Leeds United are in the hunt for attackers in the final days of the summer transfer window. The Whites are aware that they need reinforcements in the final third if they are to improve their chances of survival in the Premier League this season.
Daniel Farke saw his team struggle to create and score goals in their EFL Cup defeat at Sheffield Wednesday earlier this week. The Leeds boss is aware that his squad need more attacking reinforcements, and he is pushing the club hierarchy to bring in more players before the window closes on Monday night.
The manager wants to bring in two more attackers into his squad before the end of the window. His preference is to sign a striker and one more attacking midfielder, who can play both as a number 10 and in the wide areas.
Leeds’ sporting director, Adam Underwood, and his recruitment team are assessing several options in the final days of the window, but they are facing the threat of losing out on a few top targets if they do not decide on who they want as soon as possible.
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Fulham are in talks to steal a march on Leeds United in pursuit of Dilane Bakwa
Dilane Bakwa is expected to be in the Premier League before the transfer window closes on September 1st, but his destination remains a mystery.
Leeds have been monitoring the Strasbourg winger, but Nottingham Forest made all the concrete moves for him, and failed with two bids for the player.
The Whites are still assessing their options, and according to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Fulham have barged into the race for the Strasbourg star this summer.
The Cottagers are in advanced talks to set up a deal to take Bakwa to Craven Cottage before the end of the transfer window in the next few days.
Fulham are in the market for attackers before the transfer deadline, and Bakwa has emerged as one of the top options for the London club in the final days of the window.
Strasbourg are expecting to sell the winger in the next few days, but want in excess of £30m before sanctioning his exit before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Farke is keen to bring in a versatile attacker
The Leeds boss remains keen to bring in another wide player, but he wants him to have the versatility to play as a number 10 as well.
Bakwa is a fine young winger, but there are question marks whether his game has the adaptability to play behind the striker when needed.
Manor Solomon is more suited to what the manager wants, and he would prefer to return to Elland Road if Leeds make a late play for him in the coming days.
