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Leeds 'join Newcastle and Napoli in the race for Strasbourg star Gerzino Nyamsi - as Jesse Marsch's side look to boost their backline with the 6'5" centre back'

Leeds will battle Newcastle and Napoli for Strasbourg star Gerzino Nyamsi, according to reports.

The 6'5" defender impressed for the Ligue 1 side last year, who finished sixth in the French top flight, narrowly missing out on the European qualification spots.

And according to Goal, Jesse Marsch's side are 'above all' considering a move for Nyamsi.

Leeds will reportedly battle Newcastle and Napoli for Strasbourg star Gerzino Nyamsi (left)
The 6'5" centre back Nyamsi was at Rennes when they won the Coupe de France in 2019

The imposing centre back moved to Les Bleu and Blanc last summer from fellow top-tier side Rennes on a four-year contract.

And Nyamsi, 25, impressed in the north-east of France, with Serie A side Napoli said to have made their interest known in the January transfer window.