Leeds United are accelerating their efforts to bring in more reinforcements as Daniel Farke prepares his team to face Everton at home in their Premier League opener in less than two weeks. He has made it clear that without new signings in the forward line, the squad can’t be termed Premier League-ready.
The Whites are working towards bringing in more attacking signings in the coming weeks after deepening their defensive and midfield resources early in the transfer window. The focus is on adding a starting number 9 and a versatile attacking midfielder to their squad this summer.
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Leeds are focused on adding a striker to their squad as part of their transfer plans, and Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss has been identified as the top attacking midfield target, with the Whites leading the race to sign him this summer.
However, Leeds sporting director Adam Underwood is considering pulling a rabbit out of his hat by making a stunning move to sign an England international on a free transfer in the ongoing window.
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Leeds are termed a potential destination for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Alexa Oxlade-Chamberlain has struggled at Besiktas and are likely to leave the club in the ongoing transfer window on a free transfer.
He is in talks with the Turkish giants to terminate his contract, and is keen to move on from his Turkish adventure in the coming weeks.
According to the Sun, Leeds are among the clubs who are considering snapping up the former Arsenal and Liverpool star in the ongoing transfer window.
The 31-year-old being potentially available on a free transfer makes him an attractive candidate for clubs looking for players with Premier League experience.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is also keen to return to England and is eyeing a move to a club in the Premier League this summer.
The England international is vastly experienced and was part of a Premier League and Champions League-winning squad at Liverpool.
He also has four FA Cup winners’ medals in his list of achievements.
Oxlade-Chamberlain could provide good cover in multiple positions for Leeds
It is clear his best days are behind him, but the 31-year-old could still do a job for a team in the Premier League as part of their squad.
Daniel Farke has been keen to add more Premier League experience to his squad, and signing Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer could be a good deal.
The 31-year-old is a versatile player who started his career as a winger, but also played in midfield and full-back during his time in England.
Leeds need cover in certain areas of the squad, and Oxlade-Chamberlain is one player who could provide that for multiple positions.
It remains to be seen whether the Whites decide to take a gamble on him in the coming weeks.
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