Leeds United will be aiming to make a squad fit for the Premier League and to do that they need experience.
The 49ers will be changing Leeds’ transfer approach this summer in the hope of replicating the success of Liverpool and Man City.
Ambitious, but if pulled off, the ownership will be lauded around Leeds.
But first, they need to find the right targets to stay in the big time, and experience is key in a relegation battle.
It’s said that Premier League targets will be the focal point, and one name being mooted could be perfect for Daniel Farke.
Leeds United pushing for West Ham’s Tomas Soucek this summer
The ideal candidate for a relegation battle is someone who can pop up in the big moments, and there might not be anyone else better available than Tomas Soucek.
West Ham’s Czech box-crasher is likely to leave the club this window, and Leeds are after Soucek.
Well, a new update from journalist Sebastien Vidal states that Farke and co are ‘pushing’ to make this deal happen this summer.
With this considered, the Whites faithful have weighed in on signing the 30-year-old, and he’s got glowing reviews.
@Lufcburny has said: “Yes we should be all over this, especially if we can get him on a sensible wage.”
@Malcolm54729996 agreed, saying: “Great signing. We don’t score enough from set pieces.”
@melve2010 claimed: “Premier experience is needed this time around. So 100% yes.”
“Very very good signing if we can pull it off,” @Robertkas88 said.
@andrewkearns11 made the point of: “Great signing, set pieces gonna be crucial in PL.”
@Stephen_LUFC explained why Soucek would be ideal: “Would be delighted if this came off. We need more steel in midfield, and he is capable of providing that. Would add another threat from set pieces too.”
Farke can make Soucek the ultimate weapon at Leeds
In agreement with the fans, this seems like a no-brainer really.
Wages seem to be the only obstacle to this deal not coming to fruition, as Soucek is exactly what the Whites need if they are going to have any chance of safety.
What the three relegated sides last season lacked was a threat from anywhere.
Soucek alone provides this from set-pieces as West Ham have used him in these areas to a tee.
Next campaign is going to be gritty, and Farke will know every point counts, and Soucek lives for the big moments.
His ability to get into the box and score late on is what is needed, with the Czech proving to be a nightmare in the box for defenders.
With Soucek debating a new West Ham contract, the 49ers need to make sure they keep ‘pushing’ and guarantee the ultimate weapon for next season.
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