Luciano Becchio to join Leeds United in next few days – reports

Leeds United could be on the cusp of bringing Luciano Becchio back to Elland Road, according to reports on social media.

A fan uploaded an image with Becchio in Leeds train station, claiming that the Argentine striker is on the cusp of signing for the Whites in the next few days.

Becchio has been without a club since leaving Belgrano, a side in his native Argentina, last month.

Would it work?

Leeds have started playing a 4-4-2 formation since the appointment of Steve Evans as head coach last week.

However, with both Chris Wood and Mirco Antenucci on the pitch, the Elland Road side do not have a back-up striker for the bench.

This is especially the case given Lee Erwin is out on loan.

Wood is a classic style target man, something Leeds definitely do not have in reserve.

Becchio would be an ideal option for that role. However, his fitness is up for debate, as he has not played much football since joining Rotherham on loan last season.

Becchio is, however, a better instinctive finisher than Wood, who has struggled to match good build-up play with clinical strikes in front of goal.

Rumour rater

It seems preposterous at first, why would a fan have the scoop? However, there is no real reason for Becchio to be in Leeds train station on any given Sunday.

Most tellingly, Becchio is clutching a copy of today’s The Sun, as also confirmed on Twitter.

Interestingly, while Massimo Cellino has previously denied an interest in bringing Becchio back, he has backed his coaches this season in the market, and Becchio is clearly a player Evans rates – having signed him at Rotherham.

However, another fan has said that Becchio has said he is just visiting Leeds, so it’s hard to tell what the truth of the situation is.

Rumour rating: 3/5

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5 thoughts on “Luciano Becchio to join Leeds United in next few days – reports”

  1. God help us if that is the case.
    He has hardly kicked any ball in anger for nearly three years!!!!!
    I find it incredible and incredulous that he is being considered.
    In fact nothing surprises me any more with LUFC, but this would be a total disaster, and more importantly send out the wrong message for many many reasons!!!!!

  2. I remembered when Becchio was with us, everytime someone shouts “GOAL” … chances it’s Becchio! After Becchio, I can’t think of any strikers that can come close to him. Can you?

  3. Wood is a decent striker but flat footed he is not mobile !! So give the guy a chance same the 34 year old who bagged on saturday against us !!

  4. What aload of crap being a Leeds fan do we need to bring bak the old boys Leeds us just goin be another Portsmouth absolutely wank with cellino in charge

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