Leeds United have jumped into the race to sign Ayase Ueda after completing a recent assessment of the sensational Feyenoord striker.
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It’s fair to say that Leeds mean business ahead of the summer transfer window. Their ambitions are getting clearer every day after they are six points clear of the dropzone with four games left to play in the Premier League.
Daniel Farke will be hoping that the FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea is not Leeds’ last appearance at Wembley in the competition during his tenure. Although it ended up being defeated, there is no denying that the whites exceeded expectations.
Now the focus must be on the transfer window and rewarding Farke with a fine first season back in the top flight. Meanwhile, the 49ers are already looking to capitalize on their Premier League survival by targeting the Wolverhampton Wanderers superstar.
The Midlands club have already confirmed their relegation from the Championship and, as a result, Leeds are reportedly targeting sensational midfielder Joao Gomes. The Brazilian’s arrival could be part of a long list of potential signings for the 26-goal striker.
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As reported by TeamTalk, Leeds are in the race to sign Ueda from Feyenoord this summer. The striker has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season – more than anyone else at the club – and has been watched by scouts at Elland Road, who have completed their latest campaign.
As strike partnerships go, adding Ueda to Dominic Calvert-Lewin would be a fantastic move for everyone involved at the Yorkshire club this summer.
The 26-goal Ueda could flourish next to Calvert-Lewin
For all their impressive moments this season, Farke will be the first to admit that Leeds still need to improve in attack. That’s why they finished the afternoon on the losing side against Chelsea at Wembley and why Ueda is such an important target.
|
25/26 league statistics |
Ueda |
Calvert-Lewin |
|---|---|---|
|
Minutes |
2,357 |
2,388 |
|
Goals |
25 |
11 |
|
It helps |
1 |
1 |
|
XG |
17.88 |
13.99 |
|
P90 pistols |
3.67 |
2.53 |
What immediately stands out about Ueda is that he is clinical. So far this season, he has recorded an XG of 17.88, while scoring 25 goals in the Eredivisie. He was just brutal in front of goal.
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The Whites have been linked with the signing of the “aggressive” player.
At 27, the Japanese striker is at the peak of his powers and should be ready to step into the Premier League alongside Calvert-Lewin.
Leeds are not the only club interested, especially in the Premier League, which is why they should go all out to sign Ueda this summer. He would eventually complete Farke’s first streak, taking the club to the next level in the process.
