competitions his eight goals and three assists amounted to a goal contribution every 142 minutes, which at €10m seems like good value.

According to reports on the continent, Leeds swiftly turned their attentions to Olympique de Marseille forward Bamba Dieng as an alternative, due to the ...

[Andrea Radrizzani urged fans to ‘welcome’ Dieng](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/andrea-radrizzani-confirms-leeds-united-approach-for-striker-target-as-elland-road-arrival-expected-3827533) to the club. It's difficult to give him [Dieng] minutes. [French reporters](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/En-recherche-d-argent-l-om-pousse-bamba-dieng-vers-la-sortie/1345881) at the start of the season. [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/En-recherche-d-argent-l-om-pousse-bamba-dieng-vers-la-sortie/1345881) also report Marseille executive Pablo Longoria is keen to raise funds through the sale of players deemed expendable. "We have five players for the way we play [most often in 3-5-2] since Dimitri [Payet] is also a second striker. [1](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-transfer-news-live-on-deadline-day-as-time-running-out-on-further-additions-3826194?itm_source=parsely-api)Leeds United transfer news live on deadline day as Whites' Bamba Dieng deal called off [2](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/andrea-radrizzani-confirms-leeds-united-approach-for-striker-target-as-elland-road-arrival-expected-3827533?itm_source=parsely-api)Andrea Radrizzani confirms Leeds United approach for striker target as Elland Road transfer expected [3](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/read-into-it-gary-lineker-debunks-jesse-marsch-excuse-with-revealing-leeds-united-stat-3827045?itm_source=parsely-api)'Read into it' - Gary Lineker debunks Jesse Marsch excuse with revealing Leeds United stat [4](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/cody-gakpo-to-join-leeds-united-and-14-other-premier-league-transfers-that-could-be-done-before-the-deadline-3825986?itm_source=parsely-api)Cody Gakpo to join Leeds United - and 15 other Premier League transfers that could be done before the deadline [5](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-uniteds-transfer-deadline-day-striker-plans-in-chaos-after-late-hijack-by-ligue-1-club-3828165?itm_source=parsely-api)Leeds United's transfer deadline day striker plans in chaos after late hijack by Ligue 1 club

LEEDS had thought a deal for Bamba Dieng was all set before Nice hijacked the deal.

Dieng is said to have been at the airport when his agent began discussing a deal with Nice. But in an incredibly turn of events, Leeds have now called off the deal for the Senegal forward. Rodrigo's injury had seen Jesse Marsch plump for another attacker in his side and Dieng was seen as the ideal target.

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 Dieng on the verge of a move to Leeds, European football expert Andy Brassell his backed him to be a success in the Premier League. We wanted to put him on the left so that he returned on his right foot, and his performance proves us right. We are happy for him and for the team.” Dieng has been allowed to leave Marseille this summer after a contract dispute between the club and his agent. I put him on because I thought he might hurt the opponent. Leeds United are on the verge of completing the signing of Marseille forward Bamba Dieng, according to various reports.

Sky Sports News revealed on Deadline Day Leeds had agreed a £10m fee with Marseille for Dieng and he was due to head over to the United Kingdom for a ...

Time is running out for clubs to do business in the transfer window. "Part of the madness of deadline day," Radrizzani said after the deal fell through. Three other Premier League clubs have shown an interest in the 22-year-old this summer, including Tottenham. Radrizzani tweeted: "Let's welcome Bamba Dieng and we will continue to work on Gapko. To avoid missing out on any of the news wherever you are, look out for live streaming of Sky Sports News on the Sky Sports News revealed on Deadline Day Leeds had agreed a £10m fee with Marseille for Dieng and he was due to head over to the United Kingdom for a medical.

Leeds United are yet to confirm the signing of Bamba Dieng, despite chairman Andrea Radrizzani saying fans should "welcome" the 22-year-old to the squad.

"It doesn't need surgery and hopefully in three to four weeks it settles down. He also has seven caps for the Netherlands, scoring twice for them. He has three Eredivisie goals already this season, plus one against Rangers in the Champions League.

Leeds United chairman Andrea Radrizzani claims his club were "screwed up" after deadline-day drama saw them miss out on Bamba Dieng.

Leeds enjoyed a strong start to the season with wins over Wolves and Chelsea. But, Nice came along with a rival offer and, after some lobbying from his agent, he decided to stay in France. We have been screwed up, it happens even to the best ones. Gakpo is staying at PSV Eindhoven, but the real drama came with Dieng. Boss Jesse Marsch wasted no time moulding his team in his vision with the likes of Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen. However, amid Daniel James’ exit from the club to Fulham, Leeds sought a replacement for the Welshman.

Leeds manager Jesse Marsch says there is a lot going at Elland Road on transfer deadline day, with Dan James being linked with an exit and the Whites ...

"He feels good. "No comment because there is so much going on at Elland Road. I know Victor is active.

West Ham United seemingly look set to miss out on Marseille forward Bamba Dieng to Leeds United on transfer deadline day.

