Centre-forward options and Ramazani's role

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In the final part of our special Q&A, BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope discusses whether Dominic Calvert-Lewin needs competition and whether Largie Ramazani has a future at Elland Road.

Michael asked: Which striker should Leeds be looking at to partner Dominic Calvert-Lewin? Is Jamie Vardy a possibility for the short term, even coming on for the last 30 minutes or so?

Adam: I really do not see Vardy fitting the profile at 39 years old, despite being available from Cremonese where his contract has expired.

Lukas Nmecha and Calvert-Lewin dovetailed well last season, but is it sensible to expect them to stay relatively injury free and to provide the same output again?

I was chatting to a group of Leeds United supporters and this subject came up about needing a player somewhere between the two current centre-forwards.

Zian Flemming, who is under contract at Burnley, was mentioned by one fan, who reminded everyone that he scored 11 Premier League goals in a struggling side. Flemming has not been mentioned by anyone at the club, by the way, but maybe the profile is more in keeping.

Calvert-Lewin looks supremely comfortable with being the main man, but I would like to see some more competition.

It will be very interesting to see where Harry Gray's development continues after a spell at Rotherham United. Does he come into the first-team fray again or is there a Championship loan for him to keep honing his skills?

Jon asked: Is there going to be a role for Ramazani next season?

Adam: I struggle to see it, especially when looking at his season with Valencia, when he made only 11 La Liga starts.

Willy Gnonto, who is ahead of Ramazani in the pecking order as it stands, struggled for game time this season, having only been named in the Premier League starting XI four times.

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