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Leeds United could do with another physically robust striker to compete with Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer. So far, Leeds have plugged the three main holes in the squad with the first three signings. A goalkeeper, a left-sided centre-back, and a right-sided attacker were the main priorities. After that, adding cover to certain players is a must. Player such as James Trafford, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor, and Gabriel Gudmundsson have little depth behind them. Leeds United new focal point striker to compete with Dominic Calvert-Lewin If Daniel Farke starts next season with Calvert-Lewin as his starting striker, then I think we should all be happy. His 14 goals and overall No9 play last season was a vital reason we’re prepping for a second Premier League campaign. However, there’s always that lingering concern that he might pull up with a new injury setback. His struggles at Everton are something we can ill afford. As much as I like Lukas Nmecha as a general player, there’s a distinct contrast between our performance when Calvert-Lewin is on the pitch, and when he isn’t. So, the remainder of this window should have Leeds identifying an alternative striker that can proviude the same qualities that Calvert-Lewin does. Jovon Makama could make perfect sense for Leeds United amid Norwich City ‘rumours’ Since our promotion, we’ve not really looked to delve into the Championship pool for signings. James Justin is the exception, but he came with vast Premier League experience behind him at Leicester City. However, Norwich City’s Jovon Makama looks a Premier League player in waiting right now after a second tier breakout last season. He scored 10 goals up front under Philippe Clement, and looks a very viable option as a long-term investment. Standing at 6ft5in, he was someone I noted as an alternative to Carlos Espi recently on the basis of his imposing physical frame and expected top flight trajectory. There have been online murmurs from those of a Norwich persuasion that he could be on Leeds’ radar. Nothing concrete or remotely reliable has been suggested, but it would make sense. Leeds might need a youngster that’s perhaps further along in their development than Makama. 10 goals at Championship level is a pretty bold punt to make when Leeds need someone we know will work. However, two things could happen with Makama: - We take the risk now and are rewarded by beating inevitable Premier League competition in 12 months’ time. - We don’t take the risk and he’s worth a fortune in 12 months’ time. His pre-season foot injury is a worry, however. He missed the back end of last season with a hefty layoff too, but this recent setback is from an impact rather than it being muscular. Injury records, though, have to be taken into account when we’re considering someone covering our famously injury-prone striker. There’s a lot to like about Makama. And, if Leeds were to be interested, we could find another investment that might be worth a lot more in years to come.