AliousLeeds United is reportedly intensifying their pursuit of a transfer target as they aim to provide manager Daniel Farke with a squad capable of securing promotion back to the Premier League.
Following their Championship playoff final loss to Southampton, Leeds has had a challenging summer.
They’ve made only three permanent signings while seeing numerous players depart, including high-profile sales of Archie Gray and Glen Kamara for nearly £50m combined.
The club now faces the potential loss of more key players, with Everton reportedly in talks for Wilfried Gnonto and widespread interest in Crysencio Summerville, last season’s Championship Player of the Year.
Amidst these challenges, talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook reports that Leeds and the 49ers Enterprises have “formalised their interest” in Blackburn Rovers forward Sammie Szmodics.
The Irish attacker finished as the Championship’s top scorer last season with 27 goals in 44 appearances.
Szmodics, who has two years left on his £15,000-a-week contract at Blackburn, has drawn praise for his development and goal-scoring ability.
Both Leeds and newly-promoted Ipswich Town are reportedly keen on signing him, with Blackburn believed to be holding out for around £20m after rejecting an initial bid from Ipswich.
Leeds’ formal interest in Szmodics raises questions about potential departures from their own attacking lineup.
The pursuit of the prolific striker could indicate the club’s preparation for upcoming changes in their frontline.
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