Leeds United’s potential new signing was the best in Europe at one thing last season, trumps Erling Haaland

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The 49ers are beginning to make moves in this transfer window, with Leeds United fans eagerly anticipating arrivals.

Leeds have had a plethora of names already linked with a move to Elland Road this summer.

It comes as no surprise, but with Leeds at one point looking at £150m to spend, it sums up what could be a busy window.

Despite this claim, finance expert Kieran Maguire made it clear that Leeds would only have a £100m budget.

However, this will still be enough to make a major signing who put Erling Haaland to shame.

Leeds United target Rodrigo Muniz trumped Erling Haaland in one thing

A name just now appearing on the radar of Daniel Farke’s plans is Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz.

Despite the Brazilian being a solid target to go for, Fulham are after £50m for Muniz’s signature.

The figure at hand doesn’t exactly seem sustainable for what Leeds are trying to do this season, even if the 24-year-old has had a good few seasons in the Premier League.

Well, what Muniz did last season might just tempt the 49ers with the ambitious figure from the Cottagers.

The Brazilian is clearly good with the minimal chances he gets, as Muniz had the highest xG per 100 touches in the top seven leagues, which topped the likes of Haaland and Moise Kean, according to DataMB.

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How Muniz compares with Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford

Leeds’ main striker is Joel Piroe, that is a known fact, but the Dutchman has never played top-flight football before.

This opens a comparison for Patrick Bamford, who had a strong tenure in the Premier League, and it looks as if he’s sticking around for the next campaign.

Bamford wants an England call-up, which suggests he’s not going to mess about next season, and if Muniz signs, it makes for an interesting comparison.

Bamford needs to step up so he is nowhere near replicating that season, as Muniz has shown that he can create chances in a team that doesn’t create many, and that will likely be Leeds next season.

Adding to this, Alan Shearer said Muniz is ‘horrible’ to play, as Farke could prefer the striker’s energy when it’s needed most.