Leeds United win race for Bahoya

WHAT HAPPENED
Leeds United are poised to sign Jean-Matteo Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt after the attacking midfielder chose a move to Elland Road on transfer deadline day. Reports indicate Bahoya has rejected interest from Hull City and has undergone a medical with Leeds.

While the deal has not been formally announced, the club is reportedly completing the remaining paperwork ahead of the deadline.

KEY CONTEXT
Bahoya is a France under-21 international and was regarded as one of the more highly rated young attacking midfielders available late in the window. Hull City had been pursuing him, but the player is understood to have preferred a switch to Leeds.

WHY IT MATTERS
If completed, the transfer would give Leeds another creative option in midfield and signal the club’s intent to strengthen before the window shuts. Securing a young international on deadline day would be a significant late-window addition for the squad.

WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Watch for an official confirmation from Leeds once the paperwork is finalised. The key immediate milestone is completion of the transfer formalities before the summer window closes on September 1, 2026.

KEY FACTS
- Player: Jean-Matteo Bahoya, attacking midfielder currently linked with Eintracht Frankfurt.
- International status: France under-21.
- Rival interest: Hull City had been pursuing the player but was reportedly turned down.
- Medical: Bahoya is reported to have passed a medical with Leeds.
- Deadline: Remaining formalities must be completed before the transfer window closes on September 1, 2026.