Journalist Ben Jacobs has hinted that Leeds United could move for Flamengo striker Pedro, who is currently at the World Cup with Brazil.
The 25-year-old has scored 61 goals in 149 games for his club, and earned a spot in the squad for the tournament alongside the likes of Neymar and Vinicius Junior.
Jesse Marsch could benefit from having another striker in the squad, with Patrick Bamford suffering from injury problems, and the Brazilian has been in great form for his club.
The Whites have also been linked with a move for AC Milan attacking midfielder Charles De Ketelaere to reinforce Marsch’s options further up the pitch.
Speaking to GIVEMESPORT, Jacobs claimed that he was one to look out for when it comes to Leeds strengthening in January.
“I think that the other name to keep an eye on from Leeds’ point of view is Pedro, who could obviously be very important for Brazil at this World Cup,” Jacobs stated.
“He’s only 25 years of age, he’s only won a couple of caps for his country, but he was very impressive for Flamengo last season.
“Pretty much played 60-odd games and got either a goal or an assist in half of them and had a real breakthrough in the Copa Libertadores, especially where he scored double figures; almost a goal a game.”
TIF thoughts on Leeds and Pedro…
Signing a Brazil international would be a big coup for Marsch, and his side certainly need strengthening in attack.
When Bamford has played, he has been disappointing and ranks in the bottom 8% of European strikers for non-penalty goals.
Pedro would arrive as a player in great form who knows where the goal is and could end up being the difference between relegation and survival.
Whether a deal with Flamengo can be struck is an issue, and given his presence in the Brazil squad, he may likely attract a lot of attention from clubs worldwide, but if Leeds can pull it off it could be a great signing.