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Leeds United transfer rumours: Michael Olise's value, Whites line up move for Serie A star

Leeds United suffered a minor setback on Saturday evening, as they were beaten by Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Patrick Bamford handed the Whites the lead early on in the capital against his former club, but the Blues fought back against a brave visiting side.

Marcelo Bielsa - despite his team's strong start to the campaign - may be tempted to dive into the January transfer window in order to improve his squad.

With that being said, here we have the latest Leeds transfer stories and rumours.

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Whites target's value

Former Reading defender Matt Mills believes reported Leeds target Michael Olise is worth around £40million.

According to Football Insider, the Whites are interested in the highly-rated 18-year-old, and could make a move when the January window opens in less than a months' time.

Speaking to The Sun, Mills has insisted Olise should be worth up to £40m due to his talent.

“For a player of that age and quality, you’ve got to say he’s worth £30m to £40m now,” the ex-Royals centre-half explained.

Leeds line up Nandez move

Leeds are lining up another move for Cagliari midfielder Nahitan Nandez, according to Argentine news outlet El Intra Sports.

It was reported recently that the Whites had an offer 'sent back' by the Serie A side over the summer, but it looks as if they haven't given up the hope.

The latest reports from South America are claiming that the 24-year-old is still on Bielsa's radar.

Nandez has a reported £32.5m release clause in his current Cagliari contract, but now the Italian side are now open to selling the midfielder for just £18m, the report claims.

Raphinha's Rennes disappointment

Leeds winger Raphinha has revealed his disappointment with how his former club Rennes sanctioned his transfer over the summer.

The Brazilian star moved to Elland Road over the summer for £17m, which was seen as good value for the Whites - and now the 23-year-old has opened up on the move.

“I was focused on playing in the Champions League at Rennes. But, knowing that, out of the blue, they accepted an offer from Leeds, for an amount even less than the purchase, that made me feel devalued,” Raphinha said to ESPN Brazil.

“Today I’m happy at Leeds, they showed me the club’s project, I liked it, I’m an athlete that always wants to win, I was very happy with that.”

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