Leeds United face striker shortfall as Mudryk hopes fade and Gnonto exit hinges on winger | OneFootball

Leeds United could end deadline day without a striker signing, and hopes of landing Mykhailo Mudryk are fading as Tottenham appear to have made a late move. Leeds Live reports that, barring an unexpected opening, a centre-forward addition may not arrive.

Chelsea favour alternative options for the 25-year-old, having pushed a Strasbourg route the player does not want. Leeds kept talks alive despite that, leaving the door only narrowly open, and the situation may have shifted overnight.

Failure to secure a left winger would halt Wilfried Gnonto’s exit. With permission, the 22-year-old flew to Italy on Monday for a medical, but Leeds will not sanction a departure without a replacement. An Italian club has revived interest, and Gnonto started only three Premier League games last season.

The Athletic reports that Largie Ramazani appears close to a permanent move to Burnley.

Daniel Farke has cited finances and the scarcity of the right profile at the right price. He maintains that signing for the sake of numbers is pointless, and any arrival must bring quality and competition. Leeds look set to carry two centre-forwards until at least January after Joel Piroe’s season-long loan to West Ham United.

Farke has also flagged centre-back depth after Joe Rodon’s injury at Brentford, and the search for a left-footed wing-back remains active. Paraag Marathe said this month that holding back some budget for late flexibility is important. Leeds remain open to late opportunities, though early indications point to one signing at most, and possibly none.

Source: Leeds Live

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