Leeds are now focused on signing Georginio Rutter after completing a deal to bring Maximilian Wöber to Elland Road.
That is according to Florian Plettenburg of Sky Germany, who believes the Whites are in talks with TSG Hoffenheim over a deal for the £15,000-a-week striker.
If Victor Orta can successfully lure Rutter to Yorkshire, Leeds fans should be very excited based on what has already been said about the France Under-21 international.
What’s the story?
Well, for those of you who do not know much about Rutter, a comparison may prove helpful – the Frenchman has been likened to one of the very best footballers around.
The 20-year-old has been told he plays like Neymar by Frederic Lagadec – a coach at AS Menimur, where Rutter learned his trade.
As quoted by Goal, Lagadec said: “He reminds me of Neymar, but not because of the bad things. It’s because he loves football and just wants to have fun on the pitch.”
Rutter has also been described as a “monster” of a footballer.
It was Christopher Martin – the striker’s old teammate – who made that comment.
Again quoted by Goal, he said: “Technically, he was extremely good, whether with left or right, and physically he was a monster.”
Leeds must sign Rutter
If Leeds fail to sign Rutter, it could end up being the difference between survival and relegation.
Jesse Marsch is severely lacking a physical frontman who can give defenders something to think about throughout the entire 90 minutes, as well as a striker who can bring his teammates into the game with impressive hold up play.
Patrick Bamford sadly cannot be relied on right now as his body continues to let him down.
Rodrigo is having an impressive season, although Marsch needs a striker with the aforementioned traits alongside him in attack.
Keep an eye on this situation, as Leeds continue their discussions with TSG Hoffenheim.
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