Sources: Leeds hit by new hurdle in Nicolo Tresoldi race

Leeds face stiff competition from Europe's elite clubs for Club Brugge forward Tresoldi, with the Belgian side reluctant to sell in January.

Leeds United are interested in signing Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, but face significant obstacles in landing the 22-year-old. Manager Daniel Farke is keen to add a new striker to his squad in the January window, and Tresoldi has emerged as a leading candidate after impressing in the Belgian league and Champions League, including a hat-trick against AC Milan.

However, Club Brugge are extremely reluctant to let Tresoldi depart in January, and Leeds will face competition from Europe's top clubs who are also monitoring the young forward. Sources suggest that while Leeds see him as an upgrade on their current options and remain keen to bring him to Elland Road, they could struggle to win the race given the level of interest from clubs offering Champions League football.

Leds are also tracking other striker targets, including Rennes' Esteban Lepaul, as Farke looks to provide competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the coming window.