Barry Douglas
Report: Two clubs now looking to sign ‘impeccable’ Leeds player…offer made already
Championship clubs Watford and Blackburn Rovers are showing keen interest in signing Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas this summer. According to The Sun on Sunday (print edition, page 61, October 11, 2020), Watford are looking to sign the Leeds defender before the summer transfer window in England closes on Friday. Douglas was heavily linked with a move to Scottish champions Celtic earlier this summer, but the Bhoys didn’t pursue with the deal. The Sun claims that the Championship club have made an offer to Leeds to sign the Scottish left-back on loan. The report claims that Watford are hoping that Leeds would consider their offer. Blackburn Rovers are also interested in signing the 31-year-old. Douglas has not played a single minute in the Premier League so far this...
Report: English club preparing late move for £3m Leeds United player
Watford are interested in signing Barry Douglas from Leeds United in the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. It has been reported that the Championship club have registered their interest in the former Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back and are preparing to make a move for him in the final days of the summer transfer window. Watford, who are playing in the Championship this season after getting relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 2019-20 campaign, are looking for a new left-back, according to the report. Leeds United spell Douglas has been on the books of Leeds since the summer of 2018 when he joined from Wolves for a transfer fee reported by Sky Sports to be worth £3 million. According to WhoScored, the 31-year-old made 21 starts and six substitute appear...
Report: Boost for Celtic as PL club could sell defender before deadline day
Leeds United are looking to offload Barry Douglas in the summer transfer window, and the news would come as a boost for Scottish champions Celtic. According to reports from Leeds Live, Leeds are preparing to offload Douglas before transfer deadline day. He is the only senior player who is expected to leave the club this summer. If indeed Leeds are looking to sell Douglas, it will come as a hammer blow to the Scottish defender who failed to play in the Premier League despite winning promotion with Wolverhampton Wanderers. And now, after winning promotion with Leeds, he could be offloaded this summer, with Marcelo Bielsa’s side ready to listen to offers for the left-back now. Celtic are reportedly keen on signing him, and the news would come as a massive boost for the Bhoys. The report claim...
Report: Leeds United player’s mindset amid Celtic interest
Barry Douglas is happy at Leeds United amid interest from Celtic, according to Leeds Live. The Daily Mail recently reported of interest from Celtic in Leeds left-back Douglas. The report stated that the Scottish Premiership giants and the promoted Premier League outfit have held talks over the transfer of the 31-year-old. However, Leeds Live has claimed that the Scotland international is happy at Leeds and is a key member of the the club’s dressing room. Should Barry Douglas stay at Leeds United? Douglas is not guaranteed a place in the Leeds starting lineup, with Stuart Dallas having made that position his own last season. The Northern Ireland international is a winger by trade, but he did well at left-back in the Championship. However, the Premier League is a huge step-up, and head coach...
Leeds United player admits frustration amid Celtic speculation
Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas has admitted to The Yorkshire Evening Post that lack of playing time “can be frustrating at times” for him, amid reported interest from Celtic. Douglas has said that he has to be ready for action if Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants him to start. The left-back had injury issues last season, and when he recovered his fitness and was available for selection, he could not displace Stuart Dallas from the starting lineup. Dallas is a winger by trade, but the Northern Ireland international has done well at left-back for Leeds. The Daily Mail has reported of interest in the 30-year-old left-back from Celtic, with the report adding that the Hoops have already held talks with Leeds over a transfer for the Scotland international. According to Sky Sports, the ...
Report: Lennon keen to sign Leeds star for Celtic, talks held already
Neil Lennon has signed three players already this summer, but it seems he is looking for more additions. According to reports from the Daily Mail, Celtic are looking to sign Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. In fact, the Scottish champions have held talks over a possible deal for the 30-year-old left-back. Celtic are looking to sign a left-back. They are seeking a replacement for Boli Bolingoli-Mbombo, who broke quarantine rules. The Bhoys have earmarked Douglas as a potential option but doubts remain about whether they would be able to lure him to Parkhead. The Scotland international is an important player for Marcelo Bielsa, although he struggled with injuries at Elland Road last season. Douglas would not want to miss this golden opportunity to play in the Premier League w...
Report: Leeds United player’s mindset amid interest from Celtic
According to The Scottish Daily Mail (print edition, page 112, August 15, 2020), Leeds United left-back Barry Douglas is open to offers amid interest from Celtic. It has been reported that Celtic manager Neil Lennon is keen on a move for the former Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back. Although there is a possibility that Douglas could get a contract extension at Leeds with his current deal running out at the end of next season, the 30-year-old – who can also operate as a wing-back – is willing to listen to offers. Good signing for Celtic? Douglas had injury problems last season and could not make a massive impact on the team. With Stuart Dallas playing well at left-back, the Scotland international struggled to get back into the team once he recovered from his injuries. Celtic are a massive c...
Journalist: Leeds star ‘high up on’ Celtic radar as Lennon eyes replacement for 25 y/o player
Journalist: Leeds star 'high up on' Celtic radar as Lennon eyes replacement for 25 y/o player – originally posted on Sportslens.com Celtic are looking to offload defender Boli Bolingoli in the summer transfer window and are already looking for replacements. It seems Leeds United’s Barry Douglas is high on Celtic’s radar, according to Sky Sports journalist Anthony Joseph. Celtic are looking to offload the player and are already targeting replacements, with Leeds United left back Barry Douglas high up on their shortlist. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) August 13, 2020 The Bhoys are looking to offload Bolingoli after he broke quarantine rules. The Scottish champions are looking at other alternatives, and have earmarked Douglas as a potential replacement. A...
Phil Hay shares what Leeds hierarchy is planning to do with £3m defender
Barry Douglas was superb for Leeds during their latest 3-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers last week. The 30-year-old joined Leeds in 2018 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee in the region of £3m. It was seen as a bargain signing for the Whites at that time. Douglas managed 27 appearances for the Whites in all competitions in his first season. This season, he has made just 13 appearances and started in only five games in the Championship. His quality has never been in doubt, but the left-back has struggled with injuries at Elland Road this season. Although he never suffered a major injury, strains and niggles that kept him in the background have prevented Bielsa from getting the best out of the player who was his first signing at Leeds. So, what is next for him? His contract now i...
