If the French forward does decide to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of his current deal then he will likely be one of the most sought after free agents in world football but there’s not reason Leeds shouldn’t throw their hat in the ring anyway.placeholder image
If the French forward does decide to leave Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of his current deal then he will likely be one of the most sought after free agents in world football but there’s not reason Leeds shouldn’t throw their hat in the ring anyway. | AFP via Getty Images

Nine strikers available to Leeds United on pre-contract deals in January transfer window - action pics gallery

Martyn Simpson
By Martyn Simpson

Sports writer

Published 9th Dec 2022, 15:05 GMT
Updated 9th Dec 2022, 17:00 GMT

There are some top quality forwards who could make their way to Elland Road for nothing in the coming months.

The next two transfer windows could be key for Leeds United if they are to not only secure their position as a Premier League side but also improve beyond what has already been achieved.

To do that they will need to bring in some quality reinforcements and the attacking areas could be the most prominent area that they need to address. PSV Eindhoven winger Cody Gakpo, who has been starring for the Netherlands at the FIFA World Cup finals in Qatar, was thought to be a target for Elland Road chiefs but his stock has skyrocketed in recent weeks and his future looks likely to be either with Manchester United or Real Madrid.

If Leeds do miss out on the Dutchman then they might look at bringing in some top quality strikers and could do so on free transfers with many excellent individuals set to become available on free transfers in January. It’s important to note that Leeds could only secure players on pre-contract deals, meaning they wouldn’t actually move to Elland Road until summer 2023, and that this can only be done on players who do not currently play in the Premier League or EFL.

With that in mind, here are nine top quality strikers that Leeds United could look to sign for free in the January transfer window by agreeing pre-contract deals:

Another Colombian international and one who has averaged just under a goal every other game for Serie A side Atalanta over the past three and a half seasons. The 31-year old has also turned out for clubs like Sevilla and Udinese during his career.

7. Luis Muriel

Another Colombian international and one who has averaged just under a goal every other game for Serie A side Atalanta over the past three and a half seasons. The 31-year old has also turned out for clubs like Sevilla and Udinese during his career. | Getty Images

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The Kenyan currently plays in Qatar for Al-Duhail so the Premier League would be a huge step up in class but a career total of 143 goals in 192 senior club games suggests he certainly knows where the back of the net is.

8. Michael Olunga

The Kenyan currently plays in Qatar for Al-Duhail so the Premier League would be a huge step up in class but a career total of 143 goals in 192 senior club games suggests he certainly knows where the back of the net is. | AFP via Getty Images

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Another players that Leeds could target if they wanted to add more top level experience up front. The Cameroonian’s current deal with Bayern Munich is coming to an end and could very well look to head back to the Premier League.

9. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting

Another players that Leeds could target if they wanted to add more top level experience up front. The Cameroonian’s current deal with Bayern Munich is coming to an end and could very well look to head back to the Premier League. | Getty Images

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