Leeds' Junior Firpo replacement? Daniel Farke's side line up €2m bid for Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi amid automatic promotion fight

Leeds are lining up a €2 million (£1.6m) summer bid for Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi, according to a new report.

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• Leeds open talks over deal for full-back
• Daniel Farke's side fighting for promotion
• Sanusi could replace Junior Firpo

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per Africa Foot, Leeds have opened talks with Porto over a deal to sign Sanusi this summer as they make plans to reshape Daniel Farke's squad. The Championship side are ready to offer the full-back a deal until 2029, and the offer does not appear to depend on promotion to the Premier League.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Leeds, who sit second in the Championship, two points behind leaders Sheffield United, are aware that Junior Firpo's contract expires this summer, and Sanusi may offer a low-cost replacement for the former Barcelona ace. The Porto ace has battled back from a cruciate ligament tear but has been limited to just three league appearances this season.

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  Sanusi, who is a Nigeria international with 22 caps, is said to be keen on a potential move to Elland Road this summer, but Porto have yet to decide if they are willing to sell. His contract runs until 2027.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Leeds face Luton on Saturday as they bid to keep up the pressure on the Blades.