Leeds United have stepped back from signing Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet. Leeds United walk away from Solet as knee worries trump stellar Serie A formIt seems harsh when you glance at his numbers. The 26-year-old Frenchman was a brick wall in Serie A last term, racking up 35 appearances and starting 34 times. They can range from minor cartilage wear to something that completely strips away player mobility and recovery time. Leeds cannot afford to throw that kind of money at a player whose joints might give out within 12 months.