Leeds United want Issouf Sissokho

Leeds United want to sign Issouf Sissokho from Maccabi Tel Aviv in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider.

Journalist Pete O’Rourke said: “It’s an interesting link this one, I don’t think there’s a lot that know about Sissokho really.

“He’s been playing in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He’s played in Champions League qualifiers, the Europa League as well. So he’s got a decent European pedigree.

“I think obviously, like you’ve said, maybe people are surprised that Leeds are in the market for midfielders because I think their midfielder has been okay this season.

“They’ve got [Ethan] Ampadu in there, and summer signing Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff who have definitely made a big impact in that midfield.

“Maybe Sissokho is an option that’s come up to Leeds and could be good value for money in that respect. He’s got 18 months left on his contract.

“As I said, Leeds are obviously keeping tabs on him. So let’s see if they follow up and firm up their interest.”