Leeds United's Striker Hunt Heats Up

Leeds United aren't messing about this summer. After shelling out big bucks to snag Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton last year – making him their top earner on a juicy £100,000-a-week deal – the Whites are now plotting a major upgrade up top. The lad banged in eight goals over seven straight Prem games in winter, silencing the doubters and sparking England recall chatter. But blimey, since New Year? Just two strikes, one in his last nine. Time for Plan B, reckon the suits at Elland Road.

As reported by James Marshment at TEAMtalk, insiders whisper that while DCL's 10 goals this term have kept Leeds afloat in the scrap for survival, his boom-and-bust style leaves Farke twitching. That shank of a pen at Palace on Sunday? Ouch. They want a reliable No.9 to share the load – or even partner him in that slick 3-5-2 setup that's been tearing it up.

Calvert-Lewin's Peaks and Perishing Trenches

Let's be fair, signing Calvert-Lewin was always a punt. The 29-year-old England cap had fitness gremlins and form wobbles at Goodison, but Leeds backed him big. Early doors, it paid off handsomely, with that purple patch turning heads and easing relegation fears.

Now, though? Goals drier than a Leeds summer. Sources say he's done enough to stay up, but not enough to build around solo. Lukas Nmecha's in the mix, yet Farke craves another target man for dual-threat chaos. 'He's not the reliable sort you pin your season on,' one insider dished. Fair play, but ouch for DCL fans.

Prime Targets on the Radar

Leeds nearly nabbed Jorgen Strand Larsen in January, but Wolves laughed off their £40m loan-to-buy bid. Undeterred, the shopping list's growing. Patrick Agyemang from Derby's caught their eye – TEAMtalk confirms scouts were sniffing around the Championship hotshot.

Then there's Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt. Leeds spies jetted off recently to watch the Danish dagger and a teammate too. Other names will bubble up, but a new centre-forward's non-negotiable. Imagine two towering forwards bossing the box – pure Farke poetry.

Wishlist Goes Wider: Defenders and Flair

It's not just goals. A left-sided defender's top of the priorities – someone to cover Pascal Struijk (their only left-footed centre-back) and Gabriel Gudmundsson at left-back. James Justin's stepped up ace, but Farke wants natural depth.

Creative spark? They're eyeing wingers or No.10s, with Fulham's Harry Wilson a cheeky shout despite the queue forming. Plus, whispers of a Millwall winger tearing up the Championship, with Prem sides including Leeds on alert.

Squad shake-up looms too – five players eyed for the off-ramp, and pundits baying for more axes. Survival's in their mitts, but max points from key clashes are a must. Farke might even recall a forgotten man for the run-in.

Leeds mean business. Cash chats are underway behind closed doors. If they land these gems, Elland Road could be rocking next term – no more relying on streaky strikers alone. Cheers to that, Whites!