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Leeds\u2019 interest in Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic refuses to go away.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Montenegrin attacker notched 11 goals and five assists in Serie A last season and would add vital firepower to Daniel Farke<\/a>\u2018s side. <\/p>\n The Elland Road<\/a> outfit are in desperate need of a new forward ahead of the new Premier League campaign, and Krstovic fits the bill. <\/p>\n Whether a deal can be reached remains to be seen, but it may be doubtful after a new update. <\/p>\n Leeds seem to be continuing their pursuit<\/a> of the 25-year-old, who has starred in Italy since moving there in 2023. <\/p>\n La Gazzetta Dello Sport has reported in its print edition (page 20, 28 July) that the Whites have sent a proposal which was rejected by the 27-cap international. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n It states that Krstovic was spotted in talks with the president of the Italian club at the end of training this week, with a psychological tip mooted.<\/p>\n The newly promoted side needs to move on from Krstovic if they cannot agree on terms with him and the Italian club shortly.<\/p>\n There are doubts over whether he wants to leave Italy, and with the likes of Roma and AC Milan interested<\/a>, it may be best for Leeds to give up.<\/p>\n Krstovic\u2019s stats last season.<\/p>\n The first game against Everton is just 21 days away, and considering the doubts over Joel Piroe\u2019s ability in the top-flight, and Patrick Bamford\u2019s omission from Farke\u2019s plans<\/a>, it is vital that a new attacker is through the door before then. <\/p>\n The 49ers have made great progress in the market so far, strengthening the defensive and midfield ranks with the likes of Anton Stach, Jaka Bijol<\/a>, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Sebastian Bornauw, but they must act quickly to secure their next addition. <\/p>\n If they fail to sign a new striker, it could be a very long campaign for the Whites faithful, unless Piroe can be the difference maker, which remains to be seen.<\/p>\n Whereas, if they can get a prolific goalscorer in, it could be game-changing, both in terms of their survival bid and wider ambitions for the future.<\/p>\n![\"Daniel](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/daniel-farke1-1024x683.jpg\")
Farke wants a new striker. (Credit: Imago)Leece president intervenes amid Leeds offer<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Elland](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Elland-Road-1024x683.jpg\")
Krstovic looks increasingly unlikely to move to Yorkshire. (Credit: Imago)Leeds need to move on from Krstovic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Stats (Serie A)<\/td>\n Krstovic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Matches<\/td>\n 37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Minutes played<\/td>\n 3,068<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n