African Football News mentioned in a recent report that Leeds United are facing stiff competition for Utrecht defender Sufian El Karuani. The Whites are said to be competing with West Ham United, Fenerbahce, Besiktas, Wolfsburg and Porto in the race to sign the Moroccan talent next summer.
Caruani’s outstanding performance in Dutch football
So far this season, Caruani has performed very well on the left side of Utrecht’s defense. The 25-year-old has played 38 games for the Dutch club this season, scoring three goals and providing 16 assists.
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The Moroccan prodigy is currently one of the most productive full-backs in European football. Therefore, it would be best for Leeds United to bring him in this summer.
His current contract at the Dutch club expires at the end of the season, which could give the Whites the chance to sign him for a free later this year.
FREIBURGH, GERMANY – OCTOBER 23: Utrecht’s Souffian El Karouani is tackled by Freiburg’s Philipp Treu during the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League MD3 match between Freiburg and Utrecht at the Wolfswinkel Arena in Freiburg, Germany on October 23, 2025. challenges. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)
Leeds United face stiff competition for El Caruani: is he worth fighting for?
Caruani doesn’t mind making defensive adjustments for his team. He is a great ball carrier with the ball at his feet and has the vision to create some good opportunities for his teammates on the left wing.
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The Moroccan star can deliver venom from distance and can contribute by scoring goals and creating goals for his team. Caruani is primarily a left-back but can also play as a wide player on the left or as a box-to-box midfielder if called upon. However, it remains to be seen whether he can make a smooth transition to Premier League life.
We can expect El Caruani to add more quality and depth to Leeds boss Daniel Farke’s defense. He’s good enough to compete for a regular first-team spot at Elland Road in the coming years.
At 25, El-Caruani is already entering his prime, making him a target worth considering for the Whites later this year. He is well worth fighting for, so Leeds should focus on getting him on a free transfer at the end of the season.