Joël Piroe's agent, Theo Roebbers, stated that Anderlecht had been interested in the player but withdrew its interest because Leeds United's asking price was not aligned with the market. He revealed that this was a common problem for interested parties, and that Ajax, Strasbourg, and Alavés also ended their pursuits for the same reason after learning the valuation. Piroe is a 27-year-old Surinamese international who is a centre-forward. He joined Leeds in August 2023, and his contract runs until 2027. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €10.00m. In August 2026, it was reported that Leeds United's minimum asking price was €18.7 million (£16 million). The reported fee for his transfer from Swansea City to Leeds United in August 2023 was €14 million.