What Leeds United have told Lukas Nmecha in brutal transfer replacement reveal
Leeds United are ready to sell Lukas Nmecha when the transfer window reopens in January.
The Whites are prepared to cash in on the German attacker midway through the season.
Having signed for the West Yorkshire outfit last summer as a free agent, the 27-year-old has arguably been a decent backup option to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Nmecha has provided acceptable cover up front for Daniel Farke, but the Elland Road hierarchy are looking to secure their interests.
The striker has nine months remaining on his contract in LS11 and it remains to be seen whether the Peacocks can tie him down to a new deal.
It looks like the club are ready to make what would certainly be a brutal decision to replace the forward in January.
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Nmecha's prospects at Leeds look encouraging for now, with him being the only backup to Calvert-Lewin.
The attacker has two assists in four appearances this season and he could be an even more influential figure for Farke if the former Everton striker gets injured.
Despite the lack of options in the number nine position at Elland Road, the German forward could be on his way out soon.
According to Football FanCast on 13 September, the Whites have no intention of losing Nmecha for free.
The former VfL Wolfsburg ace has been informed that if he doesn't sign a new contract, the West Yorkshire outfit would look to sell him.
Using the funds from Nemcha's possible sale, the Peacocks plan to bring in a replacement.
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It's not easy to find someone like Nmecha who can consistently contribute whenever called upon.
The striker pipped Joel Piroe in the pecking order last season and scored six goals in 31 Premier League appearances, of which he started 10.
In the Whites' run to the FA Cup semi-final last season, the German attacker scored one goal and provided two assists.
The West Yorkshire outfit have found a reliable number nine to come off the bench and that arguably should have its own value in Farke's eyes.