Leeds United are ready to pull the plug on their proposed deal for Bamba Dieng.
The move is on the verge of collapse after Nice made a last-ditch bid to sign him.
The 22-year-old is in a private jet terminal with his plane on standby after Nice made their move to stop him going to England.
Bamba Dieng's move to Leeds was on the verge of collapse early on Thursday evening
He was deciding whether to stay in France or take a flight to Leeds with time against him but the Elland Road club are now looking at alternatives.