Daniel Farke has made it clear that his squad are not Premier League-ready because the club are weaker in the final third compared to their Championship team last season. The Leeds boss wants at least three new players in the final third before the window slams shut on September 1st.
Leeds are in the market for a starting number 9, a versatile attacking midfielder and a left-winger in the final weeks of the transfer window, and are working hard behind the scenes to land the targets Farke wants this summer.
However, the Whites are also open to the possibility of adding some experienced back-up to their squad in certain positions, and are carefully assessing their options.
Leeds United are ready with an offer for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer
Former Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been heavily linked with a move to Leeds in the ongoing transfer window.
The former England star has been in talks with Besiktas to terminate his contract and move on a free transfer this summer from the Turkish giants.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is keen to leave Besiktas, and Leeds have been touted as a potential destination for the player this summer.
According to Turkish journalist Firat Gunayer, the Whites have indeed made a move to sign the 31-year-old in the ongoing transfer window.
It has been claimed that they have made an offer to take him to Elland Road and add his Premier League experience to their squad this summer.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is believed to be keen on returning to England this month, and a move to Leeds could appeal to the player, who won the Premier League and Champions League with Liverpool.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is not a priority for Leeds, but could be a solid option
Leeds are likely to prioritise signing forwards who can come in and score the goals needed to keep them in the Premier League next season.
A move for Leicester’s Bilal El Khannouss is underway, and the Whites remain interested in Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz this summer.
However, Oxlade-Chamberlain could be a smart pick-up for Leeds if he becomes available on a free transfer in the ongoing transfer window.
His Premier League experience would come in handy for a Leeds side who are expected to try and just survive in the top flight in the upcoming campaign.
The former Liverpool star is also a versatile player who can provide cover for multiple positions, which can be invaluable towards the end of the season.
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