There is still a chance the Nigerian moves to Elland Road this summer

Leeds United are still in the race for Carpi striker Jerry Mbakogu.

The Championship club had the option to buy the 25-year-old for £3m in June, but that clause has now expired.

1 Mbakogu in action for Carpi

As a result, it was feared by Leeds that a move for the Nigerian was off the cards and he would be staying at Carpi.

But, according to Tutto Mercato, there is still a good chance that Mbakogu will end up at Elland Road this summer.

Leeds are back in talks with Carpi and there is hope that a deal can still be done despite the option-to-buy clause expiring.

Mbakogu is keen on the chance to play in England after spending his whole career in Italy so far.