Leeds United are reportedly leading Everton in the race to sign Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres ahead of the summer transfer window.
Both Leeds and Everton are embroiled in a relegation battle down at the foot of the Premier League and survival will only further their chances in signing the forward.
Gyokeres has 18 goals in the Championship this season - only Chuba Akpom of Middlesbrough, with 26, has more - and was linked with a move to Goodison Park during the January transfer window as the club's board attempted to find some firepower for new manager Sean Dyche.
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They were unable to do that and the Blues finished the month as the only club in the Premier League without a new signing. However, they have continued to be tipped to make a move for Gyokeres during the summer.
But TuttoJuve report that Leeds, and not Everton, are now favourites to sign the 24-year-old Sweden international.
The report also states that the Whites want to make midfielder Weston McKennie's move from Juventus permanent if they beat the drop.
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