Leeds United and Bournemouth in Tug-of-War for Rising Star Wilson Samake
The race is heating up for one of Ligue 1’s most exciting young prospects — and Leeds United are right in the thick of it. According to French outlet Foot Sur 7, Leeds are eyeing a summer swoop for 21-year-old Wilson Samake, a promising striker currently on the books at Stade Rennais. But the Whites won’t have it all their own way, with Premier League rivals Bournemouth also in the hunt for the Malian youth international. Fresh off their triumphant return to the Premier League after winning the 2024/25 EFL Championship, Leeds are wasting no time reshaping their squad. One area under immediate review: the attack. With Patrick Bamford struggling for consistency and goals drying up at crucial moments, Daniel Farke’s side are searching for new firepower — and Samake has emerged as a prime target. Who is Wilson Samake? Born in Vitry-sur-Seine, France, Samake has been turning heads for several years with his blend of pace, power, and composure in front of goal. Though he’s yet to break into the first-team fold at Stade Rennais, his performances at youth and U23 levels — both for club and for Mali — have caught the attention of scouts across Europe. The [...]
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