Leeds ‘furious’ as Bamba Dieng transfer called off after Nice hijack deal at airport

Leeds’ deal for Bamba Dieng has now sensationally called ‘off’ after showdown talks at the airport with Nice hijacking the transfer. Leeds were closing in on their eighth signing of the summer transfer window after initial talks with Marseille.

Rodrigo’s injury had seen Jesse Marsch plump for another attacker in his side and Dieng was seen as the ideal target. The two clubs had supposedly agreed on a fee worth around £8.5million and a chartered jet had also been scheduled for Dieng to fly into Leeds on deadline day.

Leeds majority owner Andrea Radrizzani even appeared to confirm Dieng’s impending arrival on social media when he tweeted “Lets welcome Bamba Dieng” in response to a fan. But in an incredibly turn of events, Leeds have now called off the deal for the Senegal forward.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Leeds have officially pulled out of talks with Marseille after a late approach from Nice. Dieng is said to have been at the airport when his agent began discussing a deal with Nice.

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