There are so many twists and turns to this January transfer window that the whole thing may as well be taking place on Lombard Street.
In Leeds United’s seemingly never-ending search for a forward to compete with Patrick Bamford up top, it seemed as if they were onto something when it was revealed Che Adams was in favour of a move to Elland Road. However a recent report from The Daily Mail suggested that Adams is in fact ready and willing to fight for his place, so that might come to a dead end after all.
If that is indeed the case, then Leeds United have got a backup in place, at least according to noted journalist Phil Hay. Speaking during a recent Q&A on The Athletic, Hay hinted at yet another former prolific Championship forward could be one to keep an eye on:
“They obviously like Adams and they made an enquiry to Watford about Andre Gray (but were initially told know) [sic]. Gray might be one to watch because I could see that situation changing. He’s on a very hefty wage though.”
When you take a look at his record in this division, it’s clear to see that he can bring something to the table, with a record of just shy of one every two games, whether he becomes the main forward or is a backup option for Bamford, he will offer the team something.
However what Hay mentions there with the hefty wage, I feel that this is just a continuation of what I said the other day in regards to Adams, that given the money that is available in the Premier League, that it’s a risk the club simply cannot afford to take. Even if we have to go through a world of ‘get promoted and pay the fine later’ as QPR did a few years ago, to be back in the top flight, where we’ll be able to get the eventual fine money back and then some, wouldn’t it be worth it?
I think it would, because it will essentially be mission accomplished in regards to promotion, and in the end, that’s what this is all about.