Why Leeds United may now be favourites to seal Lois Openda transfer
Leeds United could potentially beat Olympique Lyon to sign Juventus striker Lois Openda.
While the French club are eyeing the Belgium international, the Whites may still have a say in the matter.
The 26-year-old has struggled for game time at the Allianz Stadium and is expected to leave in the coming weeks.
Leeds have been linked with a move for Openda, but Lyon have received encouragement from him to pursue a deal.
As things stand, Daniel Farke has Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Lukas Nmecha and Joel Piroe at his disposal for the number nine position.
The Whites have already shown their financial might by completing a £34million deal for Tarik Muharemovic and it wouldn't be surprising to see them overpower clubs for Openda, either.
Why Olympique Lyon must fear Leeds United amid Lois Openda interest
Lyon aren't worried about convincing Openda to join them this summer.
Where the French side could face complications is during negotiations with Juventus, as they look to find a middle ground, given the centre-forward's "colossal salary"
According to Foot Mercato journalist Sebastien Denis on 22 July, clubs in England also have "greater means" than Lyon to get a deal over the line.
MOT Leeds News have covered reports of Openda being of interest at Elland Road this transfer window.
The Peacocks are now surely being tipped to table a more favourable offer to Juventus for the forward, if they decide to.
One summer signing fans can anticipate at Elland Road
In the winter transfer window, Leeds made just one addition to their squad in Facundo Buonanotte.
The Argentina international's loan spell at Elland Road from Brighton ended up being a disaster.
Another significant public pursuit the Whites were involved in during the January window was that of Jorgen Strand Larsen.
The Norway international eventually signed for Crystal Palace, but the West Yorkshire outfit were also ready to pay a decent sum for him.
Fans in LS11 will now be anticipating a similar push from the West Yorkshire outfit to sign a centre-forward who could cost 49ers Enterprises a pretty penny.