Leeds United decided to cut Patrick Bamford loose because of his recent injuries, had nothing to do with his ability | OneFootball

Leeds United decided to offload Patrick Bamford due to a catalogue of recent injuries, according to the Guardian.

Manager Daniel Farke has told the 31-year-old striker that he is not in his plans at the Elland Road club this season.

The Whites have since signed former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as his direct replacement.

The recruitment of the 28-year-old is a high-stakes gamble given that his injury record is very similar to Bamford’s.

The Leeds hero turned outcast has missed 78 games since 2018-19 due to injuries, having been unavailable for selection for 500 days.

Calvert-Lewin has missed a total of 83 games. He has been sidelined for 529 days across the last four campaigns.

Nevertheless, Leeds opted to sign him after telling Bamford to leave for the same reason.

Newcastle United considered signing Calvert-Lewin, but they decided he was too injury-prone.

It will be intriguing to see whether he will manage to stay fit after making 26 Premier League appearances last term.

Bamford is out of contract next June and is expected to leave before the end of the transfer window.

However, suitors have not been forthcoming in recent weeks, and Leeds could look to terminate his contract if he remains at the club beyond September 1.

Both parties will need to reach an agreement for this to happen, and it is an option that will likely occur given the current situation.

Bamford is past his prime and would have been unlikely to be able to offer Leeds quality service in front of goal this term after going 18 games across all competitions without a goal last season.