Leeds United reveal three-man shortlist as they eye major striker signing — trio have a combined 19 Premier League career goals — Leeds Press 3/5/25
by Kwadwo Hemeng
Leeds United are playing in the Premier League next season.
But with the transfer window coming up, there are still some questions about
the squad that need to be answered.
Starting striker Joel Piroe has been first choice over the
last two seasons. And he has delivered, scoring over 35 goals. But in recent
weeks, Leeds’ rumoured moves show that there may be doubt over his ability
heading into the Premier League. Over the last month, the club have been linked
with George Hirst, and more recently Celtic star Daizen Maeda.
Wrexham are also said to be very interested in signing
Patrick Bamford this summer, so Leeds will definitely sign a new striker.
TEAMtalk are reporting that Leeds United have drawn up a
shortlist of strikers for the summer. It includes two current Premier League
players, and a former Tottenham star. But surprisingly, the trio have just 19
career goals in the competition. Whichever of them the club decides to sign
will have a big say in surviving relegation next season.
Evan Ferguson
The Brighton man is currently on loan at West Ham. Since he
burst onto the scene a few years ago, injuries have hampered his development.
Ferguson has lost his place in the Brighton team, and there is a big chance
that he chooses to leave in search of playing time when the summer comes
around.
Cameron Archer
Another highly-rated youngster from a few years ago. The
former Aston Villa man joined Southampton last summer, after impressive spells
on loan in the Championship. Reports claim the Saints would be looking for a
fee around the £15million they initially paid for him. He lacks a lot of top
level experience, but he could be the perfect depth option for Leeds next
season.
Troy Parrott
Parrott is by far the most experienced of the three. He
started his career at Spurs but has since gone on to join AZ in the Eredivisie.
The 23-year old has 37 league goals in the last two seasons. Out of all three
players on the shortlist, he would be the most suited to lead the line in the
Premier League. TEAMtalk report that he would come with a £21million price tag.