'Marsch and Orta are...' - Phil Hay drops pre-summer Leeds transfer news; next 7 days crucial

The Whites have been troubled by injury problems throughout this season, with key players missing important chunks of action.

That particularly applies to Patrick Bamford, who shone last term but has only started seven Premier League matches in 2021/22, with his season now over with a foot problem.

Leeds have felt short in central attacking areas, with too much onus on youngsters such as Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood, and it is an area that needs to be addressed.

According to Hay on Twitter, that is exactly what is going to happen, with Marsch and Orta expected to agree on bringing in a striker in the summer transfer window:

“Marsch and Orta are due to have a scouting meeting next week to plan ahead. On whether Leeds need more resources at centre forward, Marsch says it’s possible that they’ll look for more attackers and an extra number nine.”

A lack of depth has been Leeds’ problem this season, especially up front, so it makes perfect sense to spend time looking at potential striking options.

Bamford also turns 29 later this year and will eventually need replacing, too, not to mention a healthy competition for playing time should also bring out the best in him.

Someone like Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton-Diaz, who is apparently a target, could be an ideal signing, having scored 20 goals in 28 Championship starts in 2021/22 to date, as well as netting four times in 11 caps for Chile.

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