Leeds United are still interested in signing Lazio striker Vedat Muriqi in the January transfer window, with the Serie A side now desperate to get rid.
The Lowdown: Leeds linked with Muriqi move
The Whites are still waiting to conduct any business this month, with new signings potentially needed in order to stave off the threat of relegation.
Muriqi has been linked with a move to Elland Road a number of times, with Leeds seemingly seeing him as a good option to bring in and bolster the attack.
The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour at Lazio this season, making just one solitary start in Serie A and none in the Europa League, so a January exit may be on the cards.
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The Latest: Lazio desperate to get rid
According to Corriere della Sera [via Sport Witness], Leeds are looking at signing the Kosovo international on loan, and they are hoping to add a €10m (£8.3m) option to buy him in the summer.
While that information had already been reported in the week, this fresh report adds that Muqiri is seen as a 'problem' for Lazio, saying that the Biancocelesti supporters ‘mock him’ and Maurizio Sarri needs to sell in order to unlock funds to spend in the market.
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The Verdict: Bamford's ideal deputy?
Muriqi hasn't registered a single goal or assist in 14 appearances this season, which suggests he wouldn't be a particularly exciting signing for Leeds.
However, a loan move has less of a risk element to it and his international record speaks for itself, with 18 goals coming his way for Kosovo in 37 caps.
Depth is key for Marcelo Bielsa in the coming months, and with Patrick Bamford hopefully back soon, Muriqi could be a strong backup option, taking the burden off the Leeds star and offering a different type of centre-forward, standing at 6 foot 4.
The key factor may well be whether Victor Orta and co will be able to convince Lazio to allow the player to leave on a temporary basis, rather than for an immediate fee.
In other news, Leeds are reportedly 'pressing' to sign another player this month. Find out who it is here.