Reliable journalist provides exciting update on reported Leeds pursuit of international attacker

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11 Jul 2017, 7:14 am

By Harry Sykes

Leeds reported pursuit of Macedonian international Ezgjan Alioski has received a boost after his club confirmed he would be sold to an English club.

Phil Hay, the chief football writer for the Yorkshire Evening Post, tweeted a statement from FC Lugano which said Sunday was "probably one of Alioski's last training sessions" before his "sale to an English club".

This from Lugano's official site says Sunday was "probably one of Alioski's last training sessions" before his "sale to an English club" pic.twitter.com/YsgQIGaT2A
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 11, 2017

Lugano have a friendly against AC Milan tonight. Alioski didn't play in their 2-0 win over Chiasso on Friday. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 11, 2017

These tweets come on the back of a tweet from Radio Yorkshire commentator Joe Rawson, who said that Alioski was a target for Leeds and that Champions League regulars Basel were also interested.

And a tweet from Phil Hay that said that Leeds were fighting very hard for Alioski and that a deal was "very possible".

Ezgjan Alioski - been on the radar for a while but Leeds now fighting hard to win that one. Very possible. #lufc
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 8, 2017

If the statement from FC Lugano is true, it could mean yet another exciting deal for new Leeds manager Thomas Christiansen.

Alioski scored 17 goals across all competitions last season, and supplied a further 14 assists in 36 appearances.

Alioski, 25, has 13 caps for Macedonia and has scored one international goal.

Leeds have already made six signings, with Samuel Saiz, Mateusz Klich, Felix Wiedwald, Vurnon Anita, Pontus Jansson and Hadi Sacko all signing for the Elland Road club.

They are also close to a deal for Chievo striker Caleb Ekuban, who is due to undergo a medical in the next 48 hours, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

In other Leeds transfer news, the Whites confirmed that this goalkeeper has signed a three-year deal.

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