Take it, or ignore it, at face value, but there are reports coming (below) through that Leeds United have agreed a deal with Middlesbrough over the transfer of Patrick Bamford.
Leeds United have agreed a fee of £6.75million for Middlesbrough forward Patrick Bamford. #lufc #boro
— Pete O'Rourke (@SportsPeteO) July 28, 2018
News that the Whites were in for Bamford began to leak through late yesterday, some Leeds United fans seeing the interest in Bamford as being a countermeasure against possible second disappointment in the Matej Vydra hunt.
The 24-year-old Middlesbrough centre-forward, who Boro bought for £6.2 million in January last year, is just what Leeds United need. He has the ability to score goals, something that Leeds’ attack-rich supporting three will be hungry to provide.
Bamford has made a name for himself on a number of loan deals away from former club Chelsea, a club that he failed to make a breakthrough appearance for.
However, in 77 games for Middlesbrough, Bamford has scored 28 Championship goals, including a hat-trick against Leeds United last season in a game where the Whites folded and waved the white flag. This return underlines his potential and prowess at this level – two characteristics that underline the threat he possesses at Sky Championship level.
His most successful season for the Teessiders was the 2014/15 season – where he scored 17 goals and provided five assists in 38 games. Last season he was no slouch either with 11 goals and an assist in 39 games.
For £6.75 million, if that price proves to be the dealmaker, getting Patrick Bamford can easily be considered a steal for Leeds United. A steal that could easily see the Whites steer themselves towards the play-off place that owner Andrea Radrizzani expects.
