Leeds United are looking to replace Chris Wood.
Leeds United are set to land £15 million from Burnley in exchange for striker Chris Wood.
Under a fortnight remains before the transfer window closes, but this is a potentially exciting situation for the club despite the clear challenge ahead to replace last season’s top goalscorer.
The early signs show that Leeds’ summer recruitment led by Victor Orta has been strong.
Samu Saiz, signed from Spanish side Huesca for £3 million, already looks like a real bargain.
He set up one and scored another in their impressive 2-0 away win over Sunderland, following up from his debut hat-trick against Port Vale in the League Cup.
It’s early days, but Saiz’s performances have given Leeds fans a new hero, and dampened the disappointment surrounding Chris Wood’s exit.
Saiz was unheard of in England before his move to Leeds, and shows what the club can achieve with a strong scouting and recruitment network.
With £15 million in the bank, there could be a few more gems when Saiz came from who Leeds could move for before the transfer deadline.
Wood’s sale is a blow, but Leeds supporters should be excited about the opportunity the club now has, and the chance to sign even better players than Saiz due to the money they now have available.
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