Who is Dilane Bakwa? Get to know the exciting winger Leeds United want after Igor Paixao miss

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Dilane Bakwa is an exciting footballer being linked with a move to Leeds United in the summer transfer window.

Leeds United have enjoyed a strong transfer window ahead of their return to the Premier League, even if the Opta supercomputer still predicts them to be relegated.

Daniel Farke has improved his squad with seven new signings, fixing key problems in goal, defence and centre midfield.

However, Farke remains concerned about Leeds’ quality in attack following the 1-1 draw with Villarreal and wants to strengthen his arsenal of forwards before deadline day.

Dilane Bakwa is one potential new recruit, and here’s what you need to know about the exciting Strasbourg forward.

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Dilane Bakwa to Leeds United transfer news

Farke is desperate to add attacking reinforcements to his squad and wants to bring in a winger as well as a striker and playmaker.

Igor Paixao was the top target but, unfortunately, Leeds missed out on him to Marseille.

Bakwa emerged as a possible target in late July but interest has now picked up after Paixao headed to France.

Beren Cross named Bakwa as one of four players Leeds could still sign this summer.

Bakwa would be a good alternative to Paixao as he also has good goal contribution numbers and would bring something new to the squad, as he is a left-footed winger.

What position does Bakwa play?

Farke has been keen to bring in versatile players to give him more tactical flexibility and Bakwa continues the trend.

The Frenchman is primarily a right-winger, which would see him compete with Dan James for a spot, but he is versatile enough to play across the front line.

Bakwa has also played on the left wing, creative midfield and as a striker for Strasbourg.

How tall is Dilane Bakwa?

Bakwa stands at 5’10” tall, allowing him to be rapid down the flanks but still have enough strength to hold off defenders.

Farke has been increasing the height of his side with several 6’2″+ signings but Bakwa remains tall for his position.

Dilane Bakwa age

Bakwa was born in Creteil, France, on August 26, 2002 and will soon turn 23 years of age.

Though Leeds have been signing players in the 26-28 age bracket this summer, breaking the mould to sign an exciting, young forward would make a lot of sense.

Dilane Bakwa salary

SalarySport claims that Bakwa earns just £17,000 a week at Strasbourg, which equals £884,000 a year.

For a footballer, that isn’t the highest wage in the modern game, so Leeds would be able to offer him a significant pay rise without breaking their own wage structure.

Dilane Bakwa career stats

Bakwa’s career stats for club and country so far in his young career.

Dilane Bakwa social media

Bakwa has an official Instagram account, @d.bakwa, with over 40k followers, a figure that would certainly increase if he arrived at Elland Road.

He does not appear to have a public X, formerly Twitter, account.