Leeds United are actually intensifying their curiosity in signing a winger, who can also be being focused by Premier League rivals AFC Bournemouth and Everton.
Leeds missing attacking risk with Okafor out injured
Noah Okafor was faring very effectively within the Premier League at the beginning of February, scoring towards Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, however simply because the Swiss winger was beginning to put collectively a robust run of kind, he suffered a hamstring damage.
The 25-year-old has been absent for the final 4 Premier League video games, and Yorkshire Night Publish reporter Graham Smyth believes Daniel Farke‘s facet have missed what he presents going ahead.
Smyth stated: “I feel with Okafor being out, Leeds have lacked that tempo and dynamism within the closing third, you already know, to essentially get previous gamers and make one thing occur. Okafor brings you that. [Wilfried] Gnonto would convey you that.”
Though Smyth is an admirer of Gnonto, the Italian has discovered it troublesome to interrupt into the beginning XI because the Whites had been promoted to the Premier League, typically being utilised as a late substitute or failing to make it off the bench.
Consequently, the Elland Highway outfit have now got down to signal a brand new winger in the summertime switch window, however there could possibly be fierce competitors for his signature.
Race for “thrilling” Bundesliga winger heating up
In line with a report from Sports activities Increase, Leeds are actually ramping up their pursuit of Hoffenheim’s Bazoumana Toure, with AFC Bournemouth and Everton additionally eager on the winger, who made a reputation for himself after impressing for the Ivory Coast at AFCON.
The 20-year-old is beneath contract with the Bundesliga facet till 2029, that means there isn’t any urgent have to cash-in, however he has a comparatively modest valuation of £20m – £25m.
With Leeds struggling in Okafor’s absence, failing to win any of their final 5 Premier League video games, Farke might have to usher in further depth in extensive areas this summer season, and the Hoffenheim star could possibly be a strong signing.
Journalist Bence Bocsak is a giant admirer of the teenager, describing him as “probably the most thrilling younger wingers in European soccer” and evaluating him to Liverpool legend Sadio Mane.
The Ivorian is especially expert at creating possibilities, choosing up ten assists in 22 Bundesliga outings this season, whereas additionally discovering the web on two events.
At simply £20m – £25m, Toure could possibly be a cut price addition to Leeds’ squad, and the 49ers ought to positively make a transfer if Farke’s facet keep away from relegation from the Premier League.
