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Leeds sign Augustin on loan from RB Leipzig in statement of Premier League ambition

Leeds have made a statement of their Premier League ambitions with the signing of Jean-Kevin Augustin from Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig.

Augustin, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco, has joined on an initial loan deal with Leeds having the option to purchase at the end of the season.

The 22-year-old former France youth international will provide competition in attack for Patrick Bamford, with Eddie Nketiah’s loan deal cut short by Arsenal earlier this month.

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Bamford has 10 goals in the Championship this season, some way short of Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ollie Watkins at the top of the scoring charts with 18.