Championship duo Leeds United and Sheffield United are targeting League One Lincoln City’s young striker Jovon Makama, according to some reports.
The forward only broke through to become a regular first team fixture this season ahead of highly rated Sheffield Wednesday loanee Bailey Cadamarteri. The 20-year-old has featured 17 times in League One, with a return of two goals and two assists but has scored three in cup competitions.
His height and power, despite his young age has turned him into a focal point for the attack, with much of the Imps’ play either going through him or more often than not using him to pull defenders out of place to give more space for the other attacking options.
Manager Michael Skubala perhaps hinted at why he was being favoured over Cadamarteri, after the former Leeds coach suggested the loanee had to improve his all-round game.
“He’s got a good eye for goal, and got another good goal against Morecambe, but it’s his all-round game that probably needs progressing.”
It is perhaps this aspect that is most attractive about Makama, his finishing does need some work, he often misses chances, but his all round contribution to the game improves those around him and at such a young age, he will likely only improve.
Leeds United and Sheffield United are interested
According to EFL Hub, Championship duo Leeds United and Sheffield United are both interested in the forward, and could look to purchase the player this upcoming winter window, with the possibility of a loan spell back to the Imps for the remainder of the season.
The pair have been long term admirers of the youngster, with it being suggested that Chris Wilder and Daniel Farke have watched him previously.
A Decent Championship Signing?
Makama has been the subject of a large amount of criticism in recent weeks, largely due to his poor finishing. However, his strength and all-round understanding of the game has improved massively.
He does regularly get himself into goalscoring opportunities and at this stage, if he is able to improve on his finishing then perhaps, he could become a powerful number nine. At just 20 and with just one real season of action under his belt at a senior level it remains to be seen if he can continue his progression, but there are certainly signs there.