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Matty Hewitt

Leeds United told to sign a 'Jack Grealish-type' in January transfer window

Gabby Agbonlahor has told Leeds to go all out for the next "Jack Grealish, James Maddison or Emile Smith Rowe."

Marcelo Bielsa's side have struggled in front of goal this season and are in need of reinforcements if they're to stave off relegation.

The Whites are currently five points above the relegation places, but sides below them have games in hand.

Leeds United have been hampered by injuries this season and have only scored 18 goals in the Premier League.

Raphinha has scored eight of those goals himself and the Elland Road faithful are crying out for more options in attack.

One of the main areas the Whites need to address is the No.10 position. Former Valencia man Rodrigo has played there on a number of occasions for Bielsa, but it's clear his best position is as an out and out striker.

Agbonlahor told Football Insider : “They need a striker, they need a winger, they need a number 10.

“Since I’ve watched Leeds in the Premier League they’ve never had a number 10 who can get on the ball, make something happen thread a pass. That’s what they need.

“Rodrigo, that’s not his game and he’s injured. I watched him before at Valencia and he’s a striker, not a number 10.

“A number 10 is a player like Jack Grealish, James Maddison or Emile Smith Rowe. That’s what I’m talking about.”

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