Leeds United ready £20m+ bid for hotly debated striker at Elland Road
Leeds United are preparing a bid to bolster their attacking options in the Premier League, with a striker hotly debated at Elland Road.
Daniel Farke’s team have won Premier League promotion and will return to the top flight after a two-year absence.
The Elland Road faithful also celebrated the Championship title win in style, coming out in massive numbers for the bus parade.
49ers Enterprises must now back Farke in the upcoming transfer window and have already identified one centre-forward to reinforce the Whites’ squad.
Troy Parrott bid being prepared by Leeds United
An initial bid for AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott is being readied by the West Yorkshire outfit, according to Voetbalprimeur.
The news outlet reports (6 May) that the former Tottenham ace is high on the transfer wishlist at Elland Road, with an offer planned for a summer move.
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It’s been claimed that the West Yorkshire outfit’s hierarchy are hotly debating the 23-year-old Ireland international’s signing in the coming weeks, and an offer of a little over £20million could be enough to convince the Dutch club.
Farke may be without Patrick Bamford soon, and the German manager will undoubtedly need more attacking options after winning Premier League promotion.
Joel Piroe needs support at Elland Road
Joel Piroe won the Championship golden boot this season with 19 league goals, but it remains to be seen how he fares in the top flight next season.
The Whites may want to reinforce other areas of the pitch before signing a new forward, but a new number nine should be a priority.
While a new goalkeeper will arguably be at the top of the list at the West Yorkshire outfit after Illan Meslier was dropped to the bench, the needs up front can’t be ignored
Leeds will undoubtedly need a reliable goalscorer to handle the rigours of the Premier League, and it wouldn’t be wise to have Piroe shoulder that burden.
Dan James has been impressive at the Whites this season, and fans will hope he can continue to be a creative outlet in the top flight.
Willy Gnonto must step up in the upcoming campaign after struggling for regular starts towards the end of the season under Farke.
Parrott finally seems to be fulfilling his potential in the Netherlands, and the West Yorkshire outfit shouldn’t have a problem convincing him to return.