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Leeds rival Hull for Lazio striker Vedat Muriqi

Leeds United are moving for Lazio striker Vedat Muriqi.

The Kosovo international is available from Lazio and has been linked with a return to Fenerbahce this month.

Hull City, under new owner Acun Ilicali, has also expressed interest.

And it's now emerged Leeds are keen, where manager Marcelo Bielsa has concerns about his centre-forward options.

With Patrick Bamford struggling with his fitness, Bielsa and Leeds chief Victor Orta have spied Muriqi as cut-price cover.

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