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Leeds United are reportedly close to completing the signing of Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis.<\/strong><\/p>\n Panathinaikos want \u00a321.5million for Leeds-linked Ioannidis<\/a>, who scored 11 goals in all competitions last season. <\/p>\n It was reported that Leeds are keeping tabs on Ioannidis<\/a> earlier in the window, but negotiations appear to have entered an advanced stage. <\/p>\n Daniel Farke<\/a> has already welcomed several attackers to Elland Road<\/a> this summer, with Noah Okafor\u2019s \u00a317.3m arrival from AC Milan confirmed by Leeds<\/a> last week. <\/p>\n Dominic Calvert-Lewin has also joined Leeds on a free transfer<\/a>, after leaving Everton at the end of the season. <\/p>\n Ioannidis<\/a> has attracted plenty of eyes following his move from Levadiakos in 2020, with his strongest form falling in the 2023\/24 season. <\/p>\n The striker scored 23 goals and provided nine assists across all competitions, catching particular attention for his goals against Villarreal and Stade Rennais in the Europa League. <\/p>\n The 25-year-old could be compared to outgoing Leeds forward Patrick Bamford<\/a>, possessing a tall frame but remarkably quick feet and a deadly finish when faced with the goal.<\/p>\n Ioannidis can often be seen collecting the ball outside the box before turning away from his man and driving forward. <\/p>\n The Greek international is also prone to running into space in the channels, collecting the ball out wide before beating his man on the inside to set up a teammate or finish himself.<\/p>\n The Daily Record reported on 26 August that Ioannidis is set to join Leeds, with Panathinaikos targeting Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers as a replacement. <\/p>\n What Fabrizio Romano has said about Leeds target Fotis Ioannidis<\/strong><\/p>\n Leeds<\/a> have a fight on their hands for the signing of Ioannidis, if the words of Fabrizio Romano are anything to go by. <\/p>\n The transfer guru reported on 26 August that it is, in fact, Sporting CP who are leading the race for the striker. <\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udfe2\u26aa\ufe0f Sporting CP are close to getting deal done for Fotis Ioannidis as new striker to replace Conrad Harder.<\/p>\n Agreement done with the player and now underway club to club. pic.twitter.com\/T6kE5O6Vvk<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1Ioannidis-1024x576.png\")
Ioannidis is a Leeds target (Credit: Imago)Panathinaikos looking at Cyriel Dessers to replace Leeds-bound Fotis Ioannidis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Fotis Ioannidis<\/td>\n Panathinaikos<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Appearances<\/td>\n 189<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Goals<\/td>\n 51<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Assists<\/td>\n 15<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n