{"id":25622,"date":"2025-10-25T20:32:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T00:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/report-leeds-are-monitoring-23-year-old-african-powerhouse-ahead-of-january-match\/"},"modified":"2025-10-25T20:32:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T00:32:15","slug":"report-leeds-are-monitoring-23-year-old-african-powerhouse-ahead-of-january-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/report-leeds-are-monitoring-23-year-old-african-powerhouse-ahead-of-january-match\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Leeds are &#8216;monitoring&#8217; 23-year-old African powerhouse ahead of January match"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/report-leeds-are-monitoring-23-year-old-african-powerhouse-ahead-of-january-match\/#Leeds_keen_to_sign_Issoufou_Sissokho\" >Leeds keen to sign Issoufou Sissokho<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/10\/25\/report-leeds-are-monitoring-23-year-old-african-powerhouse-ahead-of-january-match\/#Si_Seokho_would_be_a_solid_choice\" >Si Seokho would be a solid choice.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Farke is keen to add to Leeds&#8217; squad when the January transfer window opens. (Photo by Alex Livesey\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Maccabi Tel Aviv&#8217;s Malian midfielder Issoufou Sissouho.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old midfielder has performed very well with the Israeli national team and could be a great addition for Leeds United. They need more quality and depth in the middle of the park and Sisoho would be a great signing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_keen_to_sign_Issoufou_Sissokho\"><\/span>Leeds keen to sign Issoufou Sissokho<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Pete O&#8217;Rourke told Football Insider:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. He has also played in Champions League qualifying and in the Europa League. So he has a good European pedigree.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously, as you said, people might be surprised that Leeds are in the market for a midfielder, because I think Leeds\u2019 midfielders have been OK this season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey have[Ethan]Ampadu and the summer signings of Anton Stach and Sean Longstaff are definitely making a big impact in midfield.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPerhaps Sisokho is an option presented to Leeds and could be good value for money in that respect, as he still has 18 months left on his contract.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs I said, Leeds are obviously keeping an eye on him, so let\u2019s see if they follow up and increase their interest.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Si_Seokho_would_be_a_solid_choice\"><\/span>Si Seokho would be a solid choice.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5-414x276.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5-630x420.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5-768x512.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5-770x514.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5-900x600.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5-1200x800.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5-1536x1025.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/besiktas-jk-v-maccabi-tel-aviv-fc-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league-phase-md5.jpg.webp 1622w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Besiktas&#8217; Sher N&#8217;Dour runs with the ball under pressure from Maccabi Tel Aviv FC&#8217;s Issouf Sisoho (Photo by David Balogh\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He has the physicality to thrive in English football and could help Leeds United develop. They are looking quite vulnerable defensively and need a reliable defensive midfielder to help tighten up the back. The 23-year-old midfielder will protect the backs and allow more creative players to operate more freely.<\/p>\n<p>The opportunity to join Leeds United would be a very exciting one for the midfielder. It would be a big step up in his career and an opportunity to test himself in the Premier League. A move from Israel to England would be a huge upgrade for the player.<\/p>\n<p>There is no doubt that he has what it takes to do well in English football, and it remains to be seen whether Leeds will be able to sign him in January.<\/p>\n<p>They want to establish themselves as Premier League regulars and will need to fill holes in their squad in January. The season didn&#8217;t start well for them, but they will hope to bounce back strong. Signing a quality player midway through the season could help them get back on track.<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old midfielder will aim to make an immediate impact in the Premier League if the move goes through.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daniel Farke is keen to add to Leeds&#8217; squad when the January transfer window opens. (Photo by Alex Livesey\/Getty Images) Leeds United are reportedly interested in signing Maccabi Tel Aviv&#8217;s Malian midfielder Issoufou Sissouho. The 23-year-old midfielder has performed very well with the Israeli national team and could be a great addition for Leeds United. 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