The stats that suggest Mario Stroeykens could be a real gem for Leeds as talks get under way with Anderlecht attacker
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Anderlecht attacking midfielder Mario Stroeykens.
The Whites have a busy summer on the horizon as they look to strengthen their ranks ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Leeds won the Championship title to secure their return to the top flight at the second time of asking.
However, with the gap between the Premier League and the Championship growing with each passing season, Leeds need to strengthen to stand a chance of surviving.
Now, it has been reported that Leeds have begun talks over Stroeykens, a Belgian attacker who is part of the same agency as Elland Road duo Wilfried Gnonto and Daniel James.
Leeds United make contact over Anderlecht’s Mario Stroeykens
According to Belgian football journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Leeds have set their sights on Stroeykens.
The reporter has claimed that Leeds like the 20-year-old’s profile and have begun initial discussions around personal terms.
Tavolieri also claims that Leeds are yet to make an offer to Anderlecht for Stroeykens, whose contract expires next summer.
What Mario Stroeykens could bring to Leeds United
Stroeykens has made a name for himself as one of the Belgian top flight’s best young players.
At just 20 years of age, he has already made 132 competitive appearances for Anderlecht, registering 16 goals and 15 assists.
Stroeykens has also been capped 12 times for Belgium’s Under-21s, picking up one assist in the process.
The Leeds target ranks highly among his fellow No. 10s in plenty of categories, including goals, assists, shot-creating actions, successful take-ons, touches of the ball and progressive passes.
As per the below stats, Stroeykens is in at least the 90th percentile for seven statistics.
Stroeykens is part of the CAA Stellar agency, which includes Gnonto and James, alongside the likes of Omar Marmoush, Ibrahima Konate and Eduardo Camavinga.
All in all, it looks as though Stroeykens has all the tools required to become a success in the Premier League.
Andrew Omobamidele says £17m Leeds target is the most skilful player he’s ever worked with, ‘he was a joke’
Leeds United have been busy in the summer transfer window as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the Premier League.
So far, Leeds United have struck two deals, signing Wolfsburg forward Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer and also landing Udinese defender Jaka Bijol.
However, the Whites are likely to bring in more players over the coming months, as they will be eager to get their squad to Premier League level.
Leeds are currently eyeing a player who Republic of Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele has deemed the most skilful player he has ever worked alongside.
Andrew Omobamidele says Leeds target Emiliano Buendia ‘was a joke’ in training
The player in question is Argentina international Emiliano Buendia, who is surplus to requirements at Aston Villa.
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey recently confirmed that Leeds have held talks over a possible deal for Buendia.
The Whites have also made enquiries about Galatasaray ace Gabriel Sara and Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer, as they are determined to get themselves a new No. 10.
Omobamidele took part in Ireland’s latest TikTok video, in which a number of Irish internationals revealed their most skilful teammates.
The Nottingham Forest defender said: “I’ve played with some very good players so far but I’d probably say Emi Buendia.
“Just because, technically, when he was at Norwich with me he was a joke really. In training, some of the stuff he was doing, I’d never seen before.”
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