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Leeds United could still make a swoop for Sheffield United midfielder Gustavo Hamer despite their interest in Noah Sadiki.<\/strong><\/p>\n Daniel Farke must add depth and quality to his midfield this summer after former loanee Joe Rothwell<\/a> returned to his parent club, Bournemouth, and Josuha Guilavogui left Elland Road at the end of his contract. <\/p>\n The likes of Ao Tanaka and Ilia Gruev thrived in the Championship for Leeds, but the Whites must now ready themselves for next season\u2019s Premier League. <\/p>\n Recent additions such as striker Lukas Nmecha from Wolfsburg<\/a> and defender Jaka Bijol from Udinese demonstrate Farke\u2019s commitment to strengthening his ranks. <\/p>\n While Farke\u2019s men clinched promotion back to the Premier League<\/a>, Sadiki proved his worth by helping Union St Gilloise win the Belgian top-flight title last term. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Hamer has emerged as a Leeds transfer target<\/a> thanks to his strong performances for Sheffield United, even though the Blades lost to Sunderland in May\u2019s Championship playoff final. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n According to The Athletic<\/a> [24 June], the Whites are interested in Sadiki after the DR Congo international helped Union St Gilloise qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n But writing for Leeds Live<\/a> [22 June], Kieran King revealed: \u201cAn alternative to Sadiki is Sheffield United\u2019s Gustavo Hamer.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Whites have been linked with the former Coventry City midfielder for some time, and there was an expectation that he would leave after the Blades failed to secure promotion. <\/p>\n \u201cHowever, new head coach Ruben Selles<\/a> might have other ideas.\u201d<\/p>\n Football Insider verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n Amid the West Yorkshire side\u2019s interest in both Sadiki and Diarra, Farke\u2019s appetite to acquire a new midfielder has been epitomised by Leeds\u2019 desire to sign Habib Diarra<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leeds could sign Hamer this summer<\/p>\n Diarra enjoyed a strong campaign with Strasbourg last season, helping Liam Rosenior\u2019s men finish seventh in French Ligue 1<\/a>, just three points adrift of fourth-place Nice.<\/p>\n The 21-year-old notched a return of four goals and five assists in 30 French top-flight outings last season, establishing himself as an exciting young talent.<\/p>\n Diarra showed his quality when he scored during Senegal\u2019s 3-1 win over England<\/a> at Nottingham Forest\u2019s City Ground on 10 June, while his international exploits demonstrate how ambitious Leeds\u2019 interest in his services is.<\/p>\n But the fact that the Whites have also identified Sadiki and Hamer as transfer targets shows that they are prepared to miss out on the Strasbourg man\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Daniel-Farke-scaled-1-1024x731.jpg\")
Farke is looking to add to his midfield (Credit: Imago)Hamer seen as Sadiki alternative as Leeds eye midfield transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Daniel-Farke-Leeds-2-1024x576.png\")
Farke could sign Sadiki or Hamer (Credit Imago)Farke set to end Habib Diarra pursuit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Gustavo Hamer stats<\/td>\n Championship 2024\/25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Appearances<\/td>\n 41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n