NADIEM AMIRI has rejected a move to Leeds after being given a tour of the city.
The German midfielder had been expected to complete a £5million move from Leverkusen after flying into England on a private jet.
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Amiri was shown around the city and the club’s training ground with his family after arriving in Leeds.
However, he has now pulled out of the deal, according to German outlet Kicker.
His decision comes after he had agreed terms on a four-year deal at Elland Road, the report adds.
Leeds have since denied that Amiri rejected them and that they cancelled the deal instead.
The Daily Mail report that the Whites pulled the plug due to Amiri’s demands.
It is even claimed that the player had to pay for his own travel back to Germany after the transfer fell through.
A move for fellow target Joseph Paintsil has also reportedly stalled, with former club Tema Youth demanding a cut of any deal involving the Genk winger.
Amiri is into the final year of his contract with Leverkusen and had appeared an exciting coup before his move to Leeds collapsed.
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The 26-year-old, who has won five caps for Germany, has played just one minute for Leverkusen so far this season.
As for Leeds, Daniel Farke’s side are 13th in the Championship after picking up their first win at the weekend.
They were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by League Two Salford on Tuesday, though.
Championship clubs have until 11pm on Friday to conclude their transfer business.
