In mid February, Carpi general manager Matteo Scali confirmed the outlines of a deal with Leeds United for Jerry Mbakogu.
Scali was quoted in Italy, keeping it short and sweet: “There’s a gentleman agreement with Leeds for June.”
Not so long later there were worries about the player’s knee and an issue which has been going on for a while.
Carpi coach Antonio Calabro confirmed the striker had been struggling with a knee injury, and Gazzetta di Modena added: ‘The Nigerian striker is however carrying out a specific program to preserve the knee that has tormented him for some time.’
Then came another injury issue, but this time it’s a muscle problem in the player’s right leg.
This all presents some worry for Leeds United and their agreement to buy the player in the summer transfer window.
The 25 year old has 8 goals and 3 assists so far this season and whilst that’s not a brilliant return, Carpi’s local media insist Mbakogu is important to the team.
From a Leeds United perspective, the club will want to make sure there’s absolutely no long term issues, and there’s every chance they’ll walk away from a deal if the striker can’t play consistently before the end of the season.
