Leeds United handed transfer boost in Viktor Gyokeres pursuit as Coventry City ace wants to try ‘something new’
Leeds United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Coventry City ace Viktor Gyokeres as he wants to try “something new.”
The Whites are among several English clubs chasing the 25-year-old this summer, according to the Record [03 June, page 12].
The report claims that Leeds are joined by Everton, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United in this pursuit, as well as Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon.
When asked if he wants to move, Gyokeres told outlet fotbollskanalen: “I have been there (Coventry) and had two good seasons and feel like trying something new now.
“I hope it can be resolved.”
Big ask
Given the current situation at Leeds and the interest in Gyokeres from other clubs, it will be a big ask for the Whites to win the race for his signature this summer.
He would be a superb signing for Leeds, and would undoubtedly be a key player in their fight for immediate promotion to the Premier League, with the West Yorkshire outfit crying out for a forward with his ability.
But that ability is exactly why other clubs are circling, with many of his potential suitors currently offering a more exciting proposal given how they are playing in the Premier League.
Moreover, the Whites do not have a director of football in place, meaning they are already behind the pack in the ongoing battle for the signature of the Swedish star.
With 21 goals from his 46 Championship matches this season, Gyokeres is currently on top of the world, and will definitely have his pick of various top clubs in the coming months.
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