Leeds United legend Gary McAllister believes new signing Toumani Diagouraga is exactly the type of player the Elland Road outfit need to earn promotion to the Premier League.
The 28-year-old combative midfielder was signed by Leeds from rivals Brentford on a contract running until the summer of 2018 earlier this week.
Diagouraga made his debut for Steve Evans’ side in last night’s 1-1 draw against the Bees at Griffin Park, being brought on after an hour.
McAllister, who made over 250 appearances for the Whites during his six-year spell with the club, believes his former side have been re-energised with the investment made by the owner Massimo Cellino.
The 51-year-old feels that the Whites have the ambition to get back into the English Premier League and expressed his excitement at the signing of the 28-year-old Frenchman.
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The former Liverpool midfielder believes Diagouraga is the type of player, who can help Evans’ side earn promotion to the top tier of English football.
Speaking in an interview with the Daily Record, McAllister said: “He’s a talented player and Leeds have been re-energised with some new investment.
“I live in Leeds so I want the club to improve. I was happy to see them get Diagouraga as he’s a top player.
“Leeds are a big club and have the same ambitions to get back to their top division.
“Diagouraga is exactly the type of player they need.”
Leeds currently find themselves in 14th position in the league table, 10 points behind sixth placed Sheffield Wednesday, who occupy the final Championship playoff spot.
