Who is Michael Cuisance? Leeds United set to sign Bayern midfield gem for €20 million

Newly-promoted Premier League side Leeds United have made quite impression this season by winning two of ir opening three games of season. Whites made big-name signings this summer, including Rodrigo from Valencia and Diego Llorente from Real Sociedad, but might t be finished with ir transfer business just yet. Reports have linked Bayern Munich midfield sensation Michael Cuisance to Leeds United, with Marcelo Bielsa's side keen on snapping up 21-year-old star. With enigmatic Bielsa looking to seal deal for Cuisance before transfer deadline day, netizens have been keen to kw answers to 'Who is Michael Cuisance?'

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Leeds United transfer news: Who is Michael Cuisance?

Michael Cuisance currently plies his trade at Bayern Munich and has been tipped for success by manr Hansi Flick. young French midfielder began his senior career with Nancy in 2016 before moving to Borussia Monchengladbach following year. Cuisance n moved to Bayern Munich in summer of 2019 for a transfer fee of around €10 million (£9m), signing a five-year contract with Bavarians. 

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Cuisance made his debut for Bayern on August 29, 2019, replacing Thiago Alcantara in a 6-1 win over Mainz. Due to availability of star quality midfielders at Bayern's disposal, Cuisance mand to make only nine appearances for Bayern last season, scoring one and assisting one, as Hansi Flick's side won treble of Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal Cup and Champions League. midfield gem also came on as a substitute in Bayern's 8-0 win over Schalke on Matchday 1 of new Bundesliga season. 

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Leeds United transfer news: Michael Cuisance to Leeds United? 

Marcelo Bielsa's side are in hunt for a new midfielder this summer and according to reports from L’Equipe, Leeds United are 'close' to signing Michael Cuisance before transfer window shuts on October 5. Cuisance is rated highly by Hansi Flick but lack of regular football at Bayern has forced youngster to ponder a move away from German club. Reports claim that Leeds are w in advanced talks with Bayern over signing Cuisance, with player agreeing on personal terms and a five-year contract with Premier League outfit. 

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Cuisance, who has represented French youth national team at various levels, will cost Leeds United around €20 million (£18m). However, it's a bit strange that Bayern are opting to sell Cuisance despite losing Thiago Alcantara and Philippe Coutinho this summer. 

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