Leeds Plot Bold £21m Swoop for “Goal-Hungry Star” Farke Snubs Krstovic for His Old Favorite!

Leeds United might not be done yet in the summer transfer market. Daniel Farke wants to add another striker to the squad before the window shuts in September.

Even after bringing in Lukas Nmecha on a free, Leeds are keen on signing someone else to boost the attack.

The Whites know they need more firepower in the Premier League. After winning the Championship, staying up will be a tough job.

So Farke’s looking at more options, and a new number nine is one of them.

Fulham Star Off the Table

Leeds were eyeing a move for a striker from Fulham, but that deal looks dead now. The club say he’s not for sale, so Leeds have to move on.

One name that’s come up is Nikola Krstovic, who’s been playing in Italy.

Krstovic got 11 goals and five assists last season in Serie A, but his finishing isn’t always sharp.

His stats show he missed quite a few chances, which could be risky in the Premier League. That means Leeds might go for someone else who’s a bit more clinical.

Josh Sargent on Leeds Radar

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Now Leeds are thinking about Josh Sargent from Norwich City. Football Insider say he’s ‘firmly’ on their radar.

Farke already knows the striker from his time at Norwich, so there’s a good connection.

Sargent scored 15 goals last season and even got named in the PFA Team of the Year. He’s also improved every season since his tough time in the Premier League.

Back then, he was playin’ wide a lot and didn’t get many chances up front.

But now he’s one of the top scorers in the Championship, and his stats show he finishes well.

He’s outperformed his xG (expected goals) in each of the last three seasons, so he knows how to put the ball in the net.

Why Sargent Could Be the Better Option

Compared to Krstovic, Sargent could be a smarter buy. He knows English football already, and he’s worked with Farke before.

That could help him settle quicker and start scoring from the off.

Leeds need players who can hit the ground running. A strong start to the season might be the difference between survival and going back down.

If they want Sargent, they’ll need to move quickly other clubs are also watching him.

Sargent could be the key to unlocking Leeds’ attack this season, and fans will be hoping the club makes a strong move soon.

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