Leeds United Make Official Approach for Maccabi Tel Aviv Forward Dor Turgeman
Leeds United have reportedly made an official approach to sign Israeli international Dor Turgeman from Maccabi Tel Aviv. The 21-year-old forward has been in impressive form this season, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 16 appearances.
Turgeman’s performances have caught the attention of Leeds United, with Israeli outlet Sport5 crediting the Premier League club with interest. An official approach is believed to have been made, although Maccabi Tel Aviv are reportedly seeking a transfer fee in excess of €5m (£4.1m).
The Israeli club is keen to retain Turgeman’s services for the remainder of the current campaign, but a lucrative offer could potentially alter their stance. Turgeman has been on the books of Maccabi Tel Aviv since 2018, joining the club from Ashdod’s youth system.
The report also links Leeds United with Maccabi Haifa midfielder Mahmoud Jaber, although no official approach is believed to have been made. Leeds manager Daniel Farke has faced criticism for his decision-making in the forward department this season, with Joel Piroe, Mateo Joseph, and Patrick Bamford his senior options.
Piroe has been clinical in front of goal, but many fans argue that Joseph offers more to the team in other areas. Bamford, meanwhile, has slipped down the pecking order and has been largely relegated to third-choice striker duties for the majority of the campaign.
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