{"id":662319,"date":"2025-12-30T11:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/662319\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:04:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T11:04:14","slug":"leeds-united-now-eyeing-4m-bargain-for-english-born-attacker-currently-at-afcon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/662319\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United now eyeing \u00a34m bargain for English-born attacker currently at AFCON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The rumours are surfacing thick and fast with the January transfer window just around the corner, and the latest player to be linked with Leeds United is currently impressing at AFCON.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daniel Farke\u2019s<\/a> switch to 3-5-2 and injuries to Joe Rodon and Lukas Nmecha have highlighted the need for another central defender, with Sebastiaan Bornauw the only cover Leeds have at centre-back currently.<\/p>\n

Do Leeds even NEED signings after enjoying success with a 3-5-2 formation? <\/p>\n

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We speak about what is possible (privately) but it\u2019s not my job to speak in public about it or judge it in any way. I deal with what I\u2019ve got. Of course I want the best possible squad, the best possible players and to improve the players as much as possible, but I don\u2019t own the club<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Then, up top, the use of two strikers sees Leeds<\/a> suddenly lack depth. Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are both injury-prone, and there is a chance that Joel Piroe leaves the club<\/a> over the next four weeks.<\/p>\n

Having failed to sign an attacking midfielder in the summer, Leeds<\/a> could also go after a player like Harry Wilson and Forest\u2019s James McAtee has been linked<\/a>. Now, Leeds are eyeing an English-born Porto player.<\/p>\n

\"DannyPhoto by Khaled DESOUKI \/ AFP via Getty ImagesLeeds want Cameroon and Porto star Danny Namaso in January<\/p>\n

Reading-born Danny Namaso, 25, is currently on loan at Ligue 1 side Auxerre from Porto. After coming through Reading\u2019s academy and playing 35 times for the Royals, Porto swooped, luring him to Portugal.<\/p>\n

After an initial period in the reserves, Namaso has since gone on to have a hand in 24 goals in 106 Porto matches despite only starting 36 of those games. An impressive return from the former Reading star.<\/p>\n

With AFCON approaching, Namaso chose to go to Auxerre and get regular game time in the summer. He\u2019s since scored two Ligue 1 goals and has started both AFCON games for Cameroon in Morocco.<\/p>\n

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AfricaFoot<\/a> claims Leeds have taken note and are one of four clubs interested. Porto are willing to sell in January if they receive the \u00a34m fee in Namaso\u2019s Auxerre loan. It is unclear what power Auxerre has.<\/p>\n

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The likes of Joel Piroe and Willy Gnonto are struggling to force their way into Farke’s plans.<\/p>\n

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Marc Roca\u2019s Real Betis fighting Leeds for bargain signature<\/p>\n

Namaso has the potential to be a real bargain, and his form in Portugal, given a lack of starts, is certainly impressive. Versatile, Namaso can play anywhere in attack \u2013 both flanks, behind the striker or up front.<\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly, Leeds are not alone in the pursuit of Namaso. Marc Roca and Diego Llorente\u2019s Real Betis are also named as a suitor, as they look to bring the forward to Spain for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n

French giants Monaco and Nice are also interested in Namaso, who has a \u00a370m<\/a> release clause. Whether Namaso wants to leave Auxerre, where he has a loan deal until June, remains to be seen at this stage.<\/p>\n

Leeds are in action twice this week, facing Liverpool on New Year\u2019s Day before hosting Manchester United on Sunday at Elland Road. They are the second and third of five games within the space of a fortnight.<\/p>\n

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