Jonathan Rowe would be a “sensational” signing for Leeds United in their quest to reach the Premier League. That is verdict of Sky Sports pundit Don Goodman as the Whites continue their pursuit of the Norwich City star.
Reports in the national media have today claimed United are getting closer to reaching the Canaries valuation for the forward. The 21-year-old, a standout performer in the Championship last term as City qualified for the play-offs, has been earmarked as a potential replacement for Crysencio Summerville. Skilful attacker Summerville moved to West Ham United for £25m plus add-ons last weekend.
Initial reports indicated United were set to table an opening offer of £7m for Rowe, a figure believed to fall significantly short of Norwich’s valuation. Talks are said to be ongoing between the two parties, with Sky Sports reporting that the Whites are prepared to increase their bid in an attempt to prise the England Under-21 international away from Carrow Road.
EFL pundit Goodman told Grosvenor Sport: “Crycensio Summerville’s price is an interesting one. I think if you looked at the season he had last season, minus the last eight or nine games or whatever it was, you’d be saying he’s worth more than that for sure. But you have that niggling doubt due to the way the season finished for him, that clubs would have been reluctant to go beyond £25 million.
“He may turn out to be worth way more than that or less than that. It remains to be seen. Obviously the whole world and West Ham United knew that Leeds United probably needed to bring some money in. The Archie Gray sale would have helped, but what this will do is give Leeds United the possibility of spending decent money to bring in quality and you’re telling me that John Rowe has been linked, I’ve got no doubt he would be sensational for Leeds United and a very, very capable and good replacement for Summerville.”
