COMMENT By Will Butcher

Thomas Christiansen is reportedly on the lookout for a new striker at Leeds and would finally end his search by beating Championship rivals to the signature of Huddersfield ace Joe Lolley.

The Yorkshire Evening Post claim Leeds have extended their search for a new striker after seeing long-term target Ashley Fletcher complete a move to Garry Monk's Middlesbrough.

The Daily Mail have reported on their transfer news blog on Saturday (2.58pm) that Aston Villa, Sheffield United, Barnsley and Sunderland are all keeping tabs on Lolley.

Lolley, who can play out wide as well having an impact as a centre-forward, is said to be interesting the Championship quartet in what would be a loan deal.

Football Insider analyses three reasons why signing Lolley would end Leeds search for a new striker as they look to give Chris Wood back-up, with the future of a 26-year-old in doubt:

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Loan deal favourable for Radrizzani

Owner Andrea Radrizzani has been very free with his cheque book this summer, bringing in 10 first-team players including expensive deals to sign Pontus Jansson, Hadi Sacko and Samu Saiz.

As well as repurchasing the ownership rights to Elland Road, which is believed to have cost the Italian £20million, Radrizzani will now want his new manager to sign players for as little cash as possible.

On a loan, Lolley would be the perfect signing as he would not cost a penny.

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Versatility in final third

Lolley is able to play out wide on either flank as well as offering quality as a striker, and that would give Christiansen options in the final third.

Caleb Ekuban has been brought in at Leeds to add back-up to Wood, and if Lolley was solely a centre-forward, then he would find opportunities few and far between.

But able to play out wide as well as a number nine, the 24-year-old would be given regular game time as well as offering cover for the likes of Stuart Dallas, Kemar Roofe and Sacko.

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Antonsson: coming or going?

Football news website

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claim Marcus Antonsson's former side Kalmar FF have made an offer to sign the 26-year-old, after a dismal first season in charge.

The player himself has admitted that there has been interest in his signing this summer, but insists he is not looking to leave Leeds.

With Antonsson likely to leave the Yorkshire giants, Leeds will need a replacement and Lolley can be that man if the Whites beat their Championship rivals to his signature.

In other Leeds transfer news, this striker looks set for a move north of the border.

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