Leeds United and Crystal Palace have reportedly renewed their interest in Derby County star Patrick Agyemang.
The 25-year-old only arrived on British shores last summer, making the move to Derby County from Charlotte in his native United States.
He has made an impressive adaptation to life in England, registering 10 goals and four assists across his first 30 Championship outings.
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Patrick Agyemang has impressed since his move to Derby County. | Bruce Rollinson/PA Wire
Fresh Patrick Agyemang link
According to Football Insider, the Whites and the Eagles have shown renewed interest in the possiblity of a deal for the USA international.
Both are said to be aware he would not be available on the cheap, with Derby believed to have valuded him around the £20m mark in the winter window.
If Derby miss out on promotion to the Premier League, it does appear plausible the sharks could circle as they so often do.
Potential trouble for Joel Piroe
The signing of another forward in the summer could potentially spell trouble for Joel Piroe.
Last season’s Championship Golden Boot winner has struggled for minutes in the Premier League, finding himself below Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha in the pecking order.
Leeds’ pursuit of Jorgen Strand Larsen before his move from Wolverhampton Wanderers to Palace only intensified doubts over Piroe’s future.
Joel Piroe has tumbled down the pecking order at Leeds United this season.placeholder image
Joel Piroe has tumbled down the pecking order at Leeds United this season. | Danny Lawson/PA Wire
He said: “With Piroe, I think if you look last season, he was clearly our best finisher. You put him in the right areas, he is an amazing finisher, he’s got calmness, but I think the way that we play, it doesn't really ideally suit his characteristics.
“At times, we're starting to go a little bit longer and of course, Calvert-Lewin in the air, that physicality is so important.
“Piroe isn't that type of player, so you can see why, unfortunately, he will not start many games because of the way that we play.”