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BREAKING NEWS; Leeds United are reportedly open to signing the £70m-rated England international if a discounted deal can be arranged with Manchester United. A lower price would be needed for a player who was initially purchased for £64million, with the fee potentially rising to £72million just 18 months ago.
Leeds United will have gone nearly two years without signing a striker when the summer transfer window opens at the end of this season.
The last centre-forward the club acquired was Joel Piroe, for an initial £10.5 million from Swansea City.
This transfer occurred just days after Tyler Adams joined Bournemouth for around half that amount, underlining how long ago it was.
It now seems unlikely that Leeds will go another summer without strengthening their attack. After all, they made an effort to address this position in the winter transfer window.
LeedsLive reports that Southampton rejected an approach from Leeds to sign Cameron Archer on loan last month. With that in mind, Leeds may need to explore other options. Here’s a summary of potential strikers Leeds could target this summer:
Callum Wilson
Leeds have been linked with Newcastle United’s Callum Wilson, who is in the final six months of his contract.
Despite this, manager Eddie Howe has hinted that the former England international could still have a future at St James’ Park, with Howe reportedly keen to extend his contract.
Cameron Archer
LeedsLive understands that Leeds attempted to sign Cameron Archer from Southampton late last month but were met with repeated rejections.
Southampton’s head coach, Ivan Juric, suggested that Archer was “fighting to go” before the transfer window closed.
Leeds have shown interest in Archer over multiple windows, and although Southampton paid £15 million for him last summer, relegation could prompt the Whites to make another move this summer.
Danny Ings
Leeds were linked with Danny Ings during the previous summer transfer window. The striker remained with West Ham United but is now in the final months of his contract. Ings, who has largely avoided injury in recent seasons, could be a viable alternative to Wilson, especially if he becomes a free agent this summer.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds could target Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin if they are a Premier League team next season.
The striker is another top-flight player set to be available on a free transfer in the summer.
A potential return to Yorkshire might appeal to Calvert-Lewin, over a decade after leaving Sheffield United.
Rasmus Højlund
Leeds may be willing to sign Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund if a cut-price deal is possible.
Højlund, who was bought for an initial £64 million, could be available for around £40 million due to Manchester United’s financial requirements.
However, this would exceed the club’s record transfer fee and seems highly unlikely.
