Leeds United continue to be active in the January transfer window with just days remaining, as they look to reinforce their squad ahead of the deadline.
Working within tight financial constraints, the Whites have already boosted their attacking options by securing Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton after he rejected the same move last summer.
Leeds are also assessing striker targets and are understood to be stepping up talks for Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen, with his proposed move to Crystal Palace now likely off following major developments on Thursday.
However, the Whites are now finalising the possibility of moving on Joel Piroe, who has rejected several offers from the Championship, including Ipswich Town.
49ers find Joel Piroe solution for Leeds United
Piroe has not played much football over the last few weeks, but it hasn’t stopped him from rejecting multiple Championship offers in the last week or so.
The Dutchman wants to stay at Leeds and score that elusive first Premier League goal. However, the club need to move him on to secure a deal for a new striker.
With the Strand Larsen deal back on the table, Leeds are frantically searching for a way to offload Piroe before the transfer window closes on Monday.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, the 49ers may have found a neat solution to help Leeds shift the forward in the next couple of days.
It has been claimed that Piroe has emerged as a top target for Scottish giants Rangers in the final days of the winter transfers.
Rangers, who are also owned by the 49ers, want a new striker, and the Leeds forward is being seen as a top solution.
The 49ers are hoping to shift the Dutchman to Rangers on loan for the rest of the season before a decision is made on his long-term future in the summer.
The club need Piroe to leave in the next couple of days
If Joel Piroe needed any indication of where he stands, Leeds boss Daniel Farke has offered plenty of evidence that the striker is no longer part of his plans.
The Dutch forward has been an unused substitute in Leeds’ last three Premier League matches and has made only four substitute appearances since the end of November.
| Competition | Matches | Minutes Played |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 10 | 203 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 89 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 90 |
| Total | 12 | 382 |
By contrast, Strand Larsen is keen on a move to Elland Road, and Leeds are continuing to push for his signing despite Wolves rejecting an initial bid for the Norwegian striker.
However, any deal for a new forward hinges on Leeds moving Piroe on, and the Dutchman has so far rejected approaches to leave the club during this window.
With time running out, the 49ers will need to take a firmer stance if they want to avoid their transfer plans unravelling late in the window. Leeds can no longer afford to tread carefully and may need to be more ruthless to ensure Piroe is moved on before the deadline
