Leeds United are incredibly linked with the signing of the £51million striker who has scored 26 goals this season

Marathe has confirmed that there will be money available to spend on Daniel Farke, while the minority investment from Red Bull is also likely to help them in the market.

However, with their parachute payments reduced in their second season after relegation, Leeds know that key players will also need to be sold to comply with the EFL’s PSR regulations.

Crysencio Summerville, Willy Gnonto and Archie Gray are among those who have been linked with an exit so far, all of whom could bring big returns.

Leeds are incredibly linked with Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez

With money to spend, Leeds will certainly be looking to be ambitious in the window this summer as they look to build a squad ready for another promotion.

On paper, the Championship certainly looks a bit weaker this time around and so if Leeds can get their signings right, there’s no reason why they can’t go one better.

Amid Patrick Bamford’s injury problems and the potential for him to leave, striker is certainly a position they will be looking to strengthen ahead of the start of the season.

And, incredibly, according to Azteca Deportes, Leeds are one of the teams that have been linked with the signing of Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez.

Gimenez scored 26 goals in all competitions for the Dutch side last season, 23 of which came in the Eredivisie as they fell short in their bid to retain the title.

Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton are also among the clubs said to be interested in Gimenez, who is expected to leave.

Leeds have no chance in the Gimenez race

After Leeds’ failure to win promotion, there is simply no chance of that happening. According to one Turkish transfer reporter for ESPN, Goal and TNT SportsFeyenoord are expected to demand £51m for his signature.

That kind of money is something Leeds simply could not afford, even if they were a Premier League side, but certainly not in the Championship.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if Leeds’ name has just been mentioned as a potential destination if promoted.

Leeds won’t be shopping in the same market as Liverpool or Spurs this summer and any striker they bring in will cost a lot less than that.