Update in last few hours: Leeds now contact 49-goal ace's agent; Radz and 49ers willing to spend

Leeds United have made contact with the representatives of New York City forward Valentin Castellanos ahead of a possible move.

Castellanos is 23 years of age and is primarily a centre-forward who can also play on either wing.

An Argentina Under-23 international, Castellanos has scored 49 goals during his career so far and has been with New York City for three years.

His Transfermarkt value has soared during his time in America to a career-high £6.3m – making him New York City’s most valuable player at this moment in time.

Leeds attacker Jack Harrison also spent time with the MLS side early in his career, and it seems as if the Whites are keen on Castellanos’ services.

According to La Página Millonaria, relayed by Sports Witness, River Plate have made an improved offer for Castellanos in the last few hours.

However, along with River Plate, Castellanos’ agents have also received a phone call from Leeds, who are keen on a summer move and Andrea Radrizzani is willing to pay €12.3m (£10.3m).

Perhaps the chance to play under his compatriot Marcelo Bielsa could prove tempting, but with the transfer window in Argentina still open for seven more days and Castellanos apparently keen on returning to his native country, it seems as if a move to Elland Road in the summer is extremely unlikely.

The Whites had their chance to move for the forward last month, but, as we know, the club failed to bolster their senior ranks. That decision could prove to be a costly one over the coming months, especially with Bielsa’s side finding themselves in a relegation battle.

Bielsa’s thin squad on top of a number of injuries have played their part this season, so adding someone like Castellanos and a midfielder in January could have been a wise