Leeds United And Hull City Eye €4m Ligue 2 Attacking Ace: Should The Whites Press In?
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Hull City and Leeds United have both placed USL Dunkerque’s Anto Sekongo on their summer transfer radar, with the newly promoted Tigers working to build Sergej Jakirović’s squad for Premier League football. The story, initially reported by Africa Foot and subsequently picked up by Sport Witness, confirms the breadth of interest in the 21-year-old Malian.
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Leeds United enter the race for Ligue 2 attacking midfielder
Sekongo is capable of operating in central midfield, attacking midfield, and on the right side of midfield, giving him genuine versatility throughout the pitch. He joined the Ligue 2 side on a free transfer in July 2024 and has gone on to register nine goals and six assists across 34 matches this season. Those numbers, accumulated in 2,533 minutes of football, represent a productive and consistent output from a player who has only recently found a settled home in professional football.
Leeds United face a crowded transfer race for the Dunkerque star
Alongside Leeds and Hull, clubs including Lille, Toulouse, Lorient, Rennes, Saint-Etienne, and Samsunspor are all tracking the player, making this one of the more competitive pursuits of the summer. Samsunspor share ownership with Dunkerque, though whether that gives them any practical advantage remains unclear. Sekongo’s contract runs until 2028, and Transfermarkt value him at €4m, meaning Dunkerque stand to generate a significant profit on a player they recruited for nothing. His final decision is expected soon.
A player at this price point who can both score and create is exactly the kind of affordable, high-upside profile that suits where Leeds United currently stand financially, given Squad Cost Ratio restrictions will shape their approach this summer.
Should Leeds United make a serious move for this €4m midfielder?
LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, applauds the fans after the Premier League match between West Ham United and Leeds United at the London Stadium on May 24, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Honestly, this one makes sense on paper, but the picture is far from straightforward. Farke has identified an attacking midfielder as one of his top priorities this summer, alongside a striker and a left wing-back. Nine goals and four assists in Ligue 2 at 21 years old tells you the hunger is real. The fee is manageable. The profile is suitable as well.
But Ligue 2 is not the Premier League. The step up is enormous, and Leeds United are operating under SCR constraints that demand measured spending rather than speculative signings. Spending on a player who may need a full season to adjust carries risk. Farke’s priorities lean towards an attacking midfielder who can contribute immediately, and Sekongo, for all his promise, arrives unproven at the top level.
Leeds United should monitor this situation, but they should not rush. The smarter move is to secure a proven Premier League-ready option first, then revisit Sekongo if the numbers hold and the player chooses England.