Leeds in active discussions to acquire Ruben Vargas as forward makes transfer choice
Leeds United is currently engaged in discussions to secure an attacking player valued at £9m during the January transfer window, as per recent reports.
Farke: Calvert-Lewin on track to become “Leeds United legend”
When Leeds acquired Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer after his departure from Everton in the summer, many were skeptical. However, he now appears to be among the most in-form players in the Premier League and has shown excellent composure in front of goal since Daniel Farke implemented a 3-5-2 formation.
It wasn’t long ago that reports hinted at troubling times for Farke. There were even suggestions that he might lose his job if he suffered defeats against Chelsea and Liverpool. However, after those matches, the German had led his team to victory over the Blues and secured a remarkable draw against the Premier League champions. Leeds’ resurgence has been as surprising as it has been impressive, and they currently boast only one loss in their last five Premier League matches.
In this stretch, Calvert-Lewin netted six goals and has received well-deserved accolades from Farke, who remarked to reporters: “At this moment, he’s on a path to becoming a top-class player for Leeds United and a hero for the club. “But as you know, my stance is that I prefer not to discuss quality and top-tier players after just a few weeks or a handful of months. “Consistency over the entire season is what matters. However, if he continues performing this way and maintains his output, we will then be talking about an exceptional season.” Presently, the Whites maintain a six-point cushion above the relegation zone and are ideally positioned to welcome crucial reinforcements in January, if they choose to pursue them.
Leeds in active discussions to land Ruben Vargas
According to TeamTalk, Leeds is currently engaged in discussions to sign Ruben Vargas from Sevilla in the upcoming month. The Swiss winger reportedly desires a transfer to the Premier League, and agents have been in touch with Leeds, as well as Sunderland and Bournemouth.
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Valued at roughly €10m (£9m) by Sevilla, this deal won’t be particularly affordable for those at Elland Road next month. Nonetheless, it could be a venture worth exploring.
Aside from Calvert-Lewin, Farke’s attacking players have faced difficulties finding the back of the net throughout the season, and it’s widely recognized that the former Everton striker has a significant injury background. This underscores the necessity for an attacking reinforcement to enhance the Whites’ survival prospects.
Leeds’ attacking players
Goals
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
7
Lukas Nmecha
4
Noah Okafor
2
Joel Piroe
0
Vargas could assist the rest of Farke’s frontline in progressing, having scored three goals and provided four assists in 12 La Liga matches this season. While his goalscoring statistics may not be prolific, his creativity would certainly introduce an additional dimension to Leeds’ offense during the January transfer window.
Published: 2025-12-23 15:16:00
source: www.footballfancast.com
