Leeds United remain keen to add another striker this summer as they look to ease the burden on Dominic Calvert-Lewin ahead of the new Premier League season.
Calvert-Lewin led the line superbly during the 2025/26 campaign, with his 14 league goals proving crucial in helping the Whites retain their top-flight status.
However, he received very little support from the club’s other forwards, and Leeds often struggled in front of goal whenever the former Everton striker went through a lean spell.
The club are now looking to bring in a forward who can both compete with and complement Calvert-Lewin, while also being capable of stepping in as the first-choice striker if required during the season.
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Leeds United signed Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo this summer for a deal worth £34m, following his impressive season in Italy and solid performances for Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup.
The Whites have been linked with a move for Muharemovic’s Bosnia teammate this summer to solve their striker woes up front.
Leeds United have reportedly expressed interest in signing VfB Stuttgart striker Ermedin Demirovic, who is on their shortlist this summer.
Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth has provided an update on Leeds’ pursuit of the 28-year-old striker.
The local reporter does not expect Leeds to make a move for the Bosnia striker in the ongoing summer transfer window.
He stressed that although Leeds had shown interest in the striker in the past, the club are now expected to focus on signing a younger forward this summer.
Leeds already have a striker in his late 20s in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and are keen to bring in someone younger, who can be developed to replace the former Everton man in the coming years.
Not Ermedin Demirovic, but Leeds still need a striker
Dominic Calvert-Lewin enjoyed an excellent first season at Leeds, with his goals playing a key role in keeping the club in the Premier League.
That said, the former Everton striker tended to score in spells rather than consistently throughout the campaign, and Leeds often felt the impact when his form dipped.
With no reliable alternative available, Daniel Farke had little choice but to keep faith with Calvert-Lewin even when he was struggling for goals.
That is why signing another high-quality striker remains such a priority. Leeds need someone who can ease the workload on Calvert-Lewin, compete for a starting place and step in confidently whenever he needs a rest, without the team’s attacking threat dropping off.
