Report: Leeds attacker Kemar Roofe is in talks with Anderlecht

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Leeds United attacker Kemar Roofe is reportedly in talks about a potential move away from Elland Road.

According to the Daily Mail, the centre-forward is in discussions with Belgian club Anderlecht about a £7million switch this summer.

It is understood that the Whites have already offered the 26-year-old a new contract, but his current deal is due to expire next year when he could leave on a free.

The report details that Roofe is attracted to working under Anderlecht boss Vincent Company.

Roofe is currently sidelined with an ankle injury for the beginning of the Championship season and is considered one of the key players in Marcelo Bielsa’s squad.

He scored 15 goals in just 34 games across all competitions last season and is a real handful in attack.

TBR’s View:

Leeds could be in big trouble if they lose Roofe so late in the window and would need a suitable replacement in attack.

With just one year remaining on his contract, it may make sense for the Yorkshire club to push through a £7million exit for a player that has his eyes on a move.

He would leave a sizeable void in terms of both goalscoring and work-rate in the final third, as he’s someone that fits Bielsa’s system so effectively.