Leeds now leading race for "indispensable" £25m target, it'd be an "amazing signing" - opinion

Leeds United have been dealt a huge boost in their bid to bring Mohamed Camara to Elland Road this summer.

That’s according to a report by The Argus, who revealed that, despite it recently being claimed that Brighton & Hove Albion are in pole position for the Red Bull Salzburg midfielder’s signing, Graham Potter’s side are simply keeping an eye on the situation of the 22-year-old – and are yet to make any sort of move for the Mali international.

This is sure to come as a huge boost to Victor Orta and the Whites, as the Spanish director of football is reported to be in direct contact with the former FC Liefering talent’s representatives in a bid to secure a £25m move for the midfielder ahead of the new Premier League season.

Considering just how exciting a prospect Camara undoubtedly is, the news that Brighton are not actively pursuing a move for the 22-year-old at present is sure to have left the Elland Road faithful buzzing.

Indeed, based solely on his 572 minutes played in the Champions League last season, FBref rank the £24.3m-rated talent in the top 2% of midfielders in Europe’s big five leagues and European competitions for assists per 90, as well as the top 16% for tackles, the top 25% for xA, the top 25% for dribbles completed, the top 29% for progressive carries and the top 32% for shot-creating actions over the last 365 days.

If these metrics do not prove just how well-rounded the £2.9k-per-week midfielder is, then his returns in the Austrian Bundesliga last season certainly do.

Indeed, over his 25 league fixtures in 2021/22, the 22-year-old scored one goal, registered three assists and created three big chances, in addition to making an average of 1.3 interceptions and 1.0 key pass, completing 1.8 dribbles and