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Leeds United: Striker the priority for Leeds in the January window

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Signing a new striker in the January window is the top priority for Leeds United, according to Pete O’Rourke.

Leeds are set to enter the upcoming transfer window as Jesse Marsch will look to improve the squad and stabilise the hectic run into the World Cup which saw 14 goals scored in their last two league games.

The American looked like his days were numbered after just two points from eight games saw them freefall down the table but a shock win at Anfield ended that run.

However, it does seem that Leeds fans could endure another relegation battle this season as they currently hover only two points above the drop.

The form of Patrick Bamford has been a key reason behind the struggles with the Englishman yet to find the net this season, leading Pete O’Rourke to reveal to This is Futbol that Leeds’ transfer plans revolve around a new forward.

“I think centre-forward is a top priority for Leeds in the January transfer window. We all know their problems that they’ve had up front, with Patrick Bamford’s injury problems and I think a new striker is something that Jesse Marsch would like to bring in just to add options to his attack,” O’Rourke said.

TIF Thoughts on O’Rourke’s comments…

It’s quite obvious a new striker is the way for the American to go, Bamford is a shadow of the player who bagged 17 Premier League goals in the 2020/21 campaign, he only featured nine times last season in the league due to injury which completely drained his confidence.

The 29-year-old has already missed nine big chances this season in the league, staggering to think he’s not even scored once, it’s the fourth highest in the league.

It’s left the goalscoring void to be filled by Rodrigo who’s the Whites’ top scorer with a good return of nine goals in 14 games, but when you consider it’s already his highest-scoring return at Elland Road and 16 is his career-high, you do question whether it is sustainable.

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