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Said Benrahma to Leeds United: Brentford's replacement, £25m offer prepared, AC Milan interest

Leeds United are looking to bolster their side ahead of their first season in the Premier League since 2004, with business already underway.

Marcelo Bielsa has worked wonders at Elland Road to lead the Whites back to the top-flight, particularly after the heartbreaking end to his first season at the club.

The Argentine has already added a number of names to his squad but is looking to continue his transfer business before the season starts in September.

One marquee name attracting the interest of the Whites is Brentford's Said Benrahma, who is expected to leave the club following their failure to clinch promotion to the Premier League.

Defenders linked with a Leeds United transfer

However, the battle for the Algerian is fierce and there could be plenty of twists and turns in the hunt. With that in mind, here is the very latest surrounding Benrahma.

Brentford identify replacement

Brentford are looking to sign Nuremberg winger Robin Hack as a replacement for Said Benrahma, ahead of his possible departure from the club.

Sky Sports states the Germany U21 international is a top target to fill Benrahma's void, if he leaves, having scored 10 goals in Germany' second-tier last season.

Brentford face a mass exodus this summer following their playoff final defeat to Fulham and Hack is a top target, with the Bees looking to spend to rejuvenate their squad after player sales.

Leeds bid prepared

Leeds United have been preparing to make a formal bid for Said Benrahma as the hunt for the winger's services heats up ahead of the new season.

The Telegraph states that the Whites have expressed their interest in the Algerian, who has an asking price of around £25m - which would represent a club-record fee for Leeds.

However, the fight for his services is fierce as Crystal Palace and West Ham have been attributed with an interest, as well as the likes of Chelsea.

Milan interest

Said Benrahma is a target for a number of Premier League clubs ahead of the 2020/21 season but interest in his services isn't just presented from British shores.

According to reports cited by Sempre Milan, AC Milan have also expressed an interest in landing the winger's services - and the offer of European football at the San Siro may be difficult to turn down.

The Serie A giants are said to be in the market for a winger and could have an ace up their sleeve in the form of Ismael Bennacer, who is an international teammate of Benrahma's.

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