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Leeds United are set to decide on Patrick Bamford and Mateo Joseph\u2019s futures as Daniel Farke looks to bolster his frontline.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Whites scored a whopping 95 goals as they won the Championship<\/a> title last term, but they must now bridge the gap between the second tier and the Premier League. <\/p>\n As Farke looks to strengthen his squad, Leeds have already signed striker Lukas Nmecha<\/a> from German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.<\/p>\n However, the 26-year-old scored just three goals in 20 appearances last season, arguably still leaving the West Yorkshire club in need of another forward.<\/p>\n Nmecha\u2019s recent arrival leaves Farke with the former Manchester City<\/a> man as well as Joel Piroe, Joseph, and Bamford to choose from. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, after failing to make a start in the Championship last season, Bamford has been linked with a Leeds exit<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES<\/p>\n Joseph also endured a relative lack of game time, with Farke instead preferring last season\u2019s second-tier top scorer Piroe. <\/p>\n Leeds Live<\/a> reported on Sunday, 22 June, that the Whites will need to sign another striker if Bamford and Joseph leave this summer.<\/p>\n Football Insider verdict<\/strong><\/p>\n After winning promotion back to the Premier League, Leeds<\/a> should be keen to acquire a new striker as opposed to retaining their current forward options.<\/p>\n Bamford endured a lack of game time last season<\/p>\n Recent seasons have displayed the growing gap between the Championship and the top flight, so the Elland Road club must add tried and tested Premier League quality to their squad.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Leeds have bid \u00a332million for Rodrigo Muniz<\/a>, who scored 11 goals in 36 appearances for Fulham across all competitions last season.<\/p>\n The West Londoners turned down that transfer offer, but the Whites should still be eager to sign a Premier League-proven goal-scorer before the transfer window comes to a close.<\/p>\n The potential arrival of a new forward could spell the right time for Bamford to leave West Yorkshire, as the former England international is no longer a key figure at Elland Road, having served his side well since joining from Middlesbrough<\/a> in 2018.<\/p>\n Similarly, Joseph should be set on departing Farke\u2019s side to enjoy more regular game time next season.<\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Daniel-Farke-Leeds-2-1024x576.png\")
Farke is set to bolster his forward options (Credit Imago)Leeds set to sign one more striker if Joseph and Bamford leave<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Patrick](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Patrick-Bamford-Leeds-United-1024x576.png\")
Bamford has been a good servant for Leeds over the years (Credit Imago)Bamford and Joseph set to make Elland Road departure at the right time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Patrick Bamford stats<\/td>\n Championship 2024\/25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Appearances<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Starts<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n