A detailed look at how Leeds United’s campaign has transpired so far would enable us to decipher that a rebuilding phase in a shrewd manner has been going on at the Elland Road. Under the excellent tutelage of Garry Monk, the Peacocks have gone on to add strength to strength in compiling a memorable season which might just give them an uplift to the Premier League, something they have remained elusive to since the 2003-04 season.
They have collected 66 points from 37 league outings in the second tier of English football and are poised at the 4th spot in the league table. In a season which has been a remarkable turnaround in the stature of the club, they have been pretty one-dimensional in catering to their offensive endeavours as Chris Wood has been forced to singlehandedly predate up front with unsubstantial backups.
The New Zealand international has been banging in goals left, right and centre, though there is a paramount importance of recruiting someone who could share the goal-scoring responsibilities with him from the middle of the park.
Irrespective of whether the Whites get promoted or not, bringing in a quality midfielder to Elland Road will be an urgent requirement and in a scenario like this, Monk can definitely turn his attention towards the former Leeds United skipper, Jonny Howson.
The Norwich City orchestrator has been in a fantastic nick so far in the Championship, having bagged 5 goals, registering 5 assists and creating as many as 32 chances in 28 outings to lend the Canaries a helping hand in the attacking zone and without any shadow of a doubt, he would be a valuable addition to Monk’s brigade if he is welcomed on board.
Leeds United’s lack of ambition made them sell the then skipper in the January transfer window of 2012 when the Canaries were a club on the rise. But with the likelihood of the club finishing below Leeds United for the first time in over a decade might tempt him to actually rejoin them if they come calling for him.
The Englishman can play anywhere across the midfield, including the no. 10 slot, still has the potential to ply his trade for any top quality side and most importantly, he has the experience at the top level which should really come handy for Leeds United in the seasons to follow.
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