Leeds United want to signal a brand new playmaker forward of the opening of the summer time switch window, however will face competitors from a number of Premier League sides, together with Newcastle United.
Falke optimistic regardless of Okafor damage
Leeds are attributable to play Aston Villa on Saturday and have an opportunity to widen their lead over the underside three, however they are going to be with out key members of their squad.
Noah Okafor might be out for plenty of weeks with a hamstring damage, however the excellent news is that Anton Stach, Pascal Strujk and Dan James are again in full coaching.
“You must cope with accidents, each membership has them,” Farke stated forward of the journey to Villa Park.
“We’re within the prime two within the league in bodily output. We at all times have to speculate greater than our opponents. So, yeah, typically there are muscle accidents and stretches and you must cope with that. We’re in an excellent place. Okafor is the one one out. General, at this stage in February, it is not too dangerous.”
The Leeds supervisor additionally warned his group that Aston Villa might be in for a battle after dropping to Newcastle within the FA Cup final weekend.
“If you must go there, you want your greatest, greatest efficiency.”
Los Blancos are actually six factors away from the relegation zone by the tip of the weekend and might start thinking about their summer time plans, with the signing of a striker and goalkeeper stated to be their prime precedence.
49ers will prioritize two main strikes to Leeds this summer time
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They’re additionally available in the market for a brand new quantity 10, having signed Facundo Buonanotte on mortgage in January, however with no choice or obligation to purchase, and are at present making progress in that division.
Leeds observe Newcastle goal Bilal El Kanous
In reality, Leeds’ leaders are at present monitoring the event of Bilal El Kanous, who has joined VfB Stuttgart on mortgage from Leicester.
Newcastle have lengthy been linked with El Canus, however new studies from Sportboom counsel Leeds, Crystal Palace and Tottenham are within the lead, with 49ers Enterprise at present forward of the Magpies’ super-rich Saudi PIF homeowners within the race to signal him.
The Morocco worldwide scored twice in Stuttgart’s 4-1 victory over Celtic within the Europa League this week, taking his tally to 5 within the competitors in simply eight appearances.
Scout Jacek Kulig praised the 21-year-old’s begin to life in Germany, calling him “pure high quality”.
Leeds are anticipated to spend round £100m on new gamers this summer time, in line with Mike Keegan of the Every day Mail, and with Leicester in a precarious place close to the underside of the Championship, El Canous might be part of the cut price block.
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