English side Leeds United have stepped up their interest in Ghana international Joseph Paintsil after making their first offer to KRC Genk.

The Championship side have tabled an offer of €10 million for the Ghanaian as they seek to secure his signature this summer.

Leeds’ offer to Genk includes a sell-on clause should the Ghanaian be sold in subsequent years.

The Athletic reports that Genk is yet to respond to the bid from Leeds.

Paintsil has already been involved in a transfer saga this summer after turning down a move to Southampton in a swap deal which would have seen Nigerian Paul Onuachu also make a return to Belgium less than a year after moving to England.

Paintsil is said to be interested in a move to Leeds with personal terms not expected to be a challenge should both clubs agree on a fee.

The former Tema Youth man has a goal and two assists to his name already this season across all competitions.


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