Leeds United are aware that they need to bring in a proven goalscorer to give themselves a chance of survival in their first season back in the Premier League, and a large portion of their budget is expected to go towards signing a new number 9 this summer.
The Whites have already signed Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer, and the club have been linked with a move to sign Norwich’s Josh Sargent and Newcastle United’s Callum Wilson. Leeds have also been interested in getting their hands on Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer in the ongoing window.
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However, Leeds are aware that they need to make a bigger splash in the market to bring in a striker who is proven at the Premier League level and can be their starting number 9 for the bulk of the 2025/26 season.
Daniel Farke loves consistency in selections, and he wants a striker who can start most of the games for Leeds and can lead the line by himself in the top flight.
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Leeds United have not abandoned a move for Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz
Rodrigo Muniz scored eight Premier League goals last season but only made the same number of starts in the league for Fulham.
Leeds are interested in taking him to Elland Road and allowing him to become the starting number 9 for the Whites in the Premier League.
Fulham are open to selling him, but are demanding in excess of £50m before agreeing to let the striker leave in the ongoing summer transfer window.
The Whites are keen to bring the price down, and according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, they have not abandoned their interest in signing the striker.
Leeds still believe that a deal can be struck to take Muniz to Elland Road from Craven Cottage in the ongoing summer transfer window.
The Brazilian striker is one of the primary targets for the club, and they are still exploring ways to snare him away from the West London club in the coming weeks.
Rodrigo Muniz will be a great signing for Leeds
Muniz has already proven that he can score goals in the Premier League, but he hasn’t received the opportunities at Fulham that he should have.
Leeds’ pursuit of the forward shows that he is rated by the recruitment team at Elland Road, and they are not ready to give up on the prospect of signing him.
The Brazilian will provide a physical presence for Leeds up front, and could be a real game changer if the Whites manage to strike a deal to take him to Elland Road.
Leeds will have to splash the cash to sign Muniz, as Premier League-proven strikers and goals are always available at a premium.
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