Leeds United approached the January transfer window with a more defined strategy, placing greater focus on bolstering their attacking options as they aim to strengthen their bid for Premier League survival.
The Whites have already acted to reinforce their forward ranks, bringing in Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton after he turned down the same move last summer.
The need for additional attacking reinforcements has been intensified by recent tactical changes. The switch to a 5-3-2 formation has increased the importance of having a dependable goalscorer, while a lack of depth in advanced areas has further highlighted the urgency to add more attacking quality.
Leeds are keen to bring in a striker, and Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has emerged as a top target. However, that dream seems more or less dead at the moment.
Leeds United do not have the money to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen
Leeds enquired about the possibility of signing the Norwegian striker earlier in the window and did little to hide their admiration of the forward.
Insiders felt that Leeds believed that they would find a way to get a deal over the line despite the PSR constraints they are working under this month.
However, according to TEAMTalk, Leeds are not in a position to sign the forward in the ongoing transfer window, as things stand.’
Leeds do not have the financial latitude to meet Wolves’ £40m asking price for the forward this month, and a potential move to Elland Road is more or less off.
The potential of Joel Piroe joining Wolves as part of a deal also doesn’t hold much sway, as the Premier League’s basement boys would prefer an all-cash offer.
Strand Larsen’s wage demands are also a major deterrent for Leeds at this stage of the window.
Will Leeds sign a different striker?
With Larsen Strand becoming unaffordable, and Joel Piroe still at the club, it remains to be seen whether Leeds actually sign another striker in January.
The squad could do with one more forward, as Piroe has done nothing to suggest that he will earn Farke’s faith in the coming weeks and months.
Leeds have been linked with Troy Parrott, and the former Tottenham striker is keen to return to the Premier League.
| Competition | Games | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1,138 |
| Conference League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 355 |
| UECL Qualifiers | 5 | 7 | 1 | 309 |
| KNVB Beker | 2 | 3 | 2 | 180 |
| Total (All Competitions) | 26 | 20 | 4 | 1,982 |
However, he is likely to cost in excess of £25m this month, and it is clear that Leeds do not have the financial legroom to get such a deal over the line.
We may have to wait until the end of the window to see whether Leeds can raise enough from sales to fund a move for a striker.
The big question are all the links and so called conversations by thr 49s just another snow job. We have one additional loan player I am going to stick my neck out and predict no more signings just a lot of bluff and of course the Harry Wilson last minute failure to get a deal done.
Exactly, more concerns for Rangers, than Leeds, now put a stop on Piroe to Celtic?
Once again mention quality strikers and the plug gets pulled, and why cant we sell Piroe to Celtic, two separate clubs, if Rangers are concerned why don’t they buy him or compensate Leeds, we are struggling to part with players ideal opportunity, and yet another kick in the teeth for Leeds, current transfer market, another shambles!