West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse could be heading to Leeds United in January, with the Yorkshire side desperate to add a proven set-piece specialist.<\/b><\/p>\n
The upcoming January transfer window will prove pivotal for Leeds United as they bid to avoid immediate relegation from the Premier League.<\/span><\/p>\n After a decent start, they have slipped down the standings, and are now in the drop zone on goal difference.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite having one of the tallest squads in the league, set-piece goals have been few and far-between at Elland Road.<\/span><\/p>\n With Daniel Farke under pressure, the<\/span> next Leeds manager odds<\/b><\/a> suggest a change could be imminent.<\/span><\/p>\n Adding one of the world’s best dead-ball specialists could therefore be a superb move.<\/span><\/p>\n Set-piece goals have quietly returned to prominence in the Premier League – and not just for relegation-threatened sides.<\/span><\/p>\n Table-toppers Arsenal lead the way with 13 at the time of writing.<\/span><\/p>\n But for teams at the bottom end of the table, where open-play opportunities are limited and quality in the final third comes at a premium, dead-ball efficiency becomes a critical weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n Corners, free-kicks and long-throws often provide the best chances to score for teams struggling to survive.<\/span><\/p>\n An angle of \ud835\udc95\ud835\udc89\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95 James Ward-Prowse free-kick which is one of the most satisfying things you will ever see.pic.twitter.com\/bpSvATbCLB<\/a><\/p>\n — SPORTbible (@sportbible) January 23, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n