Leeds United continue to be in talks and negotiations regarding a potential transfer deal for Rodrigo Muniz, the promising 24-year-old striker who has been a standout player in the Premier League with Fulham. Muniz’s talent has been evident over the past two seasons, during which he managed to score an impressive total of 21 goals. Despite his success on the field, Muniz has faced stiff competition for playing time at Craven Cottage, resulting in just eight league starts last season.
Leeds have expressed a keen interest in signing Muniz, viewing him as a valuable addition to their attacking lineup. While the Whites did have a bid rejected for the Brazilian striker recently, they remain hopeful and are closely monitoring any developments that could pave the way for Muniz’s move to Elland Road. However, the potential transfer fee for Muniz is reported to be in the region of £40 million, a substantial amount that may require Leeds to offload some players in order to raise the necessary funds.
To secure the funds for a potential deal, Leeds are looking at accelerating the exits of Patrick Bamford and Mateo Joseph, both of whom are likely to be leaving the club this summer. Bamford has been informed that he is not part of the manager’s plans moving forward, while Joseph has submitted a transfer request with the intention of returning to Spain.
Muniz, who is determined to earn regular playing time and potentially secure a spot in the Brazil World Cup squad, sees a move to Leeds as an attractive opportunity. With the potential departures of Bamford and Joseph, Leeds could free up significant funds to bolster their attacking options. The potential sale of Bamford alone could result in a substantial saving of over £700,000 in wages, in addition to a transfer fee. Furthermore, Joseph’s transfer could bring in over £10 million, providing Leeds with additional resources to pursue a deal for Muniz.
As the new season draws closer, Leeds are aware of the need to expedite their plans in order to secure Muniz’s services and strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. Thus, the Whites are actively working on finalizing the necessary steps to make this potential transfer a reality.
