Joel Piroe decides on Leeds future as Leicester eye up down-to-the-wire signing
Joel Piroe has decided to stay at Leeds United for the rest of the season despite heavy interest from elsewhere.
Piroe has been linked with a Leeds exit throughout the January transfer window, as he struggled for game time under Daniel Farke.
The Suriname international has remained adamant that he wants to fight for his place at Elland Road, but there was talk that he would be sold to make room for the incoming of Jorgen Strand Larsen.
However, with Strand Larsen now set to join Crystal Palace, Piroe has rejected more than five clubs in order to remain with the Whites.
Joel Piroe rejects Leicester City move
Piroe has been restricted to just 10 minutes of Premier League football since the start of January, and he is well down the pecking order at Leeds.
The 26-year-old won the Championship Golden Boot last season and has been given multiple chances to move back down to the second tier in the winter window.
According to Dutch journalist Joost Blaauwhof, Middlesbrough, Leicester City and Ipswich Town held concrete interest in Piroe, but he has turned down all three sides.
The forward has also been linked with Celtic and Rangers, but once again, he decided to fight for his place at Leeds rather than accept a switch to the Scottish Premiership.
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Who could Leeds sign before the transfer deadline?
With Piroe now expected to stay at Elland Road, at least until the end of the season, Leeds can turn their attention to any incomings.
Despite their disappointing 4-0 defeat to Arsenal last Saturday, Farke’s side remain six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone and in a great position to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.
However, Leeds are unlikely to make any more signings before the transfer window slams shut.
It means that Farke will be forced to utilise what he already has in order to keep the Whites in the top-flight.
Leeds are close to their PSR (profit and sustainability rules) limit, so have very little money available to make any signings.
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