Leeds United lead Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham in transfer chase for Championship striker

Leeds United are reportedly leading the race to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Coventry City this summer. The striker is a man in-demand ahead of the next transfer window after catching the eye in the Championship.

According to a report by Football Insider, the Whites not ‘lead’ the race for his signature ahead of Everton and Fulham. The same publication has also claimed West Ham, Brentford and Crystal Palace are keen as well.

Gyokeres, 24, is under contract at Coventry until June 2024 and they face a battle to keep hold of him. He has been on the books of the Sky Blues since 2021 and has since been a key player for Mark Robins’ side, scoring 37 goals in 87 outings in all competitions.

Prior to his move there, he spent four years with Brighton and Hove Albion but struggled to break into their first-team. He had loan spells away from the Seagulls at St. Pauli and Swansea City to gain experience.

London clubs such as Fulham, West Ham, Brentford and Crystal Palace could all see Gyokeres as someone to add more firepower to their respective attacking departments. He has proven himself in the second tier now and will be eager to show what he can do. However, it appears Leeds are the frontrunners at the moment.