Leeds United are still on their search for a striker ahead of next season. The depth at the position seems a bit thin, and now that the transfer window has opened, they are expected to address it.
Leeds have Joel Piroe, Patrick Bamford, Mateo Joseph and Joe Gelhardt in competition for the position. Piroe is the first choice starter, and there is a huge chance he continues in that role next season. Gelhardt is among three players that Leeds will put up for sale this summer.
Patrick Bamford had previously been linked with a move to newly-promoted Wrexham, but nothing has materialized yet. And according to some reports this week, Mateo Joseph is considering an exit after offers from big European clubs.
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Leeds United open talks with German striker
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Daniel Farke could lean on his networks in Germany for another signing. The Leeds boss convinced the club to recruit Ao Tanaka last summer.
Express Sport have revealed that Leeds chiefs are in contact with Hamburg striker Davie Selke. The 30-year old is out of contract at the end of the month, and is already attracting a lot of interest. Selke is keen on playing in the Premier League, with Fulham and West Ham monitoring the situation.
Selke is still in contact with Hamburg over a new deal as they prepare for a return to the Bundesliga. But if his terms are not met, there is a huge chance he makes his way to England.
Selke is built for the Premier League
The German striker scored 22 goals in 31 league games to help Hamburg win promotion. Selke is the prototypical Premier League striker, he stands at 6 ft 5 in and he is very physical.
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He lacks a bit of pace, but he makes up for it with his movement in the box – only three of his shot attempts were from outside the box. His heading ability is phenomenal, 11 out of his 22 goals came from the air. Leeds could benefit from this a lot in the Premier League.
