"Leeds United find themselves under pressure in the early stages of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign and are already looking ahead to January for reinforcements. With current manager DanielFarke eager to halt the club's sluggish start and inject fresh energy into his midfield, the Whites have reportedly identified a promising candidate to strengthen their engine room. Leeds are close to a verbal agreement to sign IssoufSissokho of MaccabiTelAviv, a young Malian midfielder, according to Africa Foot."
"After eight matches of the season, they sit 15th in the Premier League table, having managed only two wins and losing half of their opening fixtures. The club's underwhelming performance has many attributing woes to a quiet summer window and a squad depth that is already showing its limits. In response, the club appears ready to act ahead of the winter window."
"The player is said to have shown enough quality to merit Leeds' interest. The midfielder is known for having high energy, being strong in duels, capable on the ball and pragmatic without being flashy. Of course, there are questions to answer. Leeds already have options in the midfield like AntonStach, IliaGruev and EthanAmpadu who can operate in the holding role. Will Sissokho displace one of them, or is the move envisioned as a rotation piece to strengthen depth?"
Leeds United sit 15th after eight Premier League matches with only two wins and four losses, exposing concerns over squad depth and a quiet summer window. Manager Daniel Farke wants to inject energy into the midfield and has targeted Issouf Sissokho of Maccabi Tel Aviv, with a verbal agreement close and a formal offer expected in the coming weeks. Sissokho is described as energetic, strong in duels, comfortable on the ball and pragmatic. Leeds already possess holding options — Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu — so the signing could provide rotation, competition or future-proofing.
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