Leeds United have granted striker Joel Piroe permission to undergo a medical at West Ham United.
The Championship side are closing in on signing the 27-year-old on loan with an obligation to buy. Piroe was viewed as a top transfer target by head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and the recruitment team. His track record in the second tier was also a key factor.
In the 2023-24 and 2024-25 Championship seasons, the forward scored 41 goals in 88 league appearances. Last campaign, however, he had a return of one just goal across 21 appearances following Leeds’ return to the top-flight.
The Athletic reported on Saturday of Piroe’s intention to leave Elland Road before the closure of the window on September 1. Leeds had initially set an asking price of £16million to suitors but no club met their valuation.
The striker’s contract at Elland Road ends in June 2027, though Leeds have the option to extend it by an extra 12 months
Piroe’s impending arrival at the London Stadium is a welcome boost for Nuno following West Ham’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Burnley in their season opener. Their forward options are threadbare and striker Pablo was substituted at half-time due to sustaining a calf injury. He is a doubt for this weekend’s home game against London rivals Charlton Athletic.
Piroe would become West Ham’s fourth summer signing after the additions of Joel Veltman, Manor Solomon and Arne Engels.
