Leeds United face a real battle to sign Nicolas Gonzalez, Kicker in Germany report.
Leeds are keen to land the £18 million striker from Stuttgart, as Marcelo Bielsa builds his side for the Premier League.
However, a clutch of clubs from Serie A are also wanting to take Gonzalez to Italy.
AC Milan, Inter Milan, Roma, Lazio, Atalanta and Napoli are all listed as suitors for Gonzalez, meaning Leeds will have some persuading to do if they are to get the Argentine to Elland Road.
Leeds don’t have European football to offer Gonzalez, like some of their competition, but the temptation of being part of the Whites’ squad on their return to the top flight football could appeal.
If Gonzalez was to move with Leeds, he could well have a chance of walking straight into their starting line-up.
There are some doubts over Patrick Bamford’s ability to play in the Premier League, and Gonzalez has an impressive scoring record.
The Stuttgart forward hit 14 goals in Germany over the past season, with Leeds scouts attracted to his ability.
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