Azzedine Ounahi has been named on the bench for Angers' home clash against Clermont Foot amid rumours linking him with a move elsewhere.
The Morocco World Cup star has been a target for Leeds United during the January transfer window, although they face stern competition in the shape of Serie A leaders Napoli.
French heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain also considered bringing the 22-year-old to the Parc Des Princes but decided to drop out of the running.
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Owing to the World Cup, Ounahi has not been included in a matchday squad in each of Angers' last four league games, and has not featured for Ligue 1's bottom-placed side since November 5, shortly before the World Cup, in which he played a key role in the African nation's run to the semi-finals.
Leeds have already signed two players this month, with the arrivals of Max Wober and Georginio Rutter from Red Bull Salzburg and Hoffenheim respectively.
And according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Ounahi is set to become Jesse Marsch's next focus with the club deciding 'how to proceed', after the Whites sealed a deal to sign Rutter on Saturday.
Romano tweeted: "After Georginio Rutter deal, Leeds will decide how to proceed on Azzedine Ounahi deal as initial talks took place days ago with player side and Angers
"There are many clubs interested in Ounahi, including Napoli which offered €15m days ago. PSG will not sign him."
Rutter was stood down from the Hoffenheim squad for a friendly match on Monday, before going on to complete his Elland Road switch on Saturday evening.
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