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Thu 3 July 2025 12:42, UK
Leeds United are still considering whether to make a move for Norwich City forward Josh Sargent to add to their attacking depth.
That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that Daniel Farke is the driving force behind interest in the 25-year-old.
Football Insider revealed in March that Leeds want to sign somebody better than Sargent, with ambitious targets on their list at Elland Road.
The Elland Road club saw an offer worth £32million turned down by Fulham for Rodrigo Muniz and are considering returning with a fresh offer for the Brazilian.
However, Football Insider revealed on 23 June that Fulham are confident of pricing Leeds out of a move for Muniz as they are determined to keep their star man.
As a result, the U.S.A international Sargent remains firmly on their radar and interest elsewhere could tempt them to make a move to beat competition to his signature.
Josh Sargent is a target for Leeds United. (Credit: Imago)
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Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, explained that Sargent fits what Farke is looking for up front despite not being the club’s top target.
“Leeds have been having a look at Josh Sargent,” he told Football Insider.
“They have a few doubts about him and whether he could make the step up to the Premier League, but the manager likes him and he’s the one driving the interest.
“They would rather take a chance on somebody who the manager knows and who can do the things he’s looking for, than somebody who might not.
“Sargent is strong, quick, and he’s got a good finish on him.
“He’s improved his reputation over the last season and has been impressive for Norwich.
“Leeds have been looking at a few strikers and some more ambitious deals than Sargent.
“But those types of deals also cost a lot of money, while he might be a bit of a cheaper and more gettable option for them.
“He would bring something they haven’t got at the moment and they want to improve up front.
“They’re not the only ones interested, so if they want him they might have to move quickly.
“Sometimes that interest from other clubs can force people into making a move even if they weren’t quite certain about it before, so we’ll see.”
Daniel Farke is keen to strengthen his squad this summer. (Credit: Hasan Karim- Breaking Media)Timothy Weah update emerges after Nottingham Forest collapse
Alongside their long-standing interest in Sargent, Leeds have also been linked with a move to sign a fellow U.S.A international in Juventus star Timothy Weah.
However, Brown told Football Insider on 30 June that Leeds could drop their interest in Weah as they are not convinced the 25-year-old would be a difference-maker.
Meanwhile, new concerns have emerged about the player’s wage demands after Nottingham Forest could not reach an agreement.
Leeds had emerged alongside Everton and Bournemouth as possible alternatives following his decision to snub Forest, as they continue to plan for a busy transfer window.
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