Leeds United are pushing hard to bring in more attacking reinforcements in the final weeks of the transfer window. Manager Daniel Farke has been putting pressure on the club hierarchy to act fast and get the deals over the line as soon as possible.
The Leeds boss has made it clear that his squad are not ready for the long grind of the Premier League, as things stand. He is insistent that his squad options in attack are weaker this season compared to last year in the Championship, and his team need more forwards before the end of the window.
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Leeds are in the market for a striker who can lead the line for them next season, a winger as the replacement for Manor Solomon and a number 10 who will be an upgrade on Brenden Aaronson in the team.
The Whites have been looking at several winger targets since missing out on Igor Paixao last month, and the club are believed to be concentrating their efforts on certain players in the final weeks of the window.
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Serie A clubs are monitoring Leeds United target Dilane Bakwa
Strasbourg winger Dilane Bakwa has been heavily linked with a move away from the French club following an impressive season in Ligue 1.
Leeds United hold a serious interest in him and have been mulling over getting involved in the chase to sign the winger in the ongoing transfer window.
Nottingham Forest have had two bids rejected, the latest one being an offer of around £26m and more clubs are interested in signing him.
According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, a few clubs in Italy have also been monitoring the winger in the ongoing transfer window.
Strasbourg are prepared to sell the player, but are holding out for a deal worth more than £30m before agreeing to let him go this summer.
Leeds need a winger, and Bakwa is a top target. The price the French club are seeking is around the money Leeds were ready to pay for Paixao last month.
Leeds have other targets on their table
Farke has regularly name-checked Solomon as the player Leeds need to replace before the end of the window, and the winger could still return to Elland Road.
However, Leeds are considering a few targets, and the club need to be careful about the money they spend on a winger as they still need a striker and a number 10.
Leeds were prepared to pay the big money for Paixao because the club believed he would have been a game-changer. It is unclear whether they feel Bakwa is that kind of a player.
The Whites also have their eyes on Liverpool winger Ben Doak, who is available for a fee of £20m this summer.
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