Leeds United<\/a> are now eyeing a summer move for a relegated midfielder, who has been lauded by none other than Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although Leeds’ eight-game unbeaten run was brought to an end on Sunday afternoon, losing 3-0 against West Ham United at the London Stadium, they had already long since secured safety, and the first season back in the Premier League<\/a> can only be viewed as a resounding success.<\/p>\n Indeed, Daniel Farke<\/a> achieved his goal of avoiding relegation, and the manager has since revealed he has already started work ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, saying<\/a>: “We have started to speak about the future and of course this will continue in the upcoming weeks. It is important to take some time to recharge.<\/em><\/p>\n “Since survival was confirmed, we have already started to work.”<\/em><\/p>\n Farke will want to make sure his side aren’t in West Ham’s position next season, with Nuno’s side being relegated to the Championship on Sunday, despite racking up a big win, and central midfield is one of the areas in which the 49ers have set out to strengthen.<\/p>\n With Southampton being denied the opportunity to compete in the play-off final against Hull City due to the Spygate scandal, Shea Charles<\/a> has now emerged as a target for the Whites, alongside a La Liga midfielder.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n According to a report from MOT Leeds News, Leeds have now expressed an interest in signing Azzedine Ounahi<\/a>, following Girona’s relegation from La Liga, and the 26-year-old could be brought in as a replacement for Ao Tanaka.<\/p>\n Manchester United<\/a> are keen on signing the Japan international, and should the Red Devils get a deal done, Farke will need to sign a new midfielder, with Ounahi, who has been valued at \u00a322m<\/a>, now emerging as an option.<\/p>\n It is ‘likely’ the Moroccan will leave the Spanish side this summer, and he could be an exciting addition to Farke’s squad, having received major plaudits from PSG boss Enrique<\/a> as a result of his performances for the African nation at the 2022 World Cup.<\/p>\n The former Spain manager said: “I was pleasantly surprised by number 8 (Ounahi). My goodness. Where did this kid come from? He plays incredibly well. Achraf and Ziyech are obvious choices, we know En-Nesyri well, and Amrabat too.<\/em><\/p>\n “But this guy never stopped running. We’ve discussed it with the coaching staff. He was spectacular.”<\/em><\/p>\n Despite Girona suffering relegation from La Liga, the central midfielder impressed on a personal level, with an average FotMob match rating of 7.28 ranking him first in the squad, and he vastly outperformed Tanaka across some key attacking metrics.<\/p>\n Average per 90 (league only)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Azzedine Ounahi<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Ao Tanaka<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Goals<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Assists<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Shots per 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 2.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Chances created per 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 1.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Successful dribbles per 90<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 3.5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n 0.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n Read next: Leeds also keen on signing Ligue 1 midfielder before World Cup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n Daniel Farke confirms Leeds have started making plans for next season<\/strong>
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