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Leeds United are set to open renewal talks with Kemar Roofe in order to fend off growing interest in his services, Football Insider reports.
What’s the word?
Marcelo Bielsa has improved Leeds significantly and the Peacocks have established themselves amongst the early-season favourites for promotion, although this naturally means that interest in their best players is rising.
Amongst those turning heads is forward Kemar Roofe, who scored four goals and contributed two assists in Leeds’ opening six Championship matches before being sidelined with an injury – missing the last four matches as a result.
Interest in the 25-year-old is rising and Leeds are keen to secure his future as he edges into the final 18 months of his current deal, according to Football Insider, as the club prepare to sit down with the forward to discuss a new contract.
A necessary boost?
It does not take a genius to identify that Leeds have struggled in Roofe’s absence, as the Peacocks have won just one of their four matches without the striker in their side, subsequently opening the door for early title rivals West Brom and Middlesbrough.
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Roofe is currently edging towards a return from his injury absence, which could come after October’s international break, and a new contract could provide a new lease of life into a forward who is looking to maintain his stellar start to the season.
Having scored 11 goals last season, Roofe is already well on his way to surpassing that tally and a new deal is well deserved for a player signed from Oxford United in 2016.
