Leeds United are reportedly plotting a third summer raid of Red Bull Salzburg for striker Junior Adamu. The Whites have already confirmed the signing of Brenden Aaronson from the Austrian champions and right back Rasmus Kristensen is also believed to be on the verge of following him.
According to Sky Sports Austria, Leeds along with Southampton, West Ham United, Hertha Berlin, Red Bull Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt are all keen on the 21-year-old. Adamu could be available for around £10million this summer after his first full season in the Austrian Bundesliga.
He made 43 appearances for RB Salzburg last season – 23 of which came from the start. Adamu scored nine goals and registered five assists in all competitions, including the opener in their 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League last-16, which was assisted by Aaronson.
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Leeds are thought to be in the market for a new striker this summer and reportedly had their eyes set on Eddie Nketiah, who was set to be available on a free transfer until he opted to remain at Arsenal. New York City FC’s Valentin Castellanos has also been linked in recent weeks, with both Victor Orta and Angus Kinnear spotted in the city last week.
The Whites will be eager to provide support for Patrick Bamford, who spent the majority of last on the sidelines through injury, with Tyler Roberts also missing the run-in. Joe Gelhardt is Leeds’ only other recognised first-team striker and while he proved he is more than capable of leading the line in the Premier League, more depth is required at the top end of the pitch.
