Saturday afternoon saw Daniel Farke introduce all five of his new Leeds United signings to supporters as The Whites drew 0-0 with Manchester United at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm.
Farke handed starts to his first two signings. Jaka Bijol partnered Joe Rodon in the middle of the defence while Lukas Nmecha was handed a start up front, with Patrick Bamford told he is not in Farke’s plans.
Leeds are also holding an auction for Mateo Joseph with Celta Vigo interested. Leeds are in the market for a new striker to compete with Nmecha and Joel Piroe as Bamford and Joseph are expected to leave.
At half-time, Sean Longstaff, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Sebastiaan Bornauw all came on. Tony Dorigo was on co-commentary duty for LUTV and he noticed something about one of the new Leeds signings.
Tony Dorigo shares what he noticed about Lukas Nmecha
Many free agents have been linked with Leeds but only Nmecha has come in on a free transfer, with the Germany star’s contract expiring at Wolfsburg. He is expected to provide back-up to whoever is signed.
But on Saturday, he started in a front three that included the returning Jack Harrison and Willy Gnonto. Speaking to LUTV, Leeds legend Dorigo shared what he noticed about Nmecha’s movement off the ball.
“Looking at Nmecha, his movement off the ball. Movement is really important, understanding teammates. Making a run to feet, not getting it again, it’s these things they need to work on, improve relationships.”
Who are Leeds most likely to sign up front ahead of Nmecha?
When Leeds announced the signing of Nmecha, Leeds made it clear they were planning to sign a starting striker. As things stand, the most obvious target is Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz, but the Brazilian is expensive.
Leeds made a £32m bid for Muniz but it was rejected, with Fulham said to want a whopping £50m for the striker. Italian media also say Leeds have seen a £21.7m bid rejected for Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic.
But interest from a Leeds end on these shores in Krstovic has been denied. Muniz remains the one Leeds want to bring in but a deal is complex and pricey, and it would be no surprise to see a new name emerge.
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