49ers eyeing Leeds move to sign £8m+ striker who already knows Ramazani

Leeds United are looking to sign a new £8m+ striker who already knows Whites winger Largie Ramazani.

Leeds eye signings as Millwall win takes them back top of Championship

Daniel Farke’s side returned to the summit of the Championship table in midweek after a 2-0 win over Millwall.

A draw at the beginning of the month to West Brom and a defeat to Portsmouth allowed Sheffield United and Burnley to reduce the deficit, however, Leeds took advantage of the Blades and the Clarets dropping points to Bristol City and the Baggies, respectively.

The Whites now sit four points clear of Burnley in third and two ahead of Sheffield United ahead of their trip to Loftus Road to face QPR on Saturday lunchtime.

Talking after the win over Millwall, Farke said: “An excellent win for us tonight and after a pretty busy period, I think also excellent performance.

“I think the key in the first half was to be there with excellent defensive behaviour and also to fight our way to create chances, like for the first goal. It was a great second goal. You also have to say, game after a loss, sometimes you have to shake off a bit the disappointment and also that you feel a bit unsure after a loss to gain the confidence back.

“That was what we did in the first half. In the second half, or at halftime, we spoke also a bit about a few changes in our positioning, in the build-up, in our possession play, to gain more control over the game. And the lads delivered brilliantly because I think the second half was in full control and full dominance over the game.”

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Should Leeds seal promotion back to the Premier League, the 49ers Enterprises may be busy in the summer transfer window.

There are reports that a verbal agreement has already been reached with Leeds and former midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is currently on loan at Ipswich Town from Manchester City.

However, a new attacker to potentially replace top earner Patrick Bamford could also be wise, considering the forward has been out for large parts of the campaign through injury once again.

Southampton’s Cameron Archer was the target in January and still looks to be on Leeds’ radar, however, a new name has emerged on the Elland Road wishlist.

Leeds looking to sign £8m+ striker Ibrahima Kone

According to reports from Africa Foot, Leeds are keen on signing Almeria forward Ibrahima Kone this summer. Compared to Romelu Lukaku due to his power, Kone is currently on loan at Al Okhdood Club in Saudi Arabia but could be sold permanently ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Blackburn and Sheffield United were both keen on Kone last summer, who has a release clause in his Almeria contract set at €10m (£8.4m).

Leeds negotiated with Almeria in 2024 to sign Ramazani following Crysencio Summerville’s exit, and Kone has played alongside the current Whites winger in Spain.

Now it looks as if a reunion could be on the cards in Yorkshire, making a Leeds move for the Mali international one to keep an eye on.