Report: Leeds United considering improved bid for Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede

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Middlesbrough are said to have rejected Leeds United’s initial £6 million approach.

Rudy Gestede of MMiddlesbrough

Leeds United are considering returning with an improved bid for Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede, according to The Yorkshire Evening Post.

Leeds are reported to have had a £6 million rejected for the Benin international earlier this week.

But after selling Chris Wood to Burnley for £15 million, the Whites should have plenty of funds with which to rest Middlesbrough’s resolve.

Former Leeds striker Chris Wood

Gestede only moved to Boro in January from Aston Villa – at a time when Leeds director of football was overseeing recruitment at The Riverside – and has featured prominently in the early stages of the new campaign.

But after shelling out around £30 million on strikers during the off season, it is possible the Teessiders could be tempted into selling.

Middlesbrough’s ex Leeds boss Garry Monk

According to The Yorkshire Evening Post, Leeds are close to signing NEC Nijmegen striker Jay-Roy Grot regardless, for a fee of around £1.5 million.

The 19-year-old is said to be due in England for a medical on Wednesday.