Leeds United is reportedly interested in signing Ermedin Demirovic, a 27-year-old Bosnian international striker from VfB Stuttgart. Demirovic has been a prolific goal-scorer in the Bundesliga, netting 17 goals across all competitions last season and commemorating his first-ever hat-trick in the German top flight.

Demirovic’s Current Situation

Demirovic is said to be unhappy with his role as a part-time striker behind Nick Woltemade and Deniz Undav at Stuttgart. The club invested around €21 million in him last summer and is now looking to recoup a significant transfer fee. Stuttgart’s valuation of Demirovic is reportedly around €40 million, although this seems “hyperbolic” given the club paid €23 million to acquire him.

Leeds United’s Interest

Leeds United’s interest in Demirovic could offer a resolution to his current situation if they agree to Stuttgart’s valuation. Demirovic’s profile fits Leeds’ needs, with his ability to hold the ball up, link play, and run the channels. He’s also athletic and mobile enough to stretch defenses and pull opposition backlines around.

Potential Benefits for Leeds

Signing Demirovic could be a shrewd move for Leeds, given his:
– Physical presence: Standing at 6ft 1in, Demirovic can provide a strong target for Leeds’ attack.
– Goal-scoring ability: Demirovic’s 17 goals and six assists last season demonstrate his ability to score and create chances.
– Link-up play: He can hold the ball up and link play, alleviating pressure on Leeds’ defense.

Transfer Speculation

While Leeds is interested in Demirovic, they’re not the only club to have shown interest. Milan and Juventus have also been linked with the forward. Additionally, Leeds’ pursuit of Demirovic is part of a broader search for a new centre-forward, with Rodrigo Muniz being another potential target ¹ ² ³.