Graham Smyth calls the possibility of Patrick Bamford leaving Leeds United this summer one of the “most interesting scenarios” of the transfer season.
The Englishman is a “streaky” striker who has carried a heavy load at Elland Road due to numerous injury issues, the journalist claimed in his Yorkshire Evening Post Q&A on the paper’s website on June 14. He also noted that “it has not been easy for him at Leeds, on and off the pitch,” suggesting he may be ready to move on.
However, Smyth also acknowledged that Bamford is loved by manager Daniel Farke and that the Whites “always seem to miss him when he doesn’t play,” so it could be risky to let him go in the absence of a clear substitute.
A scenario that may realistically go either way is created when you consider that his hefty salary might make him impossible for suitors to pay if he can’t guarantee he will play many games.
Daniel Farke a big fan of Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford
Even with the arrival of Georginio Rutter and the signing of Joel Piroe, Bamford has not always been a simple player to deal with. However, no player is likely to be able to fully fill his position at Leeds United.
Mateo Joseph might be able to, but even though they are both strikers, the new player doesn’t seem to be the same kind of player.
After a terrible relegation season, there were rumors a year ago that Bamford, 30, was prepared to move.
Additionally, the Championship’s first half of the season under Farke indicated that he should have done so because he had trouble breaking into the team and, when he did, he may have caused more harm than good.
However, he proved he still has plenty to give after being promoted into the starting lineup at the beginning of the season. He scored seven league goals in ten games and was a major contributor to the Whites’ finest run of play all season.
Although Bamford may be a divisive figure at times, if fit, he still seems to be the best number nine in the team. If Bamford is to ultimately move on, Farke will need to make sure he has a suitable replacement.
