Leeds United are desperate to add a starting number 9 to their squad as soon as possible, and could try to sign one more forward on loan as a back-up option. Daniel Farke has made it clear that there are serious gaps in the squad in the final third, and the club need to bring in more bodies before the end of the window.
Lukas Nemcha arrived early in the transfer window on a free transfer after his contract at Wolfsburg expired, but since then, Leeds’ transfer efforts have been concentrated on adding defensive and midfield depth and strengthening the squad. The Whites are now looking to bring in more attackers in the final four weeks of the transfer window.
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Farke would prefer to sign a striker with Premier League experience, and Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz is their top target. However, Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Tottenham and clubs in Saudi Arabia are also interested in the Brazilian striker.
Everton striker Beto has also emerged as an option for Leeds, and the Whites are also considering forwards in European leagues, with Rennes’ Arnaud Kalimuendo said to be on their transfer radar this summer.
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Real Madrid’s decision boosts the Leeds United pursuit of Gonzalo Garcia
A product of the Real Madrid academy, Gonzalo Garcia provided a glimpse of his talent in the Club World Cup this summer, where he scored four goals in six appearances, including against Juventus and Borussia Dortmund.
Real Madrid have been pondering what to do about the 21-year-old striker next season amid interest from several clubs across Europe.
Leeds have been keeping tabs on him, and even Sunderland were interested, but they won’t sign him after snapping up Marc Guiu on loan from Chelsea.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid have decided to loan the striker out in the ongoing transfer window.
The club have finalised that it is best for his development if he gets regular game time at another club next season.
Leeds are in the mix for him, and are pushing to sign Garcia on loan in the ongoing transfer window, but he has suitors in Spain as well.
Valencia are angling to sign the striker on loan, but a final decision on his next club has not been made yet.
Gonzalo Garcia is likely to be a squad option at Leeds
The 21-year-old is a talented young striker, but he is still not ready to lead the line for a club in the Premier League next season.
If Leeds are serious about signing him on loan, he is not likely to be a starting number 9, but more of a bench option for Farke in the Premier League.
With Patrick Bamford and Mateo Joseph expected to leave, Leeds are light on strikers, and they could need to sign two before the end of the window.
The main striker target is likely to cost more money and is likely to come from the Premier League. Garcia would be a solid addition for the squad.
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