Leeds’ replacement for Joel Piroe looks like it could be Zian Flemming at Burnley
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Credit: Imago Mon 11 May 2026 13:42, UK Leeds United are expected to be among the clubs exploring a move for Burnley striker Zian Flemming this summer. The Dutchman has enjoyed a fine campaign for the Clarets, scoring his 10th Premier League goal of the season on Sunday in a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa.With that goal, the 27-year-old has become the first Burnley player since Chris Wood in the 2020-21 season to net 10 top-flight goals.Flemming’s side have already been relegated, with Premier League sides bound to have taken notice of his success.Leeds transfer chiefs are expected to be among them, with competition sought for Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer. 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom.
VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Zian Flemming impresses again vs Aston VillaFootball Insider exclusively revealed in March that Leeds are set to sell Piroe this summer as they prepare to bring in a new forward.Flemming has provided a good case that it should be him, although it is unclear how much Burnley will demand. Flemming has already made his summer wish clearFlemming’s achievement of becoming the first Burnley striker since Wood to score 10 Premier League goals is made even more impressive by the teams they played for.The Clarets stayed up in the 2020-21 season, and finished the campaign with six more wins and 18 more points than they currently have.And there’s more – Wood featured in 33 Premier League games that season, starting 32 games, while Flemming has started just 19 in 27 appearances amid bouts of injury and competition.
The former Millwall striker has put up seriously impressive numbers, and he has made it clear that he wants to stay in the Premier League.“The Premier League has left me wanting more,” he told Dutch outlet Voetbal International last month. I don’t know, and I’m not ruling anything out.