Leeds could 'turn to' £34m duo after Dieng blow at Elland Road

Leeds United could now turn their attention back to former targets, including Wolverhampton Wanderers duo Hwang Hee-chan and Adama Traore, after they pulled out of the race to sign Marseille ace Bamba Dieng, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Jesse Marsch has overseen a hectic summer of business at Elland Road and negotiations look set to go right up until tonight’s 11pm cut-off in West Yorkshire.

Fabrizio Romano had previously reported that the 22-year-old was set to complete a move to Leeds ahead of tonight’s deadline, with Dan James subsequently being sold to Fulham.

However, Ligue 1 side Nice appear to have hijacked the deal, with the journalist reporting that Dieng received the rival offer while waiting at the airport, before opting to remain in France.

According to 90Min, Leeds turned to the Senegal international after missing out PSV Eindhoven’s Cody Gakpo, with the Dutch giants choosing not to sell the winger so late in the window.

Leeds were previously understood to be interested in bringing Hwang to the club and reuniting him with Marsch, who managed the South Korean at RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg.

However, a £17 million bid was rejected by the West Midlands side and it remains to be seen whether they will return for his services.

Alternatively, Traore is said to be available for just £10 million this summer, despite Wolves paying £18 million for him four years ago, and could represent an easy late purchase for the Whites.

Jones understands that Leeds could now turn back to the Wolves duo after losing out in the race for Dieng.

The transfer insider told GIVEMESPORT: “Leeds are now tempted to turn back to players they have had an interest in for some time. Hwang is an obvious one but also look out