Leeds are showing an interest in signing one player from already relegated Burnley ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider.
Daniel Farke’s side secured their safety in the Premier League earlier this month, and they will now be preparing for a busy summer transfer window.
It’s an opportunity for the Yorkshire club to go to the next level after proving that they can drag themselves away from the relegation battle.
Many tipped Leeds to be one of the sides relegated from the Premier League this season, but Farke and his team have done a phenomenal job to cement themselves as a top-flight club.
They certainly won’t want to rest on what they’ve built, looking to enjoy another impressive summer in terms of recruitment.
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According to a report from Football Insider, Burnley striker Zian Flemming has emerged as a target for Leeds ahead of the summer transfer window.
Former scout Mick Brown has confirmed that Leeds are targeting the forward, but he might not necessarily be their priority for the striker position.
“Zian Flemming is a target for Leeds. It’s not anything new, they’re not only having a look now that Burnley have gone down, they’ve had scouts keeping an eye on him throughout the season. They know they want to sign a new striker, they’ll have a priority option for that position, and then they’ll have options further down the list. That’s where I believe Flemming is, he’s on that list of targets but I would be surprised if he was the number-one option for Leeds.”
The report confirms that Leeds are in the market for a new striker this summer, but it remains to be seen whether they will make a move to sign Flemming, who was voted Player of the Season for the Lancashire club, after Burnley’s relegation.
Striker Shouldn’t be Leeds’ Priority
Considering the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and the fact that Leeds have Lucas Nmecha as a back-up, signing a striker shouldn’t be their first priority this summer.
In reality, Leeds shouldn’t have to spend significantly, as they already have a strong base of a squad with competition throughout.
Making smart deals financially, as they have done over the last few years, will be hugely beneficial, and the season they’ve had means they won’t have to panic.
It remains to be seen what their priority position will be, but either way, it could be an exciting summer transfer window for Leeds supporters.