Leeds set to sign Bundesliga speed merchant in final hours of deadline day

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2 Sep 2026 • 2:45 AM MYT
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Leeds set to sign Bundesliga speed merchant in final hours of deadline day

  • Leeds United have agreed to sign winger Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.
  • Bahoya had previously been linked with Hull City and Sunderland, but now looks set to move to Leeds on deadline day.
  • The proposed move will see Bahoya join on an initial loan deal with an option to buy.
  • The France Under-21 international has previously been described as the Bundesliga’s fastest player, and has scored seven goals in 78 appearances for Frankfurt.
  • Bahoya’s arrival is set to allow Wilfried Gnonto to return to Italy to join Fiorentina on loan.

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