‘I’ll go for free’… Former Leeds United striker jokingly tells Daniel Farke to sign him

Leeds United will no doubt be needing a striker in the summer transfer window.

Joel Piroe had a solid campaign, winning the Championship golden boot, but the Premier League is a whole different ball game.

Adding to this, the Dutchman showed inconsistency towards the back end of the season for Leeds, going nine games without scoring.

This opens up the conversation of adding a new striker for Daniel Farke in a bid to stay in the Premier League.

There have been names for a new number nine circling, with Jamie Vardy not welcomed by Leeds fans, but the Whites faithful would definitely welcome back this former player.

Jermaine Beckford jokes about signing for Leeds United this window

It’s clear Farke needs to add improvements to the squad, otherwise it will be a long season for the Whites.

With the 49ers providing £100m+, the Leeds boss should look to fork out a large chunk of this on a new number nine who is known for goalscoring.

At the moment, Leeds could sign goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for £40m, which wouldn’t be the direction to go in if Farke wants success.

But Leeds hero Jermaine Beckford has offered his services as he talked about what Leeds need to do this summer.

Speaking to The Leeds United View, Beckford claimed he would join ‘for free’ but gave an honest answer on what Farke must do.

“It’s about bringing in the players for the right price,” Beckford said.

“If we can get one or two cheeky loan deals, similar to what we had with (Manor) Solomon and (Joe) Rodon.

“I’m also available! I’ll go for free.”

Loan deals could be the strategy for Leeds and Farke

The 49ers will want to spend aggressively, but they will also want to be sustainable.