{"id":337881,"date":"2025-08-12T07:38:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T07:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/337881\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T07:38:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T07:38:20","slug":"leeds-united-have-made-rodrigo-muniz-their-primary-transfer-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/337881\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United have made Rodrigo Muniz their primary transfer target"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Leeds United\u2019s search for a new centre-forward continues to take shape as the club work to strengthen their attacking options ahead of the upcoming season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to journalist <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JacobsBen\/status\/1954916586222957004\">Ben Jacobs<\/a>, Fulham\u2019s Rodrigo Muniz remains firmly at the top of Leeds\u2019 shortlist, despite no agreement being reached between the two clubs so far.<\/p>\n<p>Muniz impressed last season in the Premier League not only for his ability to score goals but also because of his physical presence and his link-up play.<\/p>\n<p>Muniz scored <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.com\/rodrigo-muniz\/leistungsdaten\/spieler\/735571\/plus\/0?saison=2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eight Premier League goals for Fulham last season<\/a> in 31 appearances in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>Leeds United involved in discussions to sign Rodrigo Muniz<\/p>\n<p>Discussions have been ongoing, but Fulham\u2019s valuation and reluctance to part with the Brazilian striker have so far prevented a breakthrough in negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Jacobs reports that while Leeds are prepared to remain patient in their pursuit, they are also keeping contingency plans in place.<\/p>\n<p>One such alternative is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has become a free agent this summer after leaving Everton.<\/p>\n<p>The striker has experience in the Premier League and newly promoted side Leeds believe he can help their attack next season in what promises to be a challenging one for the Whites.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\tMore Stories \/ Latest News<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2025\/08\/12\/just-in-tottenham-rivals-arsenal-talks-target\/\" title=\"Just in: Tottenham stun rivals Arsenal by entering talks to sign their target\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/featured-image-missing.png\" class=\"lazyload wp-image- lazyload\"\/>\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2025\/08\/12\/sources-liverpool-involved-talks-sell-exceptional-star\/\" title=\"Sources: Liverpool involved in talks to sell \u2018exceptional\u2019 star in a late move this summer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COS-FeaturedHero-Image-Templates-44.jpg\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1635586 has-webp lazyload\" alt=\"Liverpool manager Arne Slot\"  data-\/>\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2025\/08\/12\/sources-ruben-amorim-requests-man-united-signing\/\" title=\"Sources: Ruben Amorim personally requests Man United to sign 26-year-old CL winner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/COS-FeaturedHero-Image-Templates-43.jpg\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1635583 has-webp lazyload\" alt=\"Man United manager Ruben Amorim\"  data-\/>\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t&#13;<br \/>\nDominic Calvert-Lewin is another player on Leeds\u2019 radar<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1722\" height=\"1219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nottingham-forest-v-fulham-pre-season-friendly.jpg\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-1635590 has-webp\" alt=\"Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham \"  data- style=\"aspect-ratio:1722\/1219;max-width:1722px\"\/>Rodrigo Muniz of Fulham (Photo by Gualter Fatia\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>However, Calvert-Lewin is not their first choice striker and Leeds will only plan to move for him if they find Muniz unattainable.<\/p>\n<p>The recruitment team at Elland Road is determined to bring in a proven goal scorer who can make an immediate impact, with both Muniz and Calvert-Lewin fitting that profile.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2025\/06\/18\/leeds-keen-sign-rodrigo-muniz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whether Leeds United succeed in signing Muniz from Fulham<\/a> or move to a high-profile alternative like Calvert-Lewin, it is clear the club is prioritising a marquee signing up front to spearhead their survival bid.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caughtoffside.com\/2025\/08\/05\/leeds-and-sunderland-offered-aleksandar-mitrovic\/\" aria-label=\"\u201c68 goals in 79 games: Leeds and Sunderland handed the opportunity to land goal machine\u201d (Edit)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">68 goals in 79 games: Leeds and Sunderland handed the opportunity to land goal machine<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Leeds United\u2019s search for a new centre-forward continues to take shape as the club work to strengthen 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