Just in: Daniel Farke’s team are short in the middle of the park at the moment due to Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev suffering knee injuries recently…

Cheikhou Kouyate is undergoing a medical at Leeds United today after the club decided to sign him, sources have told Football Insider.

The move comes as a significant U-turn as talks between the two parties had collapsed at the weekend, and Football Insider revealed that Leeds had been considering alternative options to the Senegal international.

 

However, the Yorkshire giants have now changed their minds and are close to completing a move for the experienced midfielder.

The 34-year-old has been a free agent since the end of last season when he left Nottingham Forest, and he has been linked with a move to the Whites in recent days.

Daniel Farke’s team are short in the middle of the park at the moment due to Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev suffering knee injuries recently, with each expected to be unavailable until 2025.

Kouyate will provide cover in defensive midfield for the Championship side as they continue to push for promotion back to the Premier League.

Cheikhou Kouyate will add experience to Leeds United’s midfield

The defensive midfielder is vastly experienced, having made 324 appearances throughout his career.

Kouyate has spent most of his career in the English top flight playing for Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, and West Ham United.

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