Leeds: 49ers feel "fantastic" £30m forward is perfect and want to sign him

Leeds United are now seriously keen on signing a “fantastic” Premier League forward, who has started to attract widespread interest ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.

Leeds eyeing reinforcements after sealing title

Heading into Saturday afternoon’s trip to Plymouth Argyle, Leeds’ promotion from the Championship had already been confirmed, but they managed to go up in style, sealing the league title after Manor Solomon scored a stoppage-time winner.

Daniel Farke’s side have done phenomenally well to return to the top flight, reaching the 100-point mark, but surviving in the Premier League may be an even more difficult task, which means new reinforcements will need to be brought in during the upcoming window.

A new striker is of particular interest to the Whites, and they have now held internal talks over a deal for AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott, while they are also making progress in their pursuit of Jamie Vardy, whose time at Leicester City is set to come to an end this summer.

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Not only are Leeds looking at signing an out-and-out striker, but they are also keen on strengthening their wide options in the upcoming window, and a Premier League winger has now emerged as a target.

That is according to a report from Caught Offside, which states Leeds are now seriously interested in signing Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson, but there could be fierce competition for his signature.

Fellow promoted side Burnley are also in the race for Hutchinson, alongside some more established Premier League clubs, such as West Ham United, Aston Villa and Everton.

Amid the widespread interest in the forward, Ipswich Town are looking to hold out for a fee in the region of €30m – €35m (£26m – £30m), so any potential suitor may have to shell out a sizeable sum to get a deal done. The report even adds that Leeds, and by extension the 49ers Enterprises, feel ‘Hutchinson fits perfectly into their long-term plans’.

“Fantastic” Hutchinson showing promising signs at Ipswich

Ipswich haven’t quite managed to get to grips with the Premier League, with relegation already confirmed, but they have some quality attacking options in their ranks, including Liam Delap and Hutchinson, who have both impressed at times this season.

The 21-year-old has three goals and two assists to his name in the Premier League, while he has also received high praise from manager Kieran McKenna, who described him as a “fantastic player” last summer.

The youngster clearly has a lot of potential, having also impressed at international level, netting two goals in four games for England U21s, and he deserves a second chance to prove himself at Premier League level.

However, a price tag of £30m seems a little high for a player yet to set the world alight in the top flight, and Leeds should look to get a deal done for a reduced fee.