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Leeds United hesitant to wait until next summer to sign Zaidu Sanusi

Leeds United are pushing to sign FC Porto winger Zaidu Sanusi in January, fearing they could lose the Nigerian to rival clubs if he departs as a free agent next summer…

The Hard Tackle

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:26 AM

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Leeds United want to sign Zaidu Sanusi in January rather than risk losing him in summer free agency.
The 29-year-old FC Porto defender is entering the final months of his contract.
Leeds are pursuing a cut-price permanent transfer to beat rival clubs to the Nigerian international's signature.

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Leeds United are reportedly pushing to sign FC Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi during the January transfer window rather than waiting until next summer. The West Yorkshire club fears that rival teams could target the 29-year-old Nigerian international once his contract expires, leading them to pursue a cut-price permanent deal in the winter.

Manager Daniel Farke prioritizes wide-area reinforcements as cover and competition for Gabriel Gudmundsson to support Leeds' Premier League and European ambitions. Sanusi's versatility as a left-back and wing-back makes him a strategic target as Porto risks losing him on a free transfer.

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