Leeds United are looking to sign an “out-and-out striker” in January instead of recently linked Louie Barry, according to a new report.
Leeds impressive Elland Road form continues under Farke
The Whites are making Elland Road a fortress during the current Championshipcampaign under Daniel Farke, with Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Middlesbrough an eighth successive home victory in the second tier.
Talking after the win against Boro, Farkesaid: “It was a complicated game for me because they play with so many principles and processes. You always have to be switched on to change our structure and positioning. It was one of the most exhausting games for me this season and I was delighted to see us get the points.”
Farke will want to improve the club’s away form, though, amid recent 1-0 defeats to Blackburn Rovers and Millwall. Should that pick up, then Leeds will have a real chance of sealing automatic promotion back to the Premier League after last season’s playoff heartbreak at Wembley.
The January transfer window may also help Leeds in their quest for the top two, and Aston Villa attacker Barry, currently starring on loan at Stockport County in League One, has been mooted as a target.
Leeds are thought to be rivalling the likes of Middlesbrough to take Barry on loan for the remainder of the campaign, with Joe Gelhardt and Patrick Bamford both linked with exits in 2025. However, it doesn’t appear as if Barry is a major target going off a new update.
Leeds transfer update on signing new striker
According to Football Insider reporter Pete O’Rourke, Leeds actually want to sign an “out-and-out striker” in January instead of Barry, who they see as more of a winger. The Whites are therefore focusing on other options due to already having Wilfried Gnonto, Manor Solomon, Dan James and Largie Ramazani capable of playing on the wing.
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