Leeds are currently competing with Championship opponents to recruit a £20 million star at Elland Road.

Leeds United have set their sights on a £20 million frontman from a second-tier competitor ahead of the new season.

Leeds United are facing a variety of challenges as they strive to complete the’really fantastic signing’ of Swansea City‘s Joel Piroe at Elland Road, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
Despite the fact that the new Championship season begins in only a few days, with the Whites hosting Cardiff City on Sunday, manager Daniel Farke is still looking for reinforcements.

Leeds United transfer news: Joel Piroe
According to Football Insider, Leeds will have to pay up to £20 million to persuade Swansea to let Piroe to leave before the September 1 transfer deadline.

According to the source, the Welsh club is expecting offers after the striker scored 20 goals last season, but they are not in a rush to agree on a fee.

Southampton and Leicester City, who were relegated from the Premier League alongside Leeds in May, are also said to be interested in signing Piroe.

According to respected writer Jacobs, Everton are attempting to offer the Dutchman a route into the top division as well.

Piroe‘s agents are dissatisfied with Swansea‘s recommendations on how to organise a potential move, despite increased interest from Serie A side Atalanta, who had previously agreed on the conditions of a sale with former chief executive Julian Winter.

Leeds‘ Championship rivals are sticking to their guns despite the fact that the former PSV Eindhoven man is in the final year of his contract, which pays just under £12,000 per week.

Piroe has been a dangerous threat in the second division, scoring 41 goals and providing eight assists in 88 appearances.

What did Ben Jacobs have to say about Piroe?
Jacobs believes Piroe would be a wise addition to Leeds‘ team as they pursue an instant return to the Premier League, but Swansea‘s asking price is proving difficult to overcome.

The respectable writer also hears that the Yorkshire club are not first in line for the 23-year-old, with Nice offering a potential route into Ligue 1, so Farke has a lot of work to do if he wants to win the race for an agreement.

“He could be a really good signing,” Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT. He is clearly in pre-season mode at the moment, and Swansea’s asking price is pretty high.

“It will be difficult for anyone to close a deal at value.” At the moment, I believe Leeds are not the team to watch in comparison to Leicester and Southampton, who have both looked.

“Aside from English football, there has been some interest from Nice.” However, nothing is imminent at this time.”

What lies ahead for Leeds?
Leeds have been dealt a setback in their quest to keep Wilfried Gnonto, with transfer source Dean Jones telling GIVEMESPORT that the Italy international wants to go in the summer.

According to Football Insider, Everton are hoping to offer a speedy return to the top flight and are outbidding Napoli for his signature.

According to the source, the Toffees have the upper hand since the reigning Serie A winners must authorise departures before pursuing Gnonto, who piled up four goals and as many assists in 28 Leeds appearances last season, and £20 million is expected to be enough to secure him.

Everton, Leeds, and the winger’s representatives are in talks, and he has made his way into Sean Dyche‘s radar due to his versatility.

However, the Whites are keen to keep Gnonto and have already turned down a £15 million bid from Everton.