Leeds United continue to suffer in front of goal this season, Saturday’s result against Fulham was the third game they failed to score in. The Whites have just two goals in five games in all competitions this season.
Saturday saw Daniel Farke try something new by starting Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor and Brenden Aaronson as a trio. Okafor was the only bright spot in the game, as Aaronson failed to have an impact. Calvert-Lewin missed a big chance and failed to contribute anything meaningful for the rest of his time on the pitch.
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Fulham eventually won the game via an own goal in added time, as Gabriel Gudmundsson headed the ball into his own net.
Leeds have more questions than answers heading into their next league game with Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dan James remains a doubt after picking up a knock over the weekend.
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Club CEO confirms plans for talks with Leeds United target
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A Leeds target could be available from January according to reports. Anderlecht’s CEO Tim Borguet said that the club will open talks over a deal for Stroeykens, but says he might not sign.
“Yari and Mario are both in different situations. A transfer is often the result of the right moment and the right club. Mario has been struggling with injuries. We’ll have a meeting with him soon, Yari as well.” he said speaking to VoetbalKrant.
“It’s a matter of seeing how they view their future and whether we can align that with our vision,” Borguet continued on Anderlecht’s two contract rebels. “Extending their contracts? That’s one of the possibilities.”
Whites could do with firepower in January
Per the Anderlecht CEOs words, the club could sell the attacker for a cut-price cost in January. He is a free agent in the summer, but if the situation at Elland Road continues to worsen towards the new year, the club could be forced into a move. Stroeykens is a dynamic attacker who can play in a variety of roles in attack, and the Whites are desperately in need of a player who can come into the team and change their fortunes quickly.
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