Leeds United are among the clubs said to have carried out detailed checks on Swansea City star Žan Vipotnik.
The 24-year-old has hit new heights in the Championship this season, eclipsing the goal tally he delivered in his maiden Swans campaign by a wide margin.
This season, the Slovenia international has weighed in with 20 goals over the course of 39 league appearances.
He was only recently tied down to a new deal running until 2030, although it does not appear to have deterred admirers.
Swansea City's Zan Vipotnik has registered 20 goals in the Championship this season.placeholder image
Swansea City's Zan Vipotnik has registered 20 goals in the Championship this season. | Nick Potts/PA Wire
Leeds United linked with Swansea City star
According to TEAMtalk, the former Bordeaux marksman has attracted interest from a raft of clubs.
Leeds are thought to be among them, with the Whites said to have scouted Vipotnik along with Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Everton, West Ham United and Brentford.
Brighton & Hove Albion are also said to have scouted the frontman extensively and Sporting Lisbon have been linked.
The report has claimed scouts have compared Vipotnik to Viktor Gyökeres, the former Swansea loanee who now plies his trade for Arsenal.
Gyökeres struggled in Wales but saw his career take off at Coventry City before moving on to Sporting Lisbon and Arsenal.
Leeds United’s potential transfer activity
Leeds are currently battling to stay in the Premier League and survival could enable the club to make some ambitious transfer market moves.
They have been linked with an array of forwards, with the frontline seemingly an area they are keen on strengthening.
Leeds United signed Joel Piroe from Swansea City back in 2023.placeholder image
Leeds United signed Joel Piroe from Swansea City back in 2023. | Evan Treacy/PA Wire
The Suriname international fired Leeds into the top flight at the second time of asking but has been a bit-part player this season.
Coincidentally, the capture of Vipotnik would cast further doubt on Piroe’s future at Elland Road.
He has found himself behind summer signings Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha in the pecking order and was the subject of transfer speculation in the winter window.