Leeds United offered £30 million for Strasbourg star Habib Diarra but he has opted to join Sunderland | OneFootball

Leeds United offered to match the £30 million bid Sunderland tabled for Strasbourg attacking midfielder Habib Diarra, according to the Guardian journalist Ed Aarons.

However, the Senegal international will not be joining the Elland Road club and has opted to sign for the Black Cats.

Leeds want to bolster their options in midfield and attack as they prepare for life back in the Premier League, and tabled a £22m offer for the versatile 21-year-old earlier this month.

It was not enough to convince the Ligue 1 club, and their latest offer came a little too late, with the Senegalese player choosing another club.

The ‘magnificent‘ winger ended last term with four goals and five assists in 30 Ligue 1 appearances, and could have been a great option for Leeds.

The Strasbourg captain plays in midfield, on the right wing and even as a striker, and his versatility would have been useful for manager Daniel Farke.

Leeds need to get their recruitment right this summer to become a mainstay in the Premier League again, and they will now look elsewhere for a box-to-box midfielder.

The club is eager to strengthen other areas and recently registered interest in signing Juventus star Timothy Weah.

The United States forward also plays at right-back, and Farke appears to be eyeing players capable of featuring in at least two positions on the pitch.

Leeds have made two signings this summer but need more and must be smart in their recruitment as they look to pip other clubs to their top targets.