Leeds United Go All Guns Blazing for €30m Hitman: Farke Eyes Blockbuster Deal!

Leeds United are going all in to sign top striker Nikola Krstović this summer. The club is serious about building a strong team for the Premier League, and the Lecce star is now one of their biggest targets.

Leeds Want More Goals Up Front

Leeds already have players like Joel Piroe, Mateo Joseph, Patrick Bamford, and Joe Gelhardt. But Daniel Farke wants more firepower to deal with the tough Premier League defences.

That’s where Krstović comes in. The 25-year-old striker plays for Lecce in Italy. Last season, he scored and assisted 16 goals in 37 games. His sharp finishing and strong presence up front have made him one of the most wanted forwards in Serie A.

Roma’s Struggles Help Leeds

Leeds are not the only club looking at Krstović. Italian giants AS Roma are also interested. But Roma are facing financial problems. They need to raise €10m before 30th June by selling players before they can buy anyone.

This gives Leeds the perfect chance to move first. Reports say the Whites are now in talks with Krstović to agree on personal terms. They are trying hard to get the deal done before Roma get their money together.

Lecce Stand Firm on Price

While Leeds are very keen, Lecce are not making it easy. The Italian club sees Krstović as a key player and won’t sell him for cheap. They want €30 million if anyone wants to sign him.

The striker still has two years left on his contract, and Lecce even have the option to extend it for one more year. So they are in a strong position and can afford to wait for the right offer.

Leeds Looking Smart in the Market

Leeds are not new to doing business in Italy. They’re already close to signing Jaka Bijol from Udinese and have been linked to a few more Serie A players.

But the question now is whether Leeds are ready to pay the full €30m for Krstović. With other positions still needing upgrades, the board must decide if this deal is worth the big money.

Leeds United are serious about Nikola Krstović and are pushing ahead while Roma wait on cash. If Leeds can seal this signing, it could be one of their smartest and boldest moves of the summer.

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