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Scott Mason

Mon 13 April 2026 13:40, UK

The 49ers Enterprises have an easy decision to make over Haris Tabakovic, who could be signed by Leeds United this summer.

Ahead of the summer window, the Elland Road outfit could be in the market to strengthen in the number nine role.

Other than Dominic Calvert-Lewin, there is a sense that the other options at Daniel Farke’s disposal have not lived up to expectations.

Additionally, the future of Joel Piroe is up in the air, with a likelihood that his time in LS11 is swiftly coming to an end.

Leeds’ transfer links with Tabakovic have emerged over the last couple of weeks, and after learning what Hoffenheim will demand, there should only be one decision made by the 49ers.

Leeds cannot go wrong with £4.3m fee for Haris Tabakovic

Leeds’ sights on the market have begun to sharpen despite uncertainty over their league status.

Any transfer moves will depend on which competition the Whites find themselves in next season, including their pursuit of Tabakovic.

According to RP Online, a German publication that covers Borussia Monchengladbach, Tabakovic will be available for as little as £4.3m.

With the Bosnian currently on loan at Gladbach, the German outfit are battling relegation, putting any chance of a permanent move on hold until there is a confirmed outcome.

The sporting director of the West Germany outfit, Rouven Schroder, confirmed just as much, as the Foals are unable to afford the fee demanded by Hoffenheim.

However, Leeds, who have significantly more resources, must simply step in, as a £4.3m fee for a solid back-up for Calvert-Lewin should not be turned down.

Tabakovic has superior numbers to Calvert-Lewin, and while he may not be a long-term option, the value on offer is certainly attractive for a forward who has scored 11 goals in the Bundesliga.

Leeds can use funds elsewhere across the squad

In truth, a new centre-forward is not the biggest priority at Elland Road, with Calvert-Lewin, Lukas Nmecha and Noah Okafor all options even in the event of Piroe leaving.

So, if signing a striker is on Farke’s list, then Tabakovic at that fee opens the door for better strengthening elsewhere across the pitch.

A goalkeeper looks likely to be on the agenda with Karl Darlow’s contract expiring and Lucas Perri failing to impress.

James Trafford has emerged as a candidate, and with the Englishman highly rated in the Premier League, he could be costly.

Saving funds on a backup striker may be the shrewdest option for the Whites on the market.