'They lied about it' – Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi opens up on talk of moving to Leeds United to replace Junior Firpo

Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has responded to speculation he is set to join Leeds United as a replacement for Junior Firpo.

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• Leeds tipped to sign Sanusi
• Defender hits out at lies
• Dismisses talk of transfer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Leeds have been linked with a summer move for Sanusi and were said to be ready to offer the full-back a deal until 2029. Daniel Farke's side are hoping to secure promotion to the Premier League this season and may need to replace Junior Firpo as his contract expires at the end of the current campaign.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Sanusi has struggled for game time at Porto this season as he works his way back from a long spell out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. However, the defender does appear keen to stay at Porto and has dismissed talk of a summer move to the Championship side.

• WHAT SANUSI SAID

  Sanusi told allnigeriasoccer.com: "I am not in contact with Leeds United or any team right now. I am not negotiating with Leeds United and I have not been offered a four-year contract. They lied about it."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS

  Leeds will continue their push for promotion to the Premier League on Saturday against Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.