Leeds United pursues Lexe striker Nikola Crustovich, according to Gianluca di Marzio.
White people are approaching a formal agreement for the 25-year-old Montenegrin International.
Preparations for the club’s return to the top flight are already well underway as manager Daniel Fark succeeded in leading the Leeds into the Premier League.
Elland Road Hierarchy wasted no time in the transfer market this summer by identifying their goals and making moves to bring them to the club.
Leeds United are moving early this summer
Serie A defender Jakabyll is approaching his move to Leeds this summer, but the club is also beginning to work on signing new attackers.
After rejecting Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz’s bid for over £30 million, whites have turned their attention to other targets.
Despite high praise and interest in Brazilians, the reluctance to Fulham’s sale encouraged Leeds to look elsewhere.
Krstovic joined Lecce in 2023 and quickly adapted to his life in Serie A.
At 25 years old, Krstovic offers Leeds’ experience and the ability to lead offensives with his physicality being one of his best attributes.
Daniel Fark has identified an offensive target
If Muniz’s deal proves unattainable, Krstovic offers an excellent plan B.
Although Premier League experiences are often respected, signing a hungry, adaptable striker from a competitive league like Serie A could prove the master stroke of the newly promoted side.
If Krstovic joins Bijol on Elland Road, this marks a strong early intent statement from Leeds.
Leeds United in pole position this season to sign the striker with 23 goals.