Report: Premier League Rival Excluded from Race as Leeds Target Attacking Ace; Significant Bid Required

According to a talkSPORT journalist on August 5, it will take a “very decent” bid from Leeds United to persuade Norwich City to part with their 21-year-old player, as the Canaries are “keen” to keep him.

Leeds United’s interest is “real” as they look to respond to Crysencio Summerville’s recent departure to West Ham.

John Percy of The Telegraph reported on August 5 that preliminary talks between the clubs have already been held, with an initial offer of £7 million on the table, despite a difference in valuations for the attacker.

Daniel Farke is looking to raid his former club for a Leeds United signing. The Whites have raised substantial funds this summer after selling star players Summerville and Archie Gray.

Additionally, Glen Kamara and several fringe players have left, and the Red Bull sponsorship has also brought in significant revenue.

Farke reportedly believes he needs three more signings to be in contention for promotion again, with a wide man, a midfielder, and a full-back on his list [The Athletic, August 5].

Even with the financial constraints he faced at the start of the summer, there should be enough funds to secure quality reinforcements in these positions.

Rowe had a breakout season with 12 goals in his first campaign as a first-team regular at Carrow Road, indicating potential for further improvement.

However, with his contract entering its final 12 months, though there is believed to be a club option to extend it by a year [Football Insider, August 5], Leeds may be cautious about overpaying, especially given that Summerville left for significantly less [Florian Plettenberg, August 3] than the reported £40 million asking price [talkSPORT, July 30].