Leeds United have not hidden their desire to bolster their front line and have been linked with a move for highly rated Hoffenheim striker Georginio Rutter. The young French forward, who came through the youth ranks at Rennes, is being tipped for a move to the Premier League after impressing in the Bundesliga.
The 20-year-old has scored 11 goals in 64 appearances since making the move to Hoffenheim back in February 2021. The German outfit saw off a number of Premier League sides in order to sign the youngster.
In the summer of 2020, French outlet "L'Equipe" claimed that Arsenal, Newcastle United and "half the Bundesliga" were looking to sign him. The speculation came as no surprise, with Rutter having showcased his ability with the French youth sides from Under-16 level upwards - including at the U17 World Cup in 2019, where he scored three goals as Les Bleus finished third.
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Rutter may not have an eye catching number of goals, but he's highly rated in Germany. Hoffenheim sporting director Alexander Rosen's said: "Georginio is one of the most promising talents in French football and has chosen Hoffenheim for his further development," after the youngster put pen to paper on a contract which runs until 2025
Former Hoffenheim boss, Sebastian Hoeness was also full of praise for the youngster, he said: ''Georginio is very athletic, a good striker of a football and can play in a variety of forward roles. His combination of speed, athleticism and shooting ability with both feet means he has huge potential."
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