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‘Many teams’ in the race to sign Ilias Akhomach from Barcelona, says Leeds chief

Leeds United sporting director Víctor Orta has confirmed his club want to sign Ilias Akhomach from Barcelona but says the Whites are not the only ones.

Ilias was long tipped to make the breakthrough into the first team at the Camp Nou but now seems set to leave after failing to agree a new deal.

Arsenal and AC Milan have also been credited with an interest in the youngster, and Orta says he is in demand ahead of the summer window.

“He is a footballer whose contract ends, and there are many teams in the race to get his services,” he said.