Leeds United are still on the hunt for a striker to bolster Daniel Farke's squad before the transfer window slams shut, but have also had to fend off interest in their own talent.

Beren Cross of The Athletic claims the Whites rejected an offer in excess of £10million for striker Mateo Joseph over the weekend. A number of La Liga clubs have been tracking the availability of the 21-year-old.

Real Betis are said to have enquired about the availability of the Spain Under-21s international, but the Whites shut down that approach quickly.

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Joseph has waited three-and-a-half months for a goal, ending that drought at the weekend by scoring the sixth goal in their 7-0 win over Cardiff City.

The Spaniard has scored three goals and notched three assists in 29 Championship appearances so far this season having start the campaign as Farke's preferred man to lead the line. Joseph has since fallen down the pecking order with Joel Piroe Leeds' main threat up front this season.

The Whites are short of options up front this season, having been linked with Southampton striker Cameron Archer throughout the month of January. The striker remains a target for Leeds, but the clock is ticking.

Fellow Saints striker Adam Armstrong was linked with a move to Elland Road earlier today, but that's not a move the Whites have seriously pursued.

Farke has stressed the point that his side won't panic buy approaching the deadline. Speaking last month, the Whites boss said: "No special meeting for the final days. We are on the same page. We don't make signings out of panic reasons.

"I like to be honest about it. I take the decision if I feel there is a player who can fit into our group. The financial aspect is for others to make, then if all boxes are ticked then we will do something.

"When we are in this position it is easier to track players. If its a loan then to be there not just a few months but for the future. If a player is just looking for game time then it's not that easy.

"You can't guarantee that. There is lots of competition. Some can be reluctant because we have really good players. It's always a bit tricky on loans because they know they are only coming for three months."