It seems like the summer long uncertainty around Joel Piroe’s future at Swansea City is coming to a close as Leeds United look set to sign the striker.<\/p>\n
It comes days after news came out that Piroe was on the verge of agreeing a new contract at the club which would have seen him remain in SA1 until 2026.<\/p>\n
Leeds have been following the Dutchman for considerable time whilst Southampton and Leicester were also credited with an interest for the striker whose deal was set to expire in 2024.<\/p>\n
The fee is believed to be \u00a312m plus add ons in what will represent a healthy profit for the club on the initial \u00a31m they paid PSV Eindhoven for his signature in 2021.<\/p>\n
Whilst largely playing a lone role up top whilst in South Wales, many believe that the 24 year old is more comfortable slightly behind a striker. He isn’t what you would call a traditional number nine.<\/p>\n
But he is a consistent goalscorer whichever position he has played and will leave Swansea City with my thanks for a fantastic two years in an individual capacity. Even if the team wasn’t particularly successful.<\/p>\n
Piroe netted 46 goals and 8 assists in 96 games for the Swans and should the deal go through in time could make his debut for the Whites this weekend against Ipswich Town.<\/p>\n
\nJoel Piroe, on his way to medical tests at Leeds United \u2014 deal agreed between clubs with Swansea \u26aa\ufe0f\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 #LUFC<\/a><\/p>\n
All parties expect deal to be signed by the end of the week. pic.twitter.com\/n46AUefktV<\/a><\/p>\n
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n