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Leeds United have rekindled their interest in Santiago Gimenez, with AC Milan preparing to offload the striker in the January transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n Daniel Farke may have prevented himself from getting fired<\/a> after the Whites beat Chelsea 3-1 on Tuesday, as the German will certainly need to be backed if he is to stay at LS11.<\/p>\n Regardless of the situation with Farke<\/a>, the 49ers need to have transfer targets in mind for January, with Leeds still in a battle to stay in the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leeds were keen on signing Gimenez<\/a> in 2024, but the Mexican made a move from Feyenoord to AC Milan, where he is now struggling for minutes.<\/p>\n The Whites have clearly kept Gimenez<\/a> in their sights, with a deal now looking more likely than ever, according to reports.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Leeds emerge as favourites to sign Santiago Gimenez <\/p>\n There have been concerns over Leeds\u2019 attacking threat<\/a> this season, with many questioning whether there is enough quality in the final third to keep the Whites up.<\/p>\n Despite a brilliant result against Chelsea recently, there could be another stage where Leeds<\/a> will struggle for goals again.<\/p>\n Gimenez could be the man to prevent these issues from January onwards.<\/p>\n According to Spanish outlet Fichajes<\/a>, Leeds have shown specific interest in Gimenez, with the Whites standing out as the determined candidate for the striker\u2019s signature.<\/p>\n Leeds are said to be closely monitoring his situation at AC Milan, with a possibility of negotiating a loan deal or a cut-price transfer due to his lack of game time.<\/p>\n Multiple Premier League clubs are interested in signing Gimenez, but as it stands, the Whites\u2019 proposal is reportedly the most concrete.<\/p>\n Leeds have fresh striker injury concerns <\/p>\n Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now taken his tally up to three for the season, scoring in consecutive games against Manchester City and Chelsea.<\/p>\n Lukas Nmecha has four goals and had another ruled out in the Chelsea match, with both strikers looking like a threat when playing alongside one another.<\/p>\n DF: “No fresh injury concerns. James and Longstaff are out. We will take some late decisions after a quick turnaround. Nmecha has hamstring problems. We have to assess him. Calvert-Lewin with calf problems. Question mark on him. Some players with lots of load.” #lufc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Beren Cross (@BerenCross) December 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n However, the pair are carrying injury concerns and may not be available in the Whites\u2019 next Premier League match.<\/p>\n Farke said, as quoted by Beren Cross: \u201cNmecha has hamstring problems. We have to assess him. Calvert-Lewin with calf problems. Question mark on him.\u201d<\/p>\n Leeds need more additions in January, and they would only be helping their chances of survival if they were to bring Gimenez to LS11.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article?<\/strong> Stay connected with all the latest Leeds United news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013@motleedsnews<\/a><\/p>\n \n
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