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Nikola Krstovic has been heavily linked to Leeds United throughout the summer transfer window. <\/strong><\/p>\n The Montenegro international is on the back of a superb season at Lecce, where he helped the Italian side avoid relegation from the Serie A. <\/p>\n As a result, Leeds were said to have bid for Krstovic<\/a> as Daniel Farke looks to add to his attack.<\/p>\n Now, the transfer saga has developed further as the start of the Premier League<\/a> season edges closer.\u00a0<\/p>\n Farke<\/a> has been keen to add to his attack throughout the transfer window.<\/p>\n It is said that Leeds are closing in on Igor Paixao<\/a> after the Brazilian impressed for Feyenoord.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n However, it now seems unlikely that Krstovic<\/a> will be added to their attack ahead of the upcoming season.\u00a0<\/p>\n Krstovic\u00a0<\/strong>heavily impressed for Lecce in the 2024\/25 campaign<\/p>\n According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, page 25 (27 July), while the striker is awaiting calls for a potential move, the 25-year-old has turned down the Yorkshire club. <\/p>\n This comes amid Lecce\u2019s search for a potential replacement, with Ivan Stulic and Kevin Carlos being considered. <\/p>\n It is not said why Krstovic rejected a move to Elland Road<\/a>, as Krstovic continues to search for a new club.\u00a0<\/p>\n As good as Krstovic has been in the Serie A, there is a solid chance that he would have struggled in the Premier League.\u00a0<\/p>\n Italian football is vastly different to English, and the fact that he only scored 11 goals last season means he would have likely netted fewer for Leeds<\/a> this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n Farke needs a striker who can score 12 goals plus if the Yorkshire outfit are to stay in the top-flight. <\/p>\n Hopefully, the German now moves on to other targets who are proven in the Premier League.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/daniel-farke-leeds-1-1024x576.jpg\")
Daniel Farke is keen to add to his attack this summer ahead of the new Premier League season (Credit: Imago)Krstovic rejects Leeds United <\/strong><\/p>\n\n Nikola Krstovic\u00a0for Lecce in all competitions last season<\/strong><\/td>\n \n Appearances <\/td>\n 38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals <\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ![\"Feyenoord](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Igor-Paixao-2-1024x576.jpg\")
Igor Paixao is heavily linked with a move to Leeds United this transfer window (Credit: Imago)Krstovic would have struggled in the Premier League <\/strong><\/p>\n