[And Dieng is allegedly available for just £10 million on transfer deadline day.](https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/door-now-wide-open-for-west-ham-to-sign-10-million-attacker-bamba-dieng/) It seems as though West Ham will miss out on Bamba Dieng to Leeds though. [Sky Sports reporter Tim Thornton](https://www.skysports.com) broke the news that the 22-year-old is Leeds bound live on air at 4:42pm this evening. There are a lot of improvements that he needs to make in his game. [Report claims club offer £20 million England international to West Ham](https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/arsenal-have-reportedly-just-offered-west-ham-ainsley-maitland-niles-on-a-permanent-deal/) [Club chief admits West Ham have made a bid to sign his ‘brilliant’ £10 million star](https://www.hammers.news/transfer-news/flamengo-chief-admits-west-ham-have-made-a-bid-to-sign-his-brilliant-10-million-star-lazaro/) [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/bamba-dieng/leistungsdaten/spieler/822458)).

Leeds United chief Andrea Radrizzani walked away from a £10million plus deal for Marseille striker Bamba Dieng after the 22-year-old opted to enter talks ...

Were Leeds right to pull the plug on a deal for Bamba Dieng? But less than six hours later, the Italian updated fans that Dieng was no longer on his way to Leeds United. "Let's welcome Bamba Dieng and we will continue to work on Gapko," tweeted Radrizzani at 1:51pm on Transfer Deadline Day. Let us know in the [Bayern Munich](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/bayern-munich-fc) and [Manchester City](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-city-fc) with ex- [Everton](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/everton-fc) shot-stopper Joel Robles linking up on a free transfer. With first-team strikers Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo both sidelined, the Yorkshire outfit had earmarked Dieng, 22, as their no1 priority on Transfer Deadline Day.

LEEDS had reportedly agreed a deal with Marseille and Bamba Dieng before Nice hijacked the deal.

@James_Rodgers1 wrote: "Sometimes it's a good idea not to tweet till the player has signed the contract. But he also wrote a request to Leeds fans to get behind what he thought would be Leeds' eighth signing of the summer. One Leeds fan took to social media to state that he 'understands why people are a bit underwhelmed' by Dieng after the Gakpo speculation. Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has gone viral on social media for his tweet "welcoming" Bamba Dieng to the club just hours before the transfer collapsed in a spectacular turn of events. Dieng was said to have still been at the airport while his agent was holding discussions with Nice. Leeds swiftly turned their attention to Dieng and talks were seemingly moving quickly with a fee agreed with Marseille.

Leeds United's pursuit of Olympique de Marseille striker Bamba Dieng ended in disappointment on Thursday evening as the striker chose to sign for OGC Nice, ...

We have been screwed up , it happens even to the best ones. Part of the madness of deadline day. United made attempts to sign and enquiries for Cody Gakpo, Bamba Dieng and Swansea City’s Joel Piroe in their bid to sign a striker before the deadline but appear to have finished the window empty-handed. The Italian said: “It s [sic] all good Ollie :-) . [1](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-transfer-news-live-on-deadline-day-as-time-running-out-on-further-additions-3826194?itm_source=parsely-api)Leeds United transfer news live on deadline day as Whites' Bamba Dieng deal called off [2](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/andrea-radrizzani-confirms-leeds-united-approach-for-striker-target-as-elland-road-arrival-expected-3827533?itm_source=parsely-api)Andrea Radrizzani confirms Leeds United approach for striker target as Elland Road transfer expected [3](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/read-into-it-gary-lineker-debunks-jesse-marsch-excuse-with-revealing-leeds-united-stat-3827045?itm_source=parsely-api)'Read into it' - Gary Lineker debunks Jesse Marsch excuse with revealing Leeds United stat [4](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/cody-gakpo-to-join-leeds-united-and-14-other-premier-league-transfers-that-could-be-done-before-the-deadline-3825986?itm_source=parsely-api)Cody Gakpo to join Leeds United - and 15 other Premier League transfers that could be done before the deadline [5](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-uniteds-transfer-deadline-day-striker-plans-in-chaos-after-late-hijack-by-ligue-1-club-3828165?itm_source=parsely-api)Leeds United's transfer deadline day striker plans in chaos after late hijack by Ligue 1 club Leeds United’s pursuit of Olympique de Marseille striker Bamba Dieng ended in disappointment on Thursday evening as the striker chose to sign for OGC Nice, before failing a medical with the Ligue 1 club

'We have been screwed up': Madness as star backflips on EPL team in 'crazy' transfer saga.

Yet in the meantime Nice intervened in an attempt to take Dieng along France’s Mediterranean coast, with Radrizzani later admitting: “Part of the madness of deadline day. It happens even to the best ones.” “There was a minor problem with the medical,” the source confirmed to AFP, adding that “the transfer is not off” despite the deadline passing in France.

Bamba Dieng is having a medical with Nice after choosing the French side over Leeds United, The Athletic understands. The Elland Road side agreed a deal ...

He was part of the Senegal squad that won the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. However, Nice made a move for the forward as Dieng was sat at a private jet terminal. The Elland Road side agreed a deal worth €10million with Marseille earlier on Thursday after a failed move for Cody Gakpo.