Leeds United have been active early in the transfer window as the club look to learn from last summer’s mistakes. Brendan Aaronson arrived for around £25million just days after safety was secured, with Danish right-back Rasmus Kristensen following his former Salzburg teammate - a medical is set for Wednesday with an official announcement set to follow.
Two key positions remain for Victor Orta and his team: a central midfielder and a striker. The Whites were left woefully short upfront last season as a result of Patrick Bamford's long-term foot problem, fielding winger Dan James up front for the majority of the season. Joe Gelhardt rose in stature as the season closed in, but at just 20 years of age, he remains a raw talent.
Neither Rodrigo or Tyler Roberts can provide the consistent goal threat of Bamford, nor can they lead a line physically, making a new out-and-out striker an absolute priority. Naturally, the rumour mill has been turning, linking any want-away forward with a move to Elland Road. But some rumours have had substance, and LeedsLive have picked out three strikers linked with a summer move and which is most likely.
