{"id":227428,"date":"2025-06-30T19:58:17","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/227428\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T19:58:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T19:58:17","slug":"leeds-united-fans-all-make-bold-joel-piroe-call-ahead-of-premier-league-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/227428\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United fans all make bold Joel Piroe call ahead of Premier League campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Joel Piroe has competition for the starting striker role at Leeds United next season in the Premier League.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The attacker can operate as a number-nine or in more of an attacking midfield or second-striker role, which Piroe has done at different times for Leeds United<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The likes of Patrick Bamford and Mateo Joseph remain at the club and could play a part next term, while Lukas Nmecha\u2019s arrival on a free transfer from VfL Wolfsburg has bolstered their ranks further.<\/p>\n

Of course, there are injury concerns with Nmecha<\/a> and Leeds could have a number of options to choose from next term, which includes Piroe after starting as Leeds\u2019 striker in 35 league games.<\/p>\n

\"LeedsPhoto by Robbie Jay Barratt \u2013 AMA\/Getty ImagesLeeds fans provide their verdict on Joel Piroe as a Premier League player<\/p>\n

Piroe has been enjoying his holidays away from Leeds<\/a> but the players will be back in pre-season training next week, unless Piroe swiftly completes a move to PSV<\/a> out of nothing.<\/p>\n

The more likely scenario is that Piroe fights for a Premier League place at Leeds<\/a> and his suitability will therefore be questioned for the English top flight by supporters of the club.<\/p>\n

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Played as the 9- he will get about 15 goals<\/p>\n

\u2014 Thunder lips (@ThunderLips3000) June 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Two responses read: \u201cI actually think the prem will suit him\u2026.\u201d and \u201cThink it will suit him more imo.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Another added: \u201cFor some reason I think he\u2019ll do really well\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

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Think he should be the second striker but I\u2019d back him to get close to double figures to be honest with a proper 10 feeding him https:\/\/t.co\/wtOLFOQk3Z<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mike Firth (@mikefirth92) June 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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A further response stated: \u201cI for one am excited for him. The boy can finish, if he knuckles down, no telling how many he could score. Still time to improve himself and get better.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I think he\u2019ll do really good. Far better than bamford who got 17 in his first season.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Chesney (@Chesney_LUFC) June 29, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It may be immaterial anyway, given how many forwards Leeds could bolster their line with given how much of the summer there still is to go.<\/p>\n

\"LukasPhoto by Ulrik Pedersen\/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesLeeds are targeting another striker on top of Joel Piroe and Lukas Nmecha<\/p>\n

It\u2019s already been reported that Nmecha won\u2019t be Leeds\u2019 last striker signing<\/a>. It leaves the futures of Piroe, Bamford, and Joseph somewhat in question.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s possible that Piroe could stay as a bench option for the striker or attacking midfield role, where he could get plenty of game time as an impact substitute.<\/p>\n

However, a sale cannot be out of the question for the Dutchman. He is a profit in PSR terms quite easily, while he could also be frustrated if his place in the pecking order is dramatically reduced.<\/p>\n

Piroe suiting the Premier League more is an interesting take, given that he lacks athleticism and physicality, even if he has plenty of the technical attributes to be a finisher.<\/p>\n

Bamford is not a similar profile or player to Piroe, which is why some may well be scratching their heads over that comparison. Like Bamford, Leeds need a centre-forward who can pin players.<\/p>\n

That includes taking the ball under their spell back to goal to alleviate pressure on the defence and get the team up the pitch; Piroe is not that, even if his finishing is outstanding.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n