A new striker seems to be on the agenda at Leeds this winter.
Several names have already emerged as targets, as Leeds hold talks over Ruben Vargas of Sevilla and also give consideration to Tyrique George at Chelsea.
Another Chelsea forward is also said to be a target, as Leeds keep an eye on Raheem Sterling – who Enzo Maresca has totally banished from his side.
Ayase Ueda has also been linked with a move to Elland Road this winter, but Dutch news outlet 1908 now share a disappointing update for Leeds on this front.
Leeds United told Feyenoord have no fear of losing Ayase Ueda
It was TEAMtalk who claimed that Leeds are tracking the Japan international, who has remarkably scored 18 goals in just 17 Eredivisie appearances so far this season.
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The likes of Joel Piroe and Willy Gnonto are struggling to force their way into Farke's plans.
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However, 1908 state that Feyenoord aren’t worried about losing the €10m (£9m) Ueda in the winter transfer window, not even to Liverpool – who are also said to be keen on the striker after Alexander Isak broke his leg.
The Dutch news outlet explain that Feyenoord will not entertain a sale as they sit second in the Eredivisie, and do not want to dent their hopes of UEFA Champions League qualification.
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A transfer is ultimately described as ‘highly unlikely’ to happen in a final dagger to Leeds.
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Sitting ten points behind Feyenoord in the Eredivisie this season are AZ Alkmaar, who have been significantly helped by the efforts of Troy Parrott.
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The Republic of Ireland international can boast 16 goals in 22 appearances so far this season, in what has been an exceptional campaign.
Leeds are tracking Parrott and he is an option this winter, and crucially, there has been no update like the one on Ueda to dissuade the 49ers from making a move.
A deal certainly seems possible for Leeds, so while a switch to Yorkshire now feels unlikely for Ueda this winter, his fellow Eredivisie poacher could end up making the move himself.
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