(Credit: Imago)
Wed 6 August 2025 8:10, UK
Leeds United have been offered a chance to sign Al-Hilal striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.
The Serbia international moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after an impressive spell at Fulham and has since consistently showcased his goal-scoring abilities.
Daniel Farke arguably needs a new striker at Elland Road, with Patrick Bamford and Mateo Joseph out of the German manager’s plans.
Roma centre-forward Artem Dovbyk has emerged as a target for the West Yorkshire outfit, but they may opt for a Premier League-proven goalscorer.
Farke could have Mitrovic at Elland Road (Credit: Imago)Al-Hilal could sell Mitrovic amid Leeds United transfer links
Al-Hilal’s plan to sign a new high-profile number nine indicates that Mitrovic could potentially be England-bound, according to The Chronicle.
The news outlet reports in its print edition (6 August, page 44) that the 30-year-old has been presented as an option at Elland Road.
Meanwhile, it’s been claimed that Sunderland have been contacted to sign the “prolific” striker, who scored 28 goals for Al Hilal last season.
The Serbian attacker may need to take a pay cut, though, with his weekly wage of over £400,000 out of reach for the interested clubs.
Leeds could sell Joseph this summer. (Credit: Imago)Mitrovic can bring much-needed threat to Elland Road
Leeds relied on Joel Piroe as their main number nine in the previous campaign, and while the Dutchman won the Championship Golden Boot, scoring regularly in the Premier League is a challenging task.
Mitorovic scored 43 goals in England’s second division in the 2021/22 season, before scoring 14 in Fulham’s return to the top flight.
The 30-year-old’s impressive hold-up play will definitely come in handy for Farke in the Premier League if he ever opts to play more direct football.
Mitrovic’s Saudi Pro League record last season.
Leeds could potentially have to sell Joseph and Bamford this summer, but Mitrovic will arguably be an upgrade over the two combined.
The Serbia international’s strength lies in his aerial abilities and ice-cold nerves in the final third.
With the Whites evidently in desperate need of a new striker, the 30-year-old seems like the perfect option for short-term success, but it remains to be seen whether they will make a move for him before the end of August.
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