Leeds United are looking to get all their signings wrapped up in time for the Premier League opener.
A tricky test at Elland Road against Everton awaits on an exciting Monday Night Football for the Premier League returnees.
Daniel Farke has put his foot down on making the difficult decisions, as Mateo Joseph wants to leave Leeds, and the German isn’t standing in his way.
This means more reinforcement will be needed in attack, as Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe seem to be the only available options to Leeds.
Patrick Bamford isn’t in Farke’s plans, and now the Leeds boss can go full steam ahead for a very good striker.
Leeds United door opens as Josh Sargent rejects move
A striker will be key for the 49ers’ master plan in the Premier League, and with Joseph’s departure, experience could be the key.
Leeds want Mehdi Taremi as the 33-year-old could be the perfect short-term solution for Leeds with a relegation battle expected.
On the other hand, Chelsea youngster Marc Guiu could join Leeds, as the hierarchy have options of what route to take.
They could also go with someone Farke knows well, as the door has blown open once again for Josh Sargent to join.
It was reported that the Whites target was nearing a move to the Bundesliga again, as Sargent was joining Wolfsburg.
However, according to PinkUn, the Norwich City striker has ‘rejected’ the chance to join the Bundesliga outfit.
Sargent had the ‘final decision’ in the last 48 hours, with the two clubs in advanced negotiations around a potential £20m package, but the American said no, which gives Leeds the chance to strike.
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Leeds must listen to fans about ‘insane’ Sargent factor
With the deal looking completely off, Farke has the chance to reunite with the striker whom he signed for Norwich, as Sargent knows about scoring goals in the Premier League.
Adding to this, the 25-year-old proved he was a level above the Championship and is destined for a move away from the second tier this summer.
But despite his brilliance, fans spotted a worry about the Wolfsburg deal before it collapsed completely.
Leeds fans thought Sargent’s £21m bid was ‘insane’ in the context of overpaying for a player who has hardly proven his worth at the elite level.
If the 49ers do consider approaching the striker, they must not fall into the same trap of paying around this figure, as the £14m that was previously reported seems like a fair deal.
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