Leeds United ‘finalise top striker target’ amid Josh Sargent twist
Leeds United are keen on signing a striker in the coming weeks and have been linked with Norwich City ace Josh Sargent.
Despite Lukas Nmecha already joining Leeds, they are still keen on another attacker to be a first-team regular.
The former Manchester City forward is viewed as a backup option at Elland Road and is unlikely to start week in and week out.
Sargent is not the top target for Leeds United
According to Football League World (27 June), the Norwich ace is not the “top target” for the Whites this summer.
While Leeds remain interested in Sargent, he is not high up on the priority list.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 133 | 48 | 12 |
| Werder Bremen | 83 | 15 | 9 |
Burnley, who also got promoted to the Premier League, have entered the race for the United States international.
Scott Parker is understood to be a fan of the 25-year-old as he aims to avoid relegation next season.
Given the growing interest in his services, the Canaries will find it hard to retain his services this summer.
Daniel Farke needs a striker better than Sargent to avoid relegation
Daniel Farke faces a critical challenge in securing a striker capable of ensuring Leeds United’s survival in the Premier League.
While Sargent, a former signing of Farke’s at Norwich, has shown promise in the Championship, his Premier League record, scoring just two goals in 26 appearances, raises doubts about his ability to perform consistently at the top level.
Leeds, having achieved promotion, must avoid the fate of recently relegated teams like Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton.
To stay up, the German needs a proven striker with top-flight experience, offering clinical finishing, pace, and transition play to exploit Premier League defences.
Sargent’s work rate and versatility are admirable, but his underwhelming stats compared to Leeds’ current options, like Joel Piroe, suggest the club should target a more dynamic, established number nine to lead their attack effectively.
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