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Leeds want Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede to replace Chris Wood

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Leeds have expressed interest in signing Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede though Garry Monk is reluctant to lose the Benin international.

Gestede would cost over £6million but is understood to be on wages of around £25,000-a-week.

The 28-year-old has been earmarked as a replacement for Chris Wood - who joined Burnley for a club-record £15m on Monday.

Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede (left) is targeted by Leeds before the end of thshuts
Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede is wanted by Leeds before this transfer window ends
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Gestede would cost over £6m but is understood to be on wages of around £25,000 a week

Gestede has had a tough time at Boro since joining from Aston Villa in January, scoring just three goals in that time.