Leeds United make signing new centre-forward top priority in January transfer window
Graeme Bailey believes bringing in a striker during the January transfer window will be the thing “on top” of the Leeds United agenda this winter.
The Whites’ wingers have been in decent form this term, but, players such as Mateo Joseph and Joel Piroe have left Daniel Farke down more than once.
Speaking about Leeds’ potential transfer market dealings to LeedsUnited News (10 October) Bailey shared that the Whites’ current position of “concern” lies in the number nine role.
“I think another striker will be on the top of the agenda, but they do like Mateo Joseph a whole lot,” he said.
“They think he’s potentially very, very good, but will he score enough goals to get Leeds promoted, that’s the concern at the minute with him. I think he needs help”.
Mateo Joseph needs to show Leeds United what he’s worth
Since the start of the 2024/25 season, Farke has relied upon 20-year-old Joseph to be the focal point of his attack.
His performances in pre-season filled fans with hope but, in the Championship, he’s only managed to bag one goal thus far.
It’s evident that the Spaniard has goals in his locker as he managed to get himself a first-half hat trick for Spain’s Under-21s against Kazakhstan on 10 October.
However, when he’s represented the Whites this season, it’s felt like he’s left his shooting boots at home.
Farke may be worried about the potential exit of Joseph in January, however, if his form carries on as it has started throughout the remainder of the campaign, the striker could find himself replaced by one of the West Yorkshire outfit’s other options.
If Joseph wants to keep his starting role, he’s going to have to seriously buck his ideas up after his return from the international break.
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