Championship sides Leeds United and Middlesbrough were reportedly interested in signing Southampton flop Mohamed Elyounoussi on loan this summer, but his wages put an end to any potential move.
Elyounoussi, 25, joined the Saints from Swiss side FC Basel last summer for £16m, but struggled to cement a place in the team, making sixteen Premier League appearances in 2018/19, failing to register a single goal or assist.
TV2 report that Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa wanted to sign the Norwegian winger on loan this summer, but the Whites were unable to afford his wages.
It is also mentioned in the same report that fellow Championship side Middlesbrough tried to sign Elyounoussi on deadline day but they too, couldn't afford his wages.