The Sun’s Alan Nixon has said on his Patreon channel that Leeds United have tabled a bid to sign £15m-rated Swansea striker Joel Piroe – with the Dutch forward strongly linked with a move to Elland Road.
Piroe, 24, has starred since swapping The Netherlands and PSV – for Swansea and Wales. He scored 44 goals in his first two seasons at Swansea, in 92 games. This season, he has two goals in four outings.
Leeds, meanwhile, need a striker. Patrick Bamford and Mateo Joseph remain out injured. Joe Gelhardt and Georginio Rutter are better in different positions. Leeds really need a no.9 and Piroe would be ideal.
The latest report claims that Piroe is the subject of an offer from Leeds. Nixon says that Leeds are willing to spend £15m to sign the Swansea ace, who will see his Swansea deal expire at the end of the season.
Swansea have rebuffed other offers – and while other clubs have walked away, Nixon says Leeds are ‘desperate’ to strike a deal for Piroe. A player described as “outstanding” by Russell Martin last season.
Nixon says Leeds table bid to sign Swansea City striker Piroe
What a signing, if we can get it over the line. A proven Championship goalscorer, one that is still some way away from his prime. Judging by his goals in the second tier – he will score in the Premier League.
Piroe is just what we need and at £15m, he could be a really solid investment for years to come. It is unclear if he is keen to remain in the Championship, but Leeds presents a better shot at promotion.
If Leeds can get a deal done for Piroe, it immediately strengthens our chances of securing an instant return to the Premier League. Hopefully, Nixon’s claims are true and Leeds are willing to spend big.
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