Almost two years ago, Leeds United were in the market for a new striker. One to keep them in the Premier League and The Whites chose to spend a club-record fee on Georginio Rutter.
While Rutter became a fan favourite at Elland Road in his second season under Daniel Farke, the star struggled initially. He managed just one Premier League start during the second half of 2022-23.
Sam Allardyce said Rutter wasn’t ready by the time Allardyce arrived for the final four games and that was that. Leeds were relegated, The Whites missing an opportunity to sign a striker capable of saving them.
One striker that was linked with a move to Elland Road during January 2023 before Rutter’s arrival was Viktor Gyokeres. Reports at the time said Leeds were in talks with Coventry, but unwilling to spend big.
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