Leeds United stance on transfer exits as Rangers make Elland Road star a 'top candidate' amid 49ers connection
The Leeds United forward is said to be on the radar of Rangers.
Leeds United’s stance on transfer exits has been shared as Rangers look to hit up their 49ers connections for a striker.
49ers Enterprises own both the Premier League club and Ibrox outfit, with Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe also vice-chair at Rangers. Light Blues head coach Danny Rohl wants a forward and Hansa Rostock forward Ryan Naderi has been targeted, but it’s said that Joel Piroe at Leeds could also be an option.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany states: “Joel Piroe is currently one of the top candidates for Glasgow Rangers on a loan until the end of the season. This would be the case if the Ryan Naderi deal collapses definitively. At the moment, Hansa Rostock are saying no. 26 y/o striker Piroe is under contract with Leeds United until 2027.”
What is Leeds United stance on transfers?
It’s been stated by the Yorkshire Evening Post that ‘as for outgoings, Farke does not anticipate any exits prior to the deadline.’ Head coach Daniel Farke addressed the situation at Leeds United for the rest of the window on Thursday, stating: "I'm a big believer in that everyone who is in our group should also have a chance to be picked and should also have a clear task.
"So one death you have to die when you think you have a proper group. Then, of course, it could be tricky if they are then out of a sudden, two or three long term injuries when you can't react anymore. On the other hand, if you overdo it a little bit and and have too many players around, it could be tricky with the spirit in the group and one death, you have to die. And for that, I rather die the death of not having the group that is too big.
"If you have a look on what the teams are doing who have performed really, really well. There is not much business done so far. And for that, it's normally a good sign that you don't have to repair too many mistakes of the summer, in January. It's only a good sign.
What business could be done at Leeds United?
“It's our responsibility to give ourselves the best possible squad for the run-in. It's important not to fall asleep. But we can allow ourselves to be picky. We're on a really good path and we can be pretty picky what we want to do. We won't extend the size of the group, we're a proper size and good options.
“These are the principles, but I don't want to speak too much publicly in January. It's a bit easier in the summer when I'm open and honest. January is a bit more tricky because there are limited options. The club knows exactly what I think we need to do, they are aware of this but I'm not willing to give too much away before the window is ended.
“If I was to tell you we need another number 8 - I use this as an example because we don't need an 8 - a potential club in negotiations knows this and the price goes up. It makes no sense to mention the position we're desperate to do something in, there will be no public statements from me, the club knows my thoughts. I can give you an assessment after the window is closed. We're in a very relaxed and good situation."