The teenage striker might just get a chance in the Leeds first-team.
General view inside the stadium before the game – Elland Road
Leeds United’s main aim of transfer deadline day was to bring in a striker to help take the load off Chris Wood and Marcus Antonsson.
Unfortunately, despite bringing in midfielder Eunan O’Kane, they were left disappointed, as he was the only recruit.
There is already talk of bringing in free agents or playing the likes of Souleymane Doukara once again.
Leeds United’s Souleymane Doukara celebrates scoring their first goal
But could Leeds’ deadline day failure prove a vital breakthrough moment for young striker Mallik Wilks?
The 17-year-old striker had a brilliant pre-season and carried on his good form with a goal against Crewe’s development team yesterday.
Football Soccer Britain – Nottingham Forest v Leeds United – Sky Bet Championship – The City Ground – 27/8/16 Nottingham Forests’ Apostolos Vellios in action with Leeds United’s Ronaldo Vieira
Leeds have had great success with bringing in young talents before – and this season has seen Tyler Denton and Ronaldo Vieira perform well when asked to.
Wilks offers a different, rawer, style of play to both Wood and Antonsson and is a local lad as well – giving him that natural hunger.
General view inside the stadium before the game – Elland Road
Leeds fans love seeing young players given a chance and Wilks is starting to cry out for his opportunity.
Perhaps the club’s inability to bring in a new striker might come as a blessing in disguise.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
