On Friday, it was reported that Leeds’ owners, 49ers Enterprises, are ready to back the club’s pursuit of Sargent, given that previous American signings have really helped increase their appeal to fans in the United States.
The Whites are said to have drawn up a striker shortlist, given that Patrick Bamford is still out injured, and last season’s top scorer, Rodrigo Moreno, has left for Qatar, with the Norwich striker making the cut.
It has been detailed that a bid for the 23-year-old could be expected in the coming days, with Farke well aware of his abilities due to their time working together at Carrow Road, and there are now indications the player would be keen on a move to Yorkshire.
In the latest update from Football Insider, it is detailed that the American is keen to complete a reunion with his former manager, which could hand Leeds a major boost as they look to get a deal over the line in the latter stages of the transfer window.
Norwich are reluctant to part ways with the forward, given that he is already off the mark this season, but it is believed that it would not take a huge fee to tempt them into a sale, in what could be another boost for Farke’s side.
Farke was the manager to bring the USMNT international to England, signing him for Norwich from Werder Bremen for a reported £8m back in August 2021, and he is now well-placed to seal a reunion with his former player.
How good is Josh Sargent?
Lauded as “fantastic” by members of the media, the former Werder Bremen man really started to come into his own last season, weighing in with 15 goal contributions in 40 Championship games for Norwich, in a much-improved campaign in front of goal.
The versatile attacker, who is capable of playing at right-wing, struggled to find the back of the net in the prior season, scoring just two league goals, although Norwich were in the Premier League at that point, so he could still be a good signing in the second tier.
Farke is clearly a big fan of the Norwich star, given that he is now willing to sign him for the second time, and he has previously lauded him as “unbelievably bright”.
That being said, the £12k-per-week forward is yet to have a prolific season in front of goal, and it could be worth Leeds also bringing in a more out-and-out goalscorer alongside him, if they can afford to do so.
At 23 years of age, however, Sargent is still developing as a player, and it is promising news that he would be keen on reuniting with Farke and moving to Elland Road, so Leeds may look to test the waters with an opening bid in the upcoming days, making this one to watch
The Jamaican, who currently earns £85,000 per week at the London Stadium, has proven to be an impressive Premier League attacker for a sustained period of time now, becoming a key part of the Hammers’ squad since arriving from Nottingham Forest back in the summer of 2015.
Blessed with immense physicality, Antonio has the potential to be a nightmare for opposition defenders on his day, scoring 75 goals and registering 43 assists in 277 appearances for West Ham, causing problems for some of the best centre-backs around.
The 33-year-old only has one more year remaining on his current Hammers deal, however, and it could be that they allow him to leave this summer, rather than see him depart on a free transfer in 2024. He did start in last Saturday’s 1-1 draw away to Bournemouth, however, winning four aerial duels in the game.
Leeds are badly in need of attacking signings before the current transfer window reaches its conclusion, having lost key man Rodrigo earlier in the summer, and they have been linked with a move for Antonio, as have Scottish Premiership giants Celtic.
Now, a new update has emerged regarding his future – one that could be a positive one for the Whites.
