Leeds United are almost certain to sign a striker in the January transfer window, as their current options are not good enough to keep them in the Premier League.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored just once this season, while Lukas Nmecha has scored just one more than his Leeds teammate. Goals have been hard to come by as the club stares down at potential relegation from the top flight.
Leeds were initially looking to add one more winger and an attacking midfielder in the winter window. However, bringing in a striker has become the top priority in the summer.
The Whites are considering several options at the moment and are compiling a shortlist of targets ahead of making concrete moves on certain players.
Promise David is a January target for Leeds, but there is a twist
Promise David has emerged as an option Leeds are considering ahead of the next transfer window, and he is definitely on their shortlist of targets.
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| Club | Games Played | Goals |
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| Valletta | 14 | 4 |
| Sirens | 6 | 0 |
| Nõmme Kalju | 44 | 30 |
| Union Saint-Gilloise | 60 | 32 |
West Ham are also pushing to secure a deal for him, while Wolves are in the mix as well, and the race is heating up for the Union Saint-Gilloise striker ahead of January.
The 24-year-old scored the winner against Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday night to secure his side’s first Champions League points in a month.
It also sent a message to his suitors in the Premier League that he is ready for the Premier League and Leeds do want him.
However, according to TEAMTalk, David is not the top target for the Yorkshire giants ahead of the January transfer window.
Leeds are only likely to move for him if they fail to bring in their other targets, making him less of a priority option at the moment.
Leeds want a more proven striker
Promise David is talented and has shown in the Champions League that he can cut it at the top level. However, the Premier League needs time to adapt for even the most experienced of players.
Leeds need a striker who can come in and make an immediate impact. They do not have the luxury of their big January buy taking time to settle.
It is not a surprise that Troy Parrott is now the top target for Leeds, as he is not only in good goalscoring form, but he also has previous experience of playing in England.
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| Eredivisie | 8 | 7 | 1 | 609′ |
| UECL Qualifiers | 5 | 7 | 1 | 309′ |
| Conference League | 2 | – | – | 100′ |
| Total: | 15 | 14 | 2 | 1,018′ |
Parrott will be expensive, and Leeds may need to sell one or two of their players to fund a move for the AZ Alkmaar in the winter window.
However, he appears to be the best option who is both available and attainable for Leeds, and could be a better buy than a punt on David.
