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Leeds United are keen on signing Brest left-back Romain Perraud this summer as Marcelo Bielsa chases cover for Ezgjan Alioski... but the club face competition from Lyon to sign the exciting French defender

Leeds United face competition from Lyon for French left-back Romain Perraud.

The 23-year old Brest defender is a target for Leeds this summer and is quickly developing a reputation as one of the best young players in his position.

Perraud, a France U21 international, is an attack minded defender who has scored three goals this season and six assists. However, the boyhood Chelsea fan’s performances have also alerted Lyon who are chasing Champions League qualification and Marseille.

Leeds United are interested in Brest's Romain Perraud (R) but face competition from Lyon
Marcelo Bielsa's side have impressed this season but have looked shaky defensively

Marcelo Bielsa's side have impressed this season but have looked shaky defensively

Leeds want Perraud for their left-back berth as Ezgjan Alioski is out of contract in the summer and talking to Galatasaray.