Daniel Farke may be seeking a new striker at Leeds United.
The German manager has mostly relied on Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin this season, with the duo performing well and each scoring four goals. However, Nmecha is currently sidelined due to injury, and his fitness history is a concern, as is the case with Calvert-Lewin. Therefore, it appears logical for Leeds to consider adding another striking option in the winter transfer window.
A report from Tutto Mercato Web suggests that Leeds United have expressed interest in Santiago Gimenez, but negotiations are at an early stage.
AC Milan is reportedly looking to offload the Mexican international in January, despite his desire to stay, as revealed by his father. Leeds’ interest in Gimenez seems concrete, but the potential deal is still in its early phases, indicating that the club has only recently shown admiration for the player.
Gimenez, who hails from Buenos Aires, was recently offered to Leeds, as AC Milan seeks a buyer. West Ham is also reportedly interested in the 24-year-old striker.
The likelihood of the deal being an initial loan move for Leeds United is mentioned by Tutto Mercato Web. With financial constraints impacting the club’s transfer activities, a loan move is deemed more feasible. Given Gimenez’s struggles at AC Milan and the higher competitiveness of the Premier League compared to Serie A, Leeds may choose a cautious approach in investing a substantial sum in the striker without evaluating his performance first.
