Leeds United striker Tyler Roberts has a lot to prove.
Kemar Roofe’s potential Leeds United exit leaves the club short in attacking options, amid reports from SkySports he could sign with Anderlecht.
It wouldn’t seem quite so bad had Tyler Roberts not missed pre-season due to injury.
This has been the biggest issue with Roberts at Leeds so far, but if he can stay fit, he could be the big winner from Roofe’s departure.
Roberts, just 20, is a Wales international already who scored three goals in the Championship last season.
He also managed five assists, with Marcelo Bielsa experimenting by playing him in an attacking midfield role after Samu Saiz’s departure.
Roofe’s exit could give Roberts more chances in a preferred striker role and leave him as the big winner from the deal.
Leeds are in a tough spot with Roofe, with his contract expiring in a year’s time.
The club spent £4 million on Tyler Roberts in January 2014 and its fair to say they are yet to see the best of him.
This could be a pivotal future for his development and if Leeds cannot sign a striker before the transfer deadline, there will be pressure on Roberts to step up.
Being pushed into the spotlight with increased game time could be the best thing to happen to him.
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