Leeds United are in the market for a striker, and the club are assessing several options before making a decisive move to sign someone. The Whites are aware that the recruitment of the number 9 could make or break their season in the Premier League.
With Mateo Joseph set to leave Leeds on loan and Patrick Bamford expected to move on before the end of the window, Leeds are short up front ahead of their big Premier League opener against Everton at Elland Road in little over a week.
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Daniel Farke has been clear about what he wants. He believes without multiple attacking reinforcements, his Leeds United squad cannot be termed Premier League-ready, and feels rather than strengthening, the Whites have weakened their attacking options since earning promotion.
Leeds are in talks to sign Leicester City attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss in the coming days, but the club are yet to settle on the striker they want. With prices soaring, the Whites could be forced to bring in someone on a bargain transfer soon.
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Leeds United are closing in on a deal to sign Inter Milan striker Mehdi Taremi
Inter Milan are keen to sell Mehdi Taremi this summer to make space for the arrival of a new striker before the transfer window closes on September 1st.
The striker has already rejected a move to Brazil, and Leeds have been heavily linked with a move to sign him this summer.
According to Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness, the Whites are now in pole position to secure a deal to sign the Iranian striker in the ongoing window.
Leeds have been in talks with the forward, and have ‘overwhelmed’ competition from other clubs in the race to sign the Inter striker this summer.
Taremi is claimed to be very close to agreeing to join the newly-promoted Premier League side in the coming days.
Leeds could also get a real bargain as Inter are open to letting him go on loan or even a free transfer to ensure he is off their books before the end of the window.
Taremi cannot be the only striker signing
The 33-year-old striker has vast experience of playing in Europe, and has scored eleven times in the Champions League. He could be a really good experienced option in the squad.
However, Leeds cannot hope for a striker who scored three goals for Inter to lead the line in the Premier League next season. The Whites need a better starting number 9 striker.
Taremi would be a solid addition to the squad if it is complemented by Leeds signing a striker of real quality to lead the line from the start next season.
The Iranian as a starter in the Premier League could be termed disastrous recruitment.
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