The Telegraph report that Dwight Gayle could be allowed to leave Newcastle for £15m in January, with several Championship clubs rumoured to be interested along with Leeds.
Marcelo Bielsa’s team was linked with the 29-year-old in the summer, as well as more recently. But since they have failed to bring in a striker on a permanent basis to replace Kemar Roofe, it is possible that they may seek to address that when the transfer window re-opens.
The fee reported presents a big outlay though, and would mark a change in strategy from the Whites, who have recaptured last season’s form despite the outgoings of two key players over the summer, Roofe and Pontus Jansson.
Gayle scored 23 Championship goals for West Brom last term, including another in the play-offs, and that suggests he’d be a great addition for any side chasing promotion – with the Baggies interested once again, as well as Nottingham Forest.
Leeds fans have been reacting to the possibility of his arrival, and there seems to be a difference of opinion amongst the fan base.
Those reactions indicate that he may not be a popular arrival despite his track record, with a concern about whether he fits well into Bielsa’s system, as this season he has shown he has little to offer other than his poaching ability.
Others point to the fact that Leeds already have a useful back-up striker in the squad and believe Eddie Nketiah can provide a solid source of goals if given the opportunity.
Despite that, there are some who are keen on the Newcastle player joining, with one fan pointing out that he is a natural goalscorer, and given the lack of that in the squad – with Bamford top scorer on just seven league goals – it would surely be a wise move.
Another supporter has implored owner Andrea Radrizzani to do what he can to make the move happen, and such an addition could be what the team needs to find that extra edge for promotion.
Gayle isn’t the only striker who has been linked with Leeds recently. Discover what Leeds fans have been saying in regard to the possibility of Matej Vydra joining the club.
