With just under a month remaining until the transfer window slams shut, Leeds United are reportedly racing Borussia Dortmund to seal an “ambitious” move.
Leeds still chasing summer additions
Despite already welcoming as many as seven fresh faces this summer, Leeds still have unfinished business in the summer transfer window. With their Premier League opener against Everton now just over a week away, Daniel Farke and the 49ers have their sights set on further reinforcements as they aim to ensure that they avoid the familiar feeling of relegation this season.
Farke, himself, recently admitted that the Whites remain short on attacking quality, telling reporters: “We know in the offence we are not ready for Premier League level. We’ve proven we can be ready for one game and for that I am not too concerned at the moment as it stands.
“I know especially with the offence, in the last bit you can add some quality. Of course as a manager you want all the players available on the first day of pre-season and to have training sessions with them because they need to adapt to the group and the principles.”
With that said, it’s been no surprise to see the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic enter Leeds’ radar in recent days. The Al-Hilal forward knows all about finding the back of the net in the Premier League, having become a consistent goalscorer at Fulham before swapping Craven Cottage for Saudi Arabia. Now, reports suggest that Leeds are weighing up whether to pursue his signature.
Those at Elland Road are certainly in an ambitious mood in the final stages of the window, and it’s not just Mitrovic on their radar as they look to add Premier League quality to their attack.
Leeds interested in “ambitious” move for Buonanotte
According to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, Leeds are now interested in a move to Facundo Buonanotte ahead of Borussia Dortmund in what is considered to be an “ambitious” swoop.
However, the German giants have reportedly already opened talks to sign the Bright & Hove Albion attacking midfielder to instantly hand the Whites an uphill battle to secure his signature. That said, one advantage that Leeds could have is the fact that the 20-year-old is represented by the same agent as Wilfried Gnonto.
Such high interest in the Argentine should come as no shock. Buonanotte was an undeniable standout whilst on loan at Leicester City last season, ending the season with six goals and three assists in all competitions, as the Foxes suffered relegation.
Dubbed “talented” by former Leicester boss Steve Cooper, the 20-year-old Brighton star could now get a second attempt at survival by joining Leeds this summer.
