Sport nationLeeds United are reportedly looking to bolster their attacking options in the January transfer window, with a trusted source revealing that the Whites have “officially approached” Maccabi Tel Aviv over a deal for striker Dor Turgeman.
According to reports in Israel, Leeds could find an offer of just €5m (£4.1m, $5.2m) will be enough to convince the Israelis to sell. The report also states that while Tel Aviv would prefer to hang on to the striker until the end of the current campaign, they may well find an offer too good to refuse and would be willing to discuss his sale to the West Yorkshire side in the January window.
The potential capture of the 21-year-old could spell the end of Patrick Bamford’s time at Leeds. The long-serving forward has fallen down the pecking order at Elland Road this season, appearing just seven times off the bench in the Championship for a total of a meagre 77 minutes. He has yet to register a goal or assist for Leeds this season.
With his deal due to expire in summer 2026, we understand Leeds are open to the possibility of offloading Bamford either in the January window or potentially at the end of the season. And while his high wages may make him a problem to shift, the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Graham Smyth has gone on record to state he believes the clock is ticking on Bamford’s time at Elland Road.
The Whites have also fielded enquiries for Joe Gelhardt ahead of the January window, with Rangers and several EFL sides all keen on deals for the former Wigan Athletic youngster. And a departure for either Bamford or Gelhardt in the January window would leave Leeds needing a replacement brought in – hence the interest in Turgeman.
Turgeman, who has won six caps for Israel, debuted for Maccabi in 2020 and has 13 goals in 67 appearances across all competitions.
Leeds United’s need for a new striker has been highlighted by the recent form of their current attacking options. Mateo Joseph has gone off the boil in recent weeks, failing to build on his early-season promise. The Spain U21 striker is now without a goal contribution in eight appearances.
Joel Piroe, meanwhile, has proven himself more accurate in front of goal, scoring seven times from 18 outings and registering a goal every 139.7 minutes he’s been on the field for Leeds this season. However, the Dutchman tends to drift in and out of games and his effectiveness has been questioned when he is not in the goals for Leeds.
The potential signing of Turgeman could provide Leeds with a much-needed boost in attack, and could potentially spell the end of Bamford’s time at the club. Only time will tell if the Whites will be able to secure a deal for the Israeli striker, but one thing is certain: Leeds United needs to strengthen their attacking options if they are to achieve their goals this season.
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