Leeds United are still pushing hard in the January transfer window with only a day remaining, as they aim to add further reinforcements before the deadline.
Despite operating under tight financial restrictions, the Whites have already boosted their attacking options by bringing in Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton, a move he turned down last summer.
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Attention has now turned to potential striker additions, with Leeds understood to be ramping up talks for Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen after his expected switch to Crystal Palace began to unravel following key developments last week.
Palace are apparently still trying to sign him. However, Leeds have not gone away as a key update emerges ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
Leeds United make final decision on Jorgen Strand Larsen
Leeds have never played down their interest in the Wolves striker, who is keen on a move to Elland Road in the winter transfer window.
However, the Whites were happy to walk away when Palace reached an agreement over a deal worth up to £50m with Wolves for the potential signing of Strand Larsen.
The deal is currently off the table, but it has not changed Leeds’ stance on their plans for the Norwegian striker.
According to The Athletic’s Beren Cross, Leeds are not ready to pay a penny more than the initial £40m asking price set by Wolves for Strand Larsen.
Leeds’ offer for the Norwegian is still on the table, and they are waiting to see whether Palace will accept the bid before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
The Whites are in no mood to improve the offer and are prepared to miss out on Strand Larsen if Wolves do not agree to sell him at that price.
It remains to be seen whether Palace buckle under pressure as the clock ticks down on the winter transfer window.
Leeds have a big decision to make
Strand Larsen is certainly the striker Leeds want despite getting linked with a move for ex-Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran ahead of Monday’s deadline.
However, Leeds have a big decision to make on whether to shift their focus if Wolves continue to hold their fort and refuse to compromise on their demands.
The Whites do have somewhere around £40m to spend in the last 24 hours of the window, and Daniel Farke has indicated that he wants a new goalkeeper.
If Strand Larsen remains elusive on deadline, the Whites have every reason to shift their focus to bringing in a new goalkeeper, which is increasingly becoming a priority at Elland Road.