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Leeds agree deal to sign Japanese midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi

Related Topics: Yosuke Ideguchi, Japan, Gamba Osaka

Thomas Christiansen has completed his first January signing for Leeds United.

The Championship outfit have agreed on a deal to sign the highly rated Japanese midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi from Gamba Osaka.

According to the reliable Phil Hay from Yorkshire Evening Post, the Whites will be paying Gamba Osaka a sum of £500k including add-ons for the player.

Leeds United have agreed to sign Japan international midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi from Gamba Osaka. Will join in January for a deal worth £500k including add-ons. #lufc

— Phil Hay (@PhilHayYEP) December 11, 2017

As per the report from Hay, the newly signed midfielder won’t be eligible for a work permit under the FA rules right now.