According to The Sun’s Alan Nixon, the Whites are willing to spend up to £15 million for the midfielder who has scored 46 goals for Swansea since joining from PSV two years ago, but will have to make a “huge” offer to the player himself.
There had been suggestions in the last week that a new contract would be signed in South Wales, but that appears to have been dismissed.
Leeds have signed Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow, and Sam Byram thus far, with Tottenham‘s Joe Rodon on loan.
It’s either now or never.
With 19 league goals in the Championship last season and 22 the season before, it’s easy to see why the three relegated sides would be interested in Piroe as they attempt to mount a promotion push.
While Leicester have sold James Maddison and Harvey Barnes for large sums to Tottenham and Newcastle, respectively, and Southampton have paid a large fee to send Romeo Lavia to Chelsea following James Ward-Prowse’s lucrative move to West Ham, the Whites have brought in comparatively little.
Prior to Tyler Adams‘ recent transfer to Bournemouth for a few million more than his £20 million release clause, they had only brought in little sums for Rodrigo and Tyler Roberts, as well as some minor loan costs.
But, one way or another, Daniel Farke needs to enhance his team before the deadline, and with a new central midfielder expected soon, it appears that the striker position may finally be handled.
Leeds United appear to have grabbed the lead in their pursuit of Piroe, but they will very certainly have to put big money into the equation, both at club level and with the attacker, and there is clearly a lot of money to be spent at rival teams.
The 49ers have stated that they are ready to be aggressive in the market, and this would be an excellent opportunity to demonstrate that, given that the recent Adams deal has alleviated profit and sustainability worries.
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