Leeds United ruled out striker move
Leeds United are almost certain to sign at least one more striker this summer as part of their transfer strategy. Lukas Nmecha has arrived on a free transfer, but Daniel Farke wants to add more firepower to his squad ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Joel Piroe ably shouldered the responsibility of being the number 9 last season as Leeds won the Championship and earned promotion to the top flight of English football.
However, he had little support behind him throughout the season. Mateo Joseph flattered to deceive after starting the season as the team’s number 9, and Patrick Bamford had another injury-riddled campaign.
Farke is aware that the addition of Nmecha is not nearly enough to keep Leeds in the Premier League, but he is unlikely to reunite with one of his former players at Elland Road next season.
Leeds United will not be signing Josh Sargent
Josh Sargent has been linked with a move to Leeds United, with Daniel Farke believed to be keen to reunite with him at Elland Road.
Norwich City are prepared to sell the forward, and want a deal worth £16m before agreeing to let the 25-year-old striker in the ongoing summer transfer window.
However, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, Sargent is not a target for Leeds this summer as things stand.
Farke admires the forward, but he has had his injury troubles in the past two seasons and scored just twice in the Premier League for Norwich City.
Leeds are not expected to spend a significant sum of money on a striker who has had injury problems, and flattered to deceive in the Premier League.
Leeds can spend their money on better options
Sargent wants to leave Norwich and wants to test himself again in the Premier League after his previous failure with the Canaries.
However, Farke and Leeds will do well to avoid signing a striker who has struggled with injuries and has struggled in the top flight previously.
The Leeds boss is believed to be an admirer of Sargent, but the German is also aware that he cannot gamble money on a striker this summer as it could make or break their season in the Premier League.
The Whites need a more proven goalscorer who can put up the numbers needed to keep Leeds in the Premier League next season.
Sargent has done little to suggest that he is good enough to lead the line in the Premier League.
