Leeds United in talks over sensational Artem Dovbyk swap deal as transfer takes major twist

Leeds United interested in £17m-rated striker who escaped them in the summer – the dominoes have fallen Fans spent all summer waiting on Leeds United to land a big name striker. But after missing out on multiple targets, the club decided on singing Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

The transfer came as a bit of a surprise considering all the names the club had been linked to. But the transfer has been a huge boost to the club. Now in January, it looks like the fans are going to go through another chase all over again.

Daniel Farke hinted in Thursday’s press conference that he would not be against adding quality to the team when asked if a striker was among this month’s targets. Earlier today, reports emerged that Wolves star Jorge Strand Larsen had been offered to clubs in England including the Whites.

Artem Dovbyk on Leeds United radar once again Now, journalist Ekrem Konur is also reporting that the Norwegian is not the only target on Leeds’ shortlist. He claims that AS Roma star Artem Dovbyk is another option. So the Whites will choose between the two players in their search for reinforcements this month.

Dovbyk was a serious target for Leeds in the summer, but despite all the reports, the striker chose to remain in Italy. With half of the season gone, it has now emerged that the 28-year old is looking for more playing time after starting in just three league games. He has played a total of 629 minutes overall and could be looking for a way out.

Artem Dovbyk This Season

Competition Games Played Minutes Goals Assists

Serie A 13 388 3 1

UEFA Europa League 4 241 0 1

Club could use more firepower Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been a great addition to the squad, but the club could add another option up front. Lukas Nmecha was supposed to be that, but the German has been in and out of the team due to injuries this season. Adding another capable goalscorer at this point of the season could be very crucial.

Leeds need goals to fire themselves into Premier League safety, and either Dovbyk or Strand Larsen would be very good options to join the team. With the new 3-5-2 system in place, they would thrive playing alongside Calvert-Lewin. Ultimately, all this will depend on the 49ers’ willingness to add to the squad this month.