Daniel Ayala
‘Get in there’, ‘best news I’ve heard’: Some Leeds fans react to latest transfer update
Leeds United will be looking to bolster their defence in the summer transfer window, irrespective of where they finish at the end of the season. The Whites are top of the Championship table with nine games left to go. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are firm favourites to secure promotion this season. If Leeds make it to the Premier League, they are expected to be busy in the transfer market, and the central defence is one area where reinforcement is required. Brighton and Hove Albion defender Ben White, who has been in sensational form for the Whites whilst on loan, is set to return to his parent club at the end of the season. Leeds may try to make a permanent move for him, but he is key to Graham Potter’s long-term plans. Leeds have been linked with a host of defenders including Middlesbrough’s Da...
Pay-cut reportedly on the cards for player Leeds United allegedly want this summer
According to The Hartepool Mail, Daniel Ayala will have to take a pay-cut to stay at Middlesbrough, amid reported interest from Leeds United. The Daily Star claimed in March that Leeds are interested in signing Ayala in the summer transfer window. The 29-year-old centre-back is out of contract at Middlesbrough at the end of the season, and the Whites want to sign regardless of which division they play in next season, according to the report. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are aiming to clinch automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League at the end of the season. The Hartepool Mail has claimed that for Ayala to stay at Boro – who are in danger of getting relegated to League One – the former Liverpool and Norwich City defender will have to take a pay-cut. Good signing for Leeds Uni...
