Leeds ‘want to secure Patrick Bamford’s future on a long-term contract’ ‘amid Tottenham interest’

Leeds reportedly want to tie Patrick Bamford down to a new long-term deal to ward off interest from Tottenham. 

Bamford is in the last year of his of his contract at Elland Road and is reportedly a target for Spurs as they look for a suitable understudy for Harry Kane.

According to the Telegraph their primary target is Dusan Vlahovic but Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are keeping their options open as Fiorentina want the Serbian striker to sign a new deal. 

Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic has also been linked with a move to the north London club

Bamford scored 17 Premier League goals last season with only one coming from the penalty spot, Kane was the only English player to score more. 

The 27-year-old striker has yet to sign a new deal at Leeds since joining from Middlesbrough in the summer of 2018 on a four-year contract.

However, his form dictates that his value has significantly increased from the £7 million they paid for him during Marcelo Bielsa first season in charge.   

Bamford was signed during Marcelo Bielsa’s first season in charge at Elland Road

Spurs want to sign a new striker to bolster their attacking options and support Harry Kane

Bamford made 38 league appearances last season and was under consideration for a England call-up, however Gareth Southgate opted to include Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in his provisional squad for the Euros instead.

Southgate was in attendance at Old Trafford on Saturday when Bamford lead the line against Manchester United but struggled during their 5-1 defeat.

Spurs have had to deal with constant speculation regarding Kane’s future with Manchester City linked with a move for the striker, but sporting director Fabio Paratici is committed to strengthening their attacking options this summer.