Leeds United continue to keep tabs on Josh Sargent.
The Norwich No.9 has long been linked with a move to Elland Road, and Leeds United News understand he remains of interest along with Coventry No.11 Haji Wright – both strikers are being scouted.
Daniel Farke actually signed Josh Sargent for Norwich from Werder Bremen back in August 2021 for a sum of £8m – and proceeded to share exactly what the American has that may be of interest to Leeds right now.
Daniel Farke highlighted pace, aerial prowess and versatility when explaining Josh Sargent signing
As quoted by the official Canaries website at the time, the German said: “We’re really happy to have Josh with us. He has a lot of experience in the top level in the Bundesliga.
“He’s a very good striking option for us but is someone who can also play on the wing. He has pace and is also good with his head. We think we have a player in Josh who can contribute and develop into a top goalscorer on Premier League level.”
Farke – who also praised Sargent for his work rate – is yet to be proven right about that final point.
Only two of Sargent’s 54 goals for Norwich have come in the Premier League, so question marks remain over whether he can deliver the goods in England’s top flight.
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Josh Sargent seems easier to sign than Haji Wright
It remains to be seen which of the two – if any – Leeds bid for in January, but the Norwich talisman seems more obtainable than the Coventry star.
Coventry are currently top of the Championship and look set for promotion, so Frank Lampard will be loathe to lose his frontman – who can boast nine goals in 13 games this term – in the middle of the campaign.
Wright also has the FIFA World Cup to consider, and any disruption to his electric form could lead Mauricio Pochettino to overlook him.
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In regards to Sargent, Norwich are 23rd in the Championship, and he was left out by Pochettino earlier this year for “football reasons” as Wright was selected instead.
Therefore, the Norwich forward might feel his chances of a recall are slim in a Championship relegation battle, whereas a move to the Premier League could propel him back into the frame for a spot in the FIFA World Cup squad.