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Tue 22 July 2025 10:40, UK
Leeds United have been linked with a range of strikers ahead of their return to the Premier League.
The Peacocks have already strengthened in that department, with Lukas Nmecha arriving from VfL Wolfsburg on a free transfer.
Daniel Farke also has Joel Piroe, Patrick Bamford, and Mateo Jospeh within his ranks, but various doubts remain over all three.
Leeds have been linked with a move for Callum Wilson, who recently left Newcastle United as a free agent.
Nmecha came through the ranks at Man City (Credit: Hasan Karim)Wilson verdict given as Leeds United hunt for forward
Wilson reportedly wants to remain in England as he searches for a fresh challenge away from St James’ Park.
The 33-year-old ended his five-year stay with the Magpies, having notched 49 goals in 130 games for the North East outfit.
Wilson’s statistics for Newcastle
Newcastle offered the striker a pay-as-you-play extension, but he declined in search of regular playing time.
Leeds are not the only club to be credited with interest, as Manchester United and Everton have both been linked with his services.
However, the Whites appear to be casting their net wide as they search for a new striker, with Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz also a possibility.
Now, Neil Warnock and Ross McCormack have agreed on who the Peacocks should sign as their number nine while speaking on talkSPORT (22 July, 08:55 am).
McCormack said: “The one I think, if I was looking at it in the summer, I would have gone for would be Callum Wilson, to be honest.”
Warnock replied: “Yeah, because you know what you’re getting, don’t you?”
McCormack: “Exactly, yes, everything about him, he works hard, he gets about the place, he’s a good, good player, and he would probably have that bit between his teeth to say, you know what, I’ll get back to the levels I was at.”
Leeds could move for Wilson later in transfer window
While the Elland Road club are searching for new forwards, they do not need to act desperately in the market.
Although there are doubts about whether Piroe can make the step up, he may well be given a chance over the first few games.
The issue with signing a new striker is the potential outlay, and Leeds, along with the other promoted sides, do not want to overpay.
There is plenty of time left in the transfer window, meaning the Whites could remain patient and see what develops before moving for Wilson.
Of course, there is always the risk that another team could snap him up, but he does not seem to be near a move yet.
While Farke has several options within his ranks, he could do with one more for a potential relegation scrap.
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