Three Premier League strikers Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa could sign this summer
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has been handed a large transfer budget by owner Andrea Radrizzani for the upcoming summer window, as the Whites plan for life in the Premier League. Express Sport analyses which strikers could be at Elland Road next season.
Leeds: Transfer market has been 'hard work' says Bielsa
Leeds United will be hoping to be a Premier League team next season, after their excellent campaign so far in the Championship. It's believed that Marcelo Bielsa will be looking to sign a new striker this summer to improve the depth of his squad.
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Teemu Pukki
Norwich City striker Teemu Pukki has been backed to join Leeds this summer, if the Canaries are relegated.
Pukki has had a successful start to life in the Premier League, scoring five goals in his first three games.
In total, he has scored 11 goals in the Premier League for Norwich this season; level with Manchester City star Raheem Sterling, and Manchester United's Anthony Martial.
"Pukki would be the obvious choice," Former Leeds star Danny Mills told Football Insider. "He is a goalscorer and he has proven he can do it. A good position and the way that Leeds play…"
Leeds news: Pukki has already been backed for a Leeds transfer (Image: GETTY Images)
Leeds came close to signing Southampton forward Che Adams during the January transfer window.
The Whites reportedly offered Southampton a deal that would see Adams join Elland Road on loan for the remainder of the season.
The deal would have included a sizeable loan fee, as well as a £20million obligation-to-buy if Leeds were promoted.
With Adams struggling for time time this season - he hasn't started a league game for Saints since December - Leeds may consider another move for the forward over the coming months.
Bielsa also considered a move for Watford's Andre Gray during the winter transfer window.
He was considered a back-up option to Adams, after the deal seemingly fell through.
But, it was a similar story for Leeds with Gray, after the Whites were priced out of a deal.
If Leeds gain promotion to the Premier League this season, their wage budget would likely be increased owing to TV revenue, meaning Gray could be a feasible signing.
Gray has also struggled for game time this season, and he could be open to being Leeds' main forward next season.