Despite bolstering two key areas in the Leeds United squad, it is no secret that Daniel Farke is looking for one major addition. For the past year, the Leeds boss has wanted an attacking midfielder.
Brenden Aaronson was the default starter in the team last season because the Whites missed out on signing Gus Hamer. Even though the American performed well in his role, there were still questions on his overall ability
Leeds scored 95 goals last season, mainly from wide areas. And in games where the team faced compact teams, creativity in central areas was missing.
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Leeds United discover fee for summer target
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Reports claim that the two main options for this summer are Emi Buendia and Gus Hamer. Angers’ Himad Abdelli has also popped up on the radar recently. A decision will be made later in the window.
However, a surprise option could be on the card for Leeds. Journalist Jack Gaughan has reported that Manchester City value James McAtee at £25million. Leeds have been big fans of the player, and tried to sign him last summer. McAtee is expected to leave the Etihad this summer as he searches for playing time.
The attacking midfielder starred as England’s U21 side won the European Championships. Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, VfB Stuttgart and Bayer Leverkusen are said to be interested in a move for the 22-year old.
McAtee’s last Premier League stint is a positive
Despite his young age, the midfielder has experience at the top flight. His loan spell with Sheffield United a few seasons ago shows he has the quality to star on a Premier league team.
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He had three goals and three assists in 20 starts in his first full season in the top flight. This shows that he would be a huge addition to this Leeds United team, if they can beat off competition from the German sides.
All this nonsense when he has openly said he wants to go to Germany