The closure of the summer transfer window left a nagging feeling Leeds United have left themselves short in one key area.
Despite completing the free transfer addition of former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and versatile forwards Noah Okafor and Lukas Nmecha, Daniel Farke’s options in the attacking third appear to be short of where the Whites boss would like them to be.
Speaking after Saturday’s late defeat to Fulham, Farke said: “We never just try to park the bus but I can't expect as many end products as in the Championship. We have to play tight games and make sure we score goals from our situations. This will be our approach until at least January, let's see what happens in January. My dream football is possession and play the opponents off the park, you know my reputation as a coach, but I have to adapt to reality and make sure we're rock solid."
That hasn’t always been the way for Leeds and they have had some of the most prolific strikers in the Premier League during the last 30 years - but who are the best strikers to have worn the iconic white shirt during that time?
Part of the Whites squad that competed in the early years of the Premier League, Deane hit double figures in three of his four seasons with the club before departing for Sheffield United in the summer of 1997.
1. Brian Deane
Part of the Whites squad that competed in the early years of the Premier League, Deane hit double figures in three of his four seasons with the club before departing for Sheffield United in the summer of 1997. | Getty Images
The longest serving striker on this list, Bamford made almost 200 appearances during a seven-year spell at Elland Road. Two promotions and over 50 goals provided plenty of high points - and his prolific spell during the early months of the Whites' return to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa will live long in the memory.
2. Patrick Bamford
The longest serving striker on this list, Bamford made almost 200 appearances during a seven-year spell at Elland Road. Two promotions and over 50 goals provided plenty of high points - and his prolific spell during the early months of the Whites' return to the Premier League under Marcelo Bielsa will live long in the memory. | Getty Images
A club record signing, a Spanish international and a player that provided excitement despite a slow start to life at Elland Road. Injuries limited his impact but he still produced some eye-catching moments.
3. Rodrigo Moreno
A club record signing, a Spanish international and a player that provided excitement despite a slow start to life at Elland Road. Injuries limited his impact but he still produced some eye-catching moments. | Getty Images
Injuries hampered Bridges during his time at Elland Road - but there is no questioning his ability when he was in the Whites side. The former Sunderland man scored some incredible goals and always looked a threat.
4. Michael Bridges
Injuries hampered Bridges during his time at Elland Road - but there is no questioning his ability when he was in the Whites side. The former Sunderland man scored some incredible goals and always looked a threat. | Getty Images Photo: Getty
Keane's permanent spell may not have hit the heights of a loan stint at Elland Road - but Keane still showed moments of quality as he took his part in a memorable time for the club.
5. Robbie Keane
Keane's permanent spell may not have hit the heights of a loan stint at Elland Road - but Keane still showed moments of quality as he took his part in a memorable time for the club. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Brunskill
Moving to Manchester United in the aftermath of relegation was never going to be a popular move - but that shouldn't overshadow the excitement Smith's time with his boyhood club provided. The academy product became a big part of the Whites squad after breaking into the first-team setup and progressed into the England ranks.
6. Alan Smith
Moving to Manchester United in the aftermath of relegation was never going to be a popular move - but that shouldn't overshadow the excitement Smith's time with his boyhood club provided. The academy product became a big part of the Whites squad after breaking into the first-team setup and progressed into the England ranks. | Getty Images