Leeds make approach to sign new Ollie Watkins who’s ‘one of the best strikers’ in his league
Leeds United are keen to upgrade their attack this summer before the transfer window closes.
Daniel Farke has worked hard to improve his squad so far this summer, with Noah Okafor becoming Leeds’ ninth signing this summer on Thursday.
However, the Peacocks are still keen to add a striker despite the addition of Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Now, Farke may have found his man with just days left of the transfer window.
Leeds United make enquiry for Ermedin Demirovic
Leeds have been linked with a move for Ermedin Demirovic this week.
The Stuttgart striker impressed during his first season at the German club, netting 17 goals in all competitions as they won the DFB-Pokal.
Even before his move to Stuttgart, the Bosnia and Herzegovina international made a name for himself at Augsburg as their captain.
- Demirovic netted 15 Bundesliga goals last season
- The striker also lifted the DFB-Pokal with Stuttgart
- Demirovic is a Bosnia and Herzegovina international with 34 caps
An article from the Bundesliga on 16 July 2024 compared the striker to Ollie Watkins due to his ability to play on the shoulder of the last defender and how well he links up with his teammates.
Stuttgart managing director Fabian Wohlgemuth was also quoted saying that Demirovic is “among the Bundesliga’s top strikers”.
Reports suggest Demirovic is set to cost Leeds around £35million if they are to sign the 27-year-old late in the window.
Now, Florian Plettenberg has confirmed via X on 21 August that Leeds and Nottingham Forest have made an enquiry for the striker.
Ermedin Demirovic vs Ollie Watkins
There is no doubt that if Leeds secure the signing of Demirovic, it will be a massive coup for the West Yorkshire club.
According to Fbref on 21 August, the striker has many similar stats to Watkins, especially in front of goal.
| Stats per 90 minutes over last 365 days | Ermedin Demirovic | Ollie Watkins |
| Non-penalty goals | 0.64 | 0.41 |
| Shots | 3.34 | 2.71 |
| Assists | 0.04 | 0.33 |
| Expected assists | 0.09 | 0.16 |
| Passing completion | 71.3% | 72.3% |
| Touches in attacking box | 6.25 | 5.69 |
| Progessive passes recieved | 5.73 | 5.96 |
Therefore, the signing of Demirovic could well prove to be the difference between relegation and survival.
Now, all that is left for Leeds is to make sure they get the signing over the line before Nottingham Forest pounces.
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