Kevin Campbell is thrilled by ‘marvellous’ Patrick Bamford news
Leeds United are set to open talks with Patrick Bamford over a new contract – and the striker is fully deserving of improved terms, according to Kevin Campbell.
The former Arsenal and Everton striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, heaped praise on the 27-year-old for his “marvellous” performances in white this season.
Bamford boats an impressive 12 goals and six assists from 22 Premier League appearances this season – no Leeds player has more goal involvements.
Football Insider revealed that negotiations with the striker’s representatives over a new contract are to begin soon.
The £10million signing from Middlesbrough is set to be offered a major pay increase as a reward for his electric form under Marcelo Bielsa this term.
When asked for his thoughts on Bamford’s effort for Leeds this season, Campbell told Football Insider: “Without a shadow of a doubt he deserves a new contract.
“I am sure Patrick Bamford hoped that he would have a season like he is having but I am not sure even he would have expected it.
“He has been marvellous this season. He is already in double figures and it looks like he is going to score a few more between now and the end of the season. It is looking good, very good.”
Bamford has less than 18 months on the four-year contract he penned upon his arrival from Boro in 2018.
His 94 career appearances for Leeds have yielded 38 goals and 12 assists.
In other news, an ‘exceptional’ Leeds United teenager has been tipped to make his first team debut after a big development.