The Leeds United team applaud the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match against Oxford United. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford has been linked with a move away from the club this month.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Leeds will try to move him before the transfer window closes. The 31-year-old has he struggled for regular playing time at the English club, and has not found the back of the net.
Jacobs continued talkSPORT (January 2): “Patrick Bamford’s departure is something they (Leeds United) want to sort out.”
Clearly he is no longer good enough to start at Leeds, and it would be ideal for the player to move on. He needs to join a club where he will get regular playing time. A fresh start could be ideal for the 31-year-old striker, and could help him regain his form and confidence.
The player has been linked with clubs such as Wrexham, and it will be interesting to see if he is keen on a move to League One. Bamford has previously shown his quality in the Premier League and Championship. There is no doubt that he is good enough to compete at a high level. However, he lacks form and confidence right now.
Perhaps a move to League One could help him rediscover his form. It will be necessary to see how the situation evolves.
Leeds need quality players
Meanwhile, Leeds are pushing for promotion to the Premier League and need to improve their squad this month. They can’t afford to hang on to their fringe players, and it would be ideal for them to cash in on the likes of Bamford and bring in someone who can help them improve.
Leeds narrowly missed out on promotion last season and will be desperate to return to the English top flight at the end of the current campaign. It will be interesting to see if they can find a suitable destination for their players and improve the squad in January.
