Leeds United are hoping to bring in a new forward in the coming days, according to The Mail+ reporter Simon Jones.

The Lowdown: Wober done

Max Wober has become the club’s first signing of the year, with the Whites officially announcing a transfer on Tuesday.

Capable of playing as a centre-back or left-back, the 24-year-old has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal and could make his debut on the weekend against Cardiff City in the FA Cup.

Leeds appear to be swiftly moving on to their next target, though, seemingly looking to finalise their winter window business relatively early.

The Latest: Forward next?

MOT Leeds News relayed an update from The Mail+, with Jones covering the club’s move for Wober, who turned down AS Roma in favour of a move to Elland Road.

He added that the Whites’ top priority now is to sign a new forward and that they actually hope to make an addition in the coming days.

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The Verdict: Orta not messing around

Securing a left-back and a forward in the first seven days of the January window would be brilliant business by Victor Orta, who doesn’t seem to be messing around in 2023.

You can see why a new forward is now wanted in Yorkshire, with Patrick Bamford missing a large percentage of games since the beginning of the 2021/22 campaign.

Bamford has started just four times in the Premier League this season, so securing a new striker will give Jesse Marsch another much-needed senior option in the final third, something that could prove pivotal come May.