Shoken: Farke favourite did not believe that Leeds United will turn there attention on EFL striker,
Leeds United have reportedly turned their attention to a late bid to sign Norwich City striker Josh Sargent this month, someone Daniel Farke signed for the Canaries.
Leeds are going to have to get into gear with new signings very soon as the squad Daniel Farke is working with seems to shrink by the week due to injuries and exits.
More money is going to be available as Tyler Adams leaves the club for Bournemouth, and it needs to be invested across a host of positions.
Josh Sargent to Leeds?
Football Insider are reporting that Leeds are interested in signing Norwich City striker Josh Sargent before the transfer window shuts:
“Sargent, 23, features on that list and could be the subject of a bid from the relegated side in the coming days.”
The Canaries striker netted 13 goals and registered two assists last season, and is already off the mark for this campaign.
Why do Leeds want Sargent?
It’s fairly obvious why Leeds might want to sign the USMNT striker, given that he was signed by Norwich in 21/22, with Farke at the helm at Carrow Road.
The German brought Sargent to England, and rates the striker highly, as he had this to say to him following their meeting with Brighton in October ’21 (via Norfolk Live):
“I have to say first of all that Josh [Sargent] had an outstanding performance.
“His workload was unbelievable both with and against the ball. He was able to keep the ball in the pocket and also against a difficult back three of Brighton.
“He was able to initiate so many good situations and brought himself into good positions as well. I think he played excellent today with Teemu Pukki.”
Sargent might end up falling into the category of someone like Patrick Bamford, whose hard work takes precedent over his ability in front of goal.
However, Sargent was clinical last season despite the overall lack of chances he got, scoring 13 from an xG score of 11.5 (per FBref).
How much he costs might play a significant part in whether we’re interested in Sargent heavily, but with Max Aarons leaving Norwich, they’re clearly open to major sales.
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Fabrizio Romano shares whether Everton will make new offer for Willy Gnonto after Leeds transfer request
Everton are preparing a new offer for Leeds United attacker Wilfried Gnonto.
That is according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports Everton will try again for Gnonto in the coming days after the 19-year-old submitted a transfer request on Friday.
As per the Athletic, Gnonto informed Leeds of his desire to leave once again just hours before the club’s clash with West Brom through a written transfer request.
Gnonto has been told to train away from the rest of the first team squad at Leeds by Daniel Farke after refusing to play in matches against Shrewsbury Town and Birmingham City.
Leeds supporters made their feelings clear towards Gnonto in Friday’s game against West Brom, with his now formal request for a transfer coming at the worst possible time.
Romano says Everton will make new bid for Gnonto
Despite Gnonto’s clear desire to depart Elland Road, Leeds have consistently made it clear that he is not for sale this summer.
As per Sky Sports, Everton have already had four offers rejected by Leeds for the Italian, the most recent of which worth around £25 million.
Leeds hold all the cards in terms of an exit for Gnonto, as he still has four years left to run on his contract, that does not include a relegation release clause.
However, their resolve is set to be tested for a fifth time with Romano reporting Everton will return with a fresh offer in the coming days.
If a bid of somewhere close to £30 million arrives, Leeds should really consider selling him given the animosity towards him now.
