Farke’s next Buendia: Leeds lining up swoop for “sensational” EFL star
Leeds United will play in the Championship again this evening when they host Norwich City at Elland Road,
where a victory would put them atop the division.
The Whites would instantly return to the top of the second division with three points tonight, but Sheffield
United’s comeback against Swansea on Tuesday night put them there.
After defeating Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 on Sunday, Daniel Farke’s team should be feeling quite confident going
into this matchup with the Canaries.
If the West Yorkshire team wins, they might finish the evening tied with Burnley on points and just two points
clear of Sunderland if Norwich visits Elland Road and wins three points.
Leeds may still be considering their options in the January transfer window to see if they can bolster the team
before the deadline, since that demonstrates how close it is at the top of the Championship table.
According to reports, the Whites have set their sights on attacking reinforcements after being connected to a
forward who might end up becoming the manager’s Emi Buendia.
Emi Buendia’s magic for Farke
Leeds are reportedly battling it out with unnamed clubs from LaLga to land a loan deal for the Aston Villa
attacking midfielder, as the Whites boss looks to reunite with the talented playmaker.
When he was at Norwich City, Farke worked with Buendia. He signed him from Getafe in the summer of 2018,
and the right-footed magician helped the team win two Championship crowns in three seasons.
The Argentina international played a key role in each of those victories thanks to his ability to score and create
goals from an aggressive midfield or wide position. The German head coach won the second division trophy in
the 2018–19 and 2020–21 seasons.
| Emi Buendia (Championship) | 18/19 | 20/21 |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 38 | 39 |
| Goals | 8 | 15 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 18 |
| Key passes per game | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| Assists | 12 | 16 |
| Stats via Sofascore | ||
With a combined total of 23 goals and 28 assists, Buendia was instrumental in those two promotion-winning
seasons, as the above table shows.
Working under Farke, the 28-year-old star has so demonstrated that he have the talent to consistently
contribute at the top of the field at Championship level, which is why he might be a fantastic addition to Leeds
this month.
However, if La Liga’s interest prevents Leeds from signing Buendia, the German manager may be able to find a
fresh version of the former Norwich phenomenon by negotiating a deal to recruit someone else.
Leeds in the race to sign Burnley star
Sport Witness reports that Leeds is one of many teams planning a bid to capture Burnley attacking midfielder
Mike Tresor this month, according to Belgian publication Voetbal Nieuws.
The 25-year-old wizard’s only appearance of the season was in the FA Cup against Reading earlier this month,
according to the source, and he is hoping to leave Turf Moor before the January transfer window closes.
Although it doesn’t specify how much they are seeking, it says that the Clarets are also eager to let go of the
Belgian dynamo, who they acquired from Genk on a permanent contract last summer after having him on loan
in the Premier League the previous season.
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