Leeds United Find a solid place to finish their task in championship By the end of the season with his boss Daniel Wake Do a great job in charge.
His squad was plundered during the summer transfer window, losing their three most important players in Georginio Rutter, Crescencio Somerville and Archie Gray. For 105 million pounds sterling Before additions.
Despite these departures, the German led the Whites to second place after the first 21 games, three points behind current leaders Sheffield United.
However, despite the club having the best goalscoring record of any team in the division, the hierarchy are targeting additional reinforcements in January to boost their promotion ambitions.
As a result, they have identified one player who could significantly improve Farke's options at the top of the pitch if they complete a deal for his services.
Leeds United target the European star in January
According to what was reported by the Daily Mail. Leeds are eyeing a potential move The Maccabi Tel Aviv striker has the role of Turjeman before the next transfer window.
The 21-year-old has impressed in recent months, He scored nine goals in 21 matches This season, including four goals in the Europa League so far, including one against Spanish giants Real Sociedad.
The report failed to mention a potential price for the Israeli talisman, but claimed that the FARC had been exploring it over the past few months ahead of a potential pounce.
However, Turgeman has an assessment €3.5m (£2.9m) according to Transfermarktbut the youngster is unlikely to be available for that kind of fee given his recent goalscoring exploits.
Djerjman can also play on either wing, making him a versatile option, with his relentless pressing nature making him an excellent talent in the final third for the club as they enter the final months of the 2024/25 season.
Such a move could end a player's spell at Elland Road, provide a promotion for the star and boost the Whites' promotion ambitions.
Why might signing Turgeman be the end for Bamford?
Leeds striker Patrick Bamford He will forever be a name that fans will cherish following his goalscoring record during their return to the Premier League during the 2020/21 season.
English He scored 17 times During the Whites' return to the First Division, he finished fourth on the league's top scorers list, which led to his first call-up to the England national team under Gareth Southgate.
However, he has struggled greatly in recent years, scoring the same amount of goals as he did in the year in question, but this time over four seasons instead of just one.
Injuries limit him Only nine games in the 2024/25 season So far, Djerjman is providing the quality they have been wanting at the top of the pitch in recent weeks.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's mascot, which was nicknamed “A monster on the field“Led by current coach Zarko Lazetic, he has achieved some great numbers, as evidenced by his goalscoring numbers.
Statistics of Turgeman’s role in the European League (2024/25) |
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statistics |
outcome |
Games played |
9 |
Goals were scored |
4 |
Passing accuracy |
73% |
Created opportunities |
5 |
The quirks are complete |
50% |
Duels won |
21 |
Bugs won |
9 |
Statistics via Footmob |
In the Europa League, the 21-year-old played He completed 50% of his dribbles. While also winning 21 duels, he showed his ability to play in a variety of roles, creating chances for teammates while doing the dirty work for the side.
Such numbers would make him the ideal striker for Farke's current 4-2-3-1 system, giving the club an additional attacking threat as they look to return to the Premier League.
However, on the flip side, such a transfer could mean the end of Bamford's spell at Yorkshire, especially considering his huge wages, which see him earn a staggering salary. £70,000 per week.
It would be a sad end to his time at Elland Road, but at the end of the day, football is a brutal industry, and the Englishman will likely need to make a sacrifice if they are to complete the deal for Djerjman.