Leeds United is considering making a “major target” out of Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe as Georginio Rutter gets closer to an Elland Road exit, as reported by Sky Sports.
According to an internet source, Leeds is having trouble signing the 21-year-old because Marseille is putting up a fight, and Daniel Farke needs additional attackers before the transfer window shuts. This was reported on August 15.
In case the EFL Cup results of a 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough and a 3-3 draw with Portsmouth weren’t awful enough, Rutter is now predicted to turn down a new contract at Elland Road in order to sign with Brighton [Alex Crook].
Is Leeds United frantically trying to sign Jonathan Rowe?
Leeds’ prospects of winning promotion this season will not be aided by the departures of Crysencio Summerville and Rutter, as Farke is already facing a great deal of pressure.
Both players contributed significantly to the Whites’ successful season last year, scoring 25 goals and dishing out 23 assists between them in the Championship, almost catapulting the team back into the Premier League.
Nevertheless, Leeds lost to Southampton 1-0 in the play-off final at Wembley, ensuring that more departures were anticipated this summer as they failed to secure automatic promotion.
Nevertheless, Farke’s team has not added any offensive players thus far, and with the transfer window closing in only 15 days, there is not much time left to execute a deal.
The 21-year-old, who missed many games due to injury last season, finished with 12 goals and 2 assists in 32 Championship appearances. He may be the ideal addition for Farke’s left-wing assault.
Farke appears to be missing depth on either side, even with Dan James and Wilfried Gnonto filling the flanks. This may be fixed by clinching a deal for the Canaries star. But Leeds has to move quickly.
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