Leeds United They took a closer look at a “pace” wide player at the weekend as they keep an eye on January recruits, according to a new report.
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The January transfer window has been quiet so far for the Whites, which is probably no surprise considering they are top of the league. championship and reached the fourth round of the FA Cup. But that doesn’t mean Leeds won’t do any transfer business in the remaining two weeks of the window.
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According to reports, Yorkshire looking to sign a new goalkeeper Illan Meslier has made mistakes this season despite Daniel Farke’s public support for the Frenchman.
As well as looking to sign a new goalkeeper, the Championship side are also in the market for a new forward and have renewed their interest in him. Merjim Berisha. Leeds United have also been linked with a signing Emmanuel Rat Rat from Middlesbrough, but the deal now looks more difficult as MLS side Atalanta have made an offer worth £20m to sign the striker.
Falke may also now be pushing further up the club’s hierarchy in the search for a new striker, as Joe Gerhardt set to move to Hull City. The Whites have sanctioned his temporary departure, but that could mean Leeds are now in the market for his replacement, despite the fact that Gelhardt has barely featured this season.
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But according to Leeds United News, the Whites are focusing on more than just a new goalkeeper and striker. Leeds United considering Bali Mumba Plymouth Argyle scouts were on hand to watch him play against Brentford on Saturday.
The 23-year-old full-back, who can also play as a winger, joins the Pilgrims on loan from Norwich City for the first time in the 2022/23 season. They secured Mumba’s move on a permanent basis after scoring six goals and assisting seven as Plymouth gained promotion to the Championship.
Mumba has been an important player for Plymouth in the Championship, helping the team defeat their opponents last season, scoring three goals. He has continued to impress this season, so much so that Leeds United scouts were watching him play in Plymouth’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Brentford while they were also Look for ways to improve defense.
The Whites are keeping a close eye on Mumba and are considering a move for him during the remainder of this transfer window, but it is unclear how much he will cost as he is contracted until 2027. Farke fully understands what Mumba’s situation can bring, as the player he had at Norwich City, and he was the man to give him his debut in the Premier League and Carabao Cup, tagging the defender.”Pacey” Back in 2021.
Wake said: “Actually, I’m happy because we wanted to use more pacey full-backs in our side and that’s why we gave Barry (Mumba) his debut.”