According to reports in the Daily Mail, Leeds United scouts have checked on Holstein Kiel striker Marvin Ducksch ahead of a potential move in the January transfer window.
What’s the word, then?
Well, the Daily Mail says that Whites boss Thomas Christiansen is looking for a new centre-forward because of fitness doubts over Hamburg loanee Pierre-Michel Lasogga – with Leeds fans speculating that he could be on his way out of Elland Road – and they have scouted Ducksch.
The 23-year-old, who is on loan from St Pauli, has been a prolific performer in the 2. Bundesliga this season, but the Daily Mail suggests that the 6ft 3in striker may not have the attributes that the Yorkshire outfit are looking for.
The report adds that Leeds have also watched Red Bull Salzburg’s Moanes Dabour, who has 13 goals in 18 games this term.
How good has Ducksch been this season?
Well, he is the top scorer in the 2. Bundesliga after netting 10 goals in 14 appearances, while he has a total of 11 in 16 outings in all competitions this term.
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The 23-year-old, who began his career with Borussia Dortmund, has also provided a further four assists to show the all-round impact he can have in the attacking third.
Why would Leeds not be keen?
As the Daily Mail mentioned, Ducksch isn’t the quickest and therefore doesn’t have the best movement in and around the penalty area – similar weaknesses to the ones that Lasogga has shown during his time at Elland Road – while according to WhoScored.com one of his weaknesses in winning aerial duels.
Are they likely to sign him?
It’s difficult to say.
While it seems certain that Christiansen will look to sign a new centre-forward during the January transfer window, despite Ducksch’s impressive goal record this term his overall attributes could see the Yorkshire outfit look elsewhere.
