Leeds United are battling West Ham United for the signing of Santiago Gimenez, with the Mexican striker “set to leave” AC Milan in 2026.
Farke praises Calvert-Lewin role in Leeds turnaround
Daniel Farke’s job was at risk heading into a period in which Leeds faced three ‘big six’ teams in the space of just seven days.
Three good performance and four points later however, and the German’s position is as strong as it ever has been, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring in each of the defeat at Manchester City, the win over Chelsea and of course the dramatic 3-3 draw against champions Liverpool.
“I have followed his career for years and this is what he has done throughout. He has delivered really good performances and scored many goals,” the manager said.
“This is why we were so desperate to sign him because we know what he is capable of if he is fit and in a good rhythm.”
Calvert-Lewin’s injury record was a point of contention when he signed at Elland Road during the summer, and the club are set to pursue a new striker in January to provide added competition for the 28 year-old.
Ankle injury
8
Back injury
14
Toe injury
16
Knee injury
9
Hamstring injury
15
Face injury
4
Hamstring
14
Gimenez set to leave AC Milan
According to an update from Italian journalist Niccolò Ceccarini, via Sport Witness, Leeds and West Ham are the two clubs fighting it out to sign AC Milan striker Gimenez, who is now “set to leave” the Italian giants in the new year.
The Serie A outfit are already searching for his replacement, and a move for the ‘right candidate’ will depend on the Mexican joining a new club.
Gimenez was praised by Milan legend and Senior Advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic upon his arrival at the club, but has failed to cement himself as their top number nine, failing to find the back of the net in Serie A so far this season despite starting eight matches.
Kyle Walker compared the striker to Julian Alvarez having played together in Milan.
That work rate made Alvarez a hit in the Premier League during his time at Manchester City, and if Gimenez could replicate anything close to that at Elland Road he could make Farke and Leeds fans very happy indeed.