Sport nationLeeds United are considering a bid to sign Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath in the winter transfer window. According to Leeds United News, the Whites are lining up an approach for the 26-year-old Ivorian, who has scored 10 goals in 26 Championship matches this term.
Latte Lath has been linked with several clubs, including Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and West Ham. However, Leeds United manager Daniel Farke and the club’s owners, 49ers Enterprises, are keen on signing the striker.
The addition of Latte Lath would bolster Leeds United’s attacking options, which have been depleted by injuries to Patrick Bamford and Joe Gelhardt’s potential departure. Joel Piroe has also scored 10 goals this term, but Farke is looking to increase his team’s depth in the striking department.
Middlesbrough signed Latte Lath from Atalanta for £4.2million last summer, and it is likely that Leeds United would have to pay a significantly higher fee to sign him. Boro manager Michael Carrick will likely resist any attempts to sign Latte Lath, as the striker has been instrumental in the team’s push for Premier League promotion.
The potential signing of Latte Lath would be a significant statement of intent by Leeds United, who are also seeking to strengthen their defense in the transfer window.
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