They have since secured some reinforcements, but Leeds United reportedly took the approach to signing the offensive additions they scored in the Europa League earlier this summer.
Fark: Leeds “not ready for Premier League level”
Like Sunderland, Leeds returned to the Premier League with a lot of intentions. The whites are ready to head straight to the transfer window this summer, welcoming Sean Longstaff, Jaka Bijol, Lucas Peri and four others to avoid an immediate relegation.
But the task would be easier said than done, and Daniel Fark has already admitted that his front line is still lacking in Premier League quality following a friendly draw with Villarreal.
“We know we’re not ready for Premier League level on offense. We’ve proven we’re ready for one game.
“In particular, in the offense, you can add quality ones in the last bit, and of course as a manager, you have to make all players available on the first day of the preseason and adapt to groups and principles, so you do training sessions.
“The shorter the time in the first game, the more difficult it will be to integrate them, fully prepare and speed them up. There’s still time to do that, and you’ll need to add to it.
“We all are with us and our main people who are responsible for spending our money are trying everything to make these additions as fast as possible.
As for the additional attacks, it has been an annoying summer for people on Elland Road up until now. Things like Beto and Rodrigo Muniz are threatening to steal headlines, but at this stage there is unlikely to be a deal between two impressive forwards. Meanwhile, the Leeds and the 49ers also took an early approach to signing former Premier League wingers.
Leeds approached Mussa Zinepo
As African Foot reported, Leeds approached Musazinnepo early this summer, attempting to sign a standard Liege Winger, earning around £18,000 a week.
But in the end, the approach failed, and the former Southampton man remained a standard Liège player. It would be interesting to see that change as white people become more desperate to intensify their attacks, but that could mean they have to compete with Saudi and Iranian clubs for Djenepo’s signatures.
Djenepo certainly ticks the box for his Premier League experience, previously enjoying four years of spells at Southampton, and was impressed with the Europa League stage at Standard Riege in the past.
But as things stand, the 27-year-old appears to be down as a missed target on Elland Road. Farke and the 49ers aim to transform Leeds’ offense into one of the quality of the Premier League.
