Leeds United are seeking a creative playmaker to add different qualities to the current midfield, which includes Anton Stach, Ao Tanaka and Etham Ampadu. Manager Daniel Farke wants a player who can retain possession and unlock teams that are difficult to break down. Facundo Buonanotte of Brighton has emerged as a target and is viewed as a genuine option despite limited prior links. Buonanotte has Premier League experience on loan at Leicester City and is described as having X-factor and the ability to make things happen. The transfer window closes in ten days and the signing remains uncertain, with Chelsea and Tottenham having shown past interest.
Leeds United are lining up a move for a playmaker in the final days of the summer transfer window. While the Whites have several options in the midfield at the moment, they need a creative presence, someone who can keep possession of the ball and create chances. Their current midfield options include Anton Stach, Ao Tanaka and Etham Ampadu, all of whom started their first Premier League match of the season against Everton, a 1-0 win at Elland Road.
Manager Daniel Farke has realised that there is a need of a new playmaker who can offer something different to what his current midfielders can do. Leeds United are targeting a move for Facundo Buonanotte Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte has emerged as a somewhat unexpected figure in the current transfer discussions. According to Beren Cross of The Athletic, the talented Argentine is being considered as a genuine option in this window, despite not being widely linked with a move up to this point.
Never rule out another striker, but the direction of travel, as of this morning, seemed to suggest those three roles have the biggest chance of happening. James Justin and Noah Okafor, you will have read about. [Facundo] Buonanotte, [Bilal] El Khannouss, [Gus] Hamer, [Emi] Buendia and multiple others have been mentioned as 10 options. Buonanotte can shine in an attacking team at Elland Road Facundo Buonanotte was on loan at Leicester City last season (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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