Daniel Farke crunch talks mooted for Patrick Bamford at Leeds United amid exit speculation
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Paul Robinson has backed Patrick Bamford to score 20-plus goals in the Championship next season if he chooses to stay at the club.
Bamford is reportedly ready to leave the club following their relegation [MailPlus] as Daniel Farke assesses his squad ahead of his high-stakes return to the second division.
The 29-year-old has struggled over the last two seasons with a combination of injuries and poor form stunting his career after an excellent 17-goal haul after Leeds’ Premier League return in 2020/21.
Robinson, however, claims that Leeds do not need to look further than the Englishman if they want a prolific goalscorer and that Bamford would stand head and shoulders above other Championship forwards.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Robinson said: “Patrick has struggled with injuries. He had a fantastic season but then was blighted with injuries. He was never able to recapture the form that he was able to in that fantastic 2020/21 season that he had.
“He can do it, and I think at a Championship level he will stand out against others. Whether he wants to do it, whether it’s his personal desire to do it at Leeds United is another thing.
“There’s a conversation to be had with the manager, but he hasn’t got much time to sort his squad out. I think Patrick Bamford playing for a good Leeds side in the championship will score 20-plus goals and get the team out of that league which I what they need.
“Regardless of if it’s Bamford or not, they’re going to need a seasoned striker. Rutter, the club-record signing, another of Victor Orta’s signings that haven’t exactly set the world on fire, there’s a lot to be decided on his future.
“But for me. I would like to see a fully fit Patrick Bamford play in a good Leeds side in the Championship next year.”
In other Leeds United news, Robinson claims that youngster Leo Hjelde could play a role at Elland Road amid links to Serie A.