Leeds United are yet to make any serious moves in the transfer market. The Whites are in need of a few new signings this summer, in order to avoid relegation come May 2026.
Micah Richards thinks Leeds have a chance of survival given The 49ers will give Daniel Farke cash to spend. Paraag Marathe has already said Leeds will spend every penny possible, without breaking PSR.
A new goalkeeper, a centre-back, a couple of left-backs, two or three central midfielders, a permanent deal for Manor Solomon and a proven Premier League striker are all considered priorities for Leeds.
That last one has seen Leeds linked with a plethora of centre-forwards this summer. One option is Newcastle United veteran Callum Wilson, with The Toon unlikely to trigger an extension in Wilson’s deal.
Eddie Howe comments as Callum Wilson leaves pitch in tears
Wilson’s five-year stint at Newcastle looks set to come to an end. The nine-time England man opened the door to a move to Elland Road with comments on his future recently, and on Sunday, was in tears.
The Chronicle report Wilson left the St. James’ Park pitch crying after waving goodbye to fans, before being mobbed by his teammates. It comes after just two starts in the Premier League under Eddie Howe.
In fact, Howe gave a brief response to questions about Wilson following Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Everton in the final Premier League game of the season: “Let’s wait and see. We’ll sit down with his representatives.”
Wilson is past his best, but does guarantee Premier League goals
The issue Leeds have is three-fold. They can trust what they have, they can spend a fortune and risk placing their trust in a striker to fire them towards safety, or go cheap on a player that is past his prime.
Trusting what they have is a risk in itself. Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph have never played in the Premier League, while Patrick Bamford is injury prone. Spending big is a risk, if the striker fails to do it for Leeds.
Callum Wilson’s incredible Premier League stats:
The Whites have already told AZ Alkmaar that £25m is too much for Troy Parrott. Or, they can bring in a striker on the cheap that has done it in the Premier League in the past, even if he is now past his prime.
Wilson falls under the last category. Still capable of scoring in the top tier, signing a player like Wilson is less risky because he would cost nothing. It will be interesting to see what route Leeds take this summer.
