Leeds United are currently very interested in signing Serie A forward Daniel Farke in the January transfer window, according to recent reports.
Farke warns Leeds to remain ‘humble’ in relegation battle
If the Elland Road players had been given the chance to move 10 points clear of the drop zone at the start of the season, they would have given it their all. As we enter the new year, a win against Manchester United this Sunday could become a dream come true.
Los Blancos, fresh off a six-game unbeaten run, will face rivals looking to take a big step towards survival. But Falke was not restless and warned his team to stay “awake” in the fight to avoid a drop-off.
The German told reporters earlier this week: “For a promoted team to have over 20 points at this stage of the season is a very good sign.
“What’s even more encouraging is that we’ve been performing more or less competitively in every game. This is very good, but we have to wake up. We can’t stop ourselves from picking up points because we’re not good enough to stay in this league.”
“We are confident and happy with the way we are doing things, but there is no time for retreating, humility or complacency.”
Falke talked about the kind of complacency the 49ers need to avoid this month. While the Yorkshire side continue to make good progress, the owners must support the team in the transfer market.
In that regard, there have already been reports that Leeds could target the likes of Ruben Vargas and current Serie A striker Artem Dovvik this month.
Leeds are very interested in signing Artem Dovvik
According to Tuttomercatoweb journalist Niccolo Ceccarini, Sport Witness reports that Leeds are very interested in signing Dovvik from AS Roma this month.
The forward is reportedly close to leaving for Roma, with the Premier League remaining the most likely destination in the January transfer window.
Leeds prioritize signing Bundesliga standout for £11m in January
He is a set-piece specialist.
He is an obvious move from Leeds in terms of height, but they are not the only club interested. Sunderland, who are competing alongside Los Blancos, are also among the clubs hoping to sign the 28-year-old.
It may come down to who is more willing to pay Dovvik’s hefty £94,000-a-week wage between the newly-promoted sides, making him the second-highest-paid player at Elland Road behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
League statistics 25/26 | Dobvik | Calvert Lewin |
|---|---|---|
minutes | 333 | 1,135 |
the goal | 2 | 8 |
assist | 1 | 0 |
expected number of goals | 2 | 6.8 |
Dovvik has struggled for minutes with Roma this season, but the numbers suggest he could become a reliable goalscorer if he moves to the Premier League.
The forward has matched his expected numbers with two goals in the league this season, making just over three appearances. Combine this with Calvert-Lewin and Leeds will have some serious attacking power.
