Leeds United reportedly want Britt Assombalonga of Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window.
Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to give their reaction to speculation linking the club with a move for Middlesbrough striker Britt Assombalonga.
According to The Northern Echo, Leeds are interested in signing Assombalonga from Championship rivals Middlesbrough in the summer transfer window.
Birmingham City and Swansea City are also claimed to be keen on the former Nottingham Forest striker, with both the sides aiming to finish in the top six of the Championship next season along with Leeds.
The 25-year-old is one of the best strikers in the Championship and is a proven goalscorer at this level.
The DR Congo international striker scored 15 goals in the Championship for Middlesbrough last season and 14 in 20 league starts for Forest during the 2016-17 campaign.
Back in 2014-15, Assombalonga found the net 15 times in 27 Championship starts for Forest.
Leeds fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to speculation linking the club with a move for Middlesbrough striker Assombalonga.
Below are some of the comments, including a couple posted on HITC Sport:
Peter Duval: “I would take Assambalonga every week over all of them – Powerful and direct perfect for the lone striker role. Add Maddison and the lad Joefzoon and that’s one hell of an attack.”
Steve: “That’s the type of player we need Assambalonga vydra bartly joe bryan and a fast winger stop messing go get em show some power in the market.”
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