English Championship
Newcastle United defender’s one-word reaction to Swansea City heroics
Newcastle United central defender Federico Fernandez has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Swansea City finishing in the Championship playoffs this season. Swansea have got the better of Reading 4-1 away from home at the Madejski Stadium in the Championship this evening. The result means that the Swans have finished sixth in the league table with 70 points from 46 matches. The Welsh outfit have ended up level on points with Nottingham Forest in seventh, but they have a better goal difference – just one. Fernandez was on the books of Swansea from 2014 until 2018 before he moved to Newcastle, and the 31-year-old Argentine defender is delighted to see his former club stand a chance of winning promotion to the Premier League via the Championship playoffs. Fantastic 👏👏&#x...
‘Great news’, ‘Absolutely love it’: Many Leeds fans react to Adam Pope’s tweet
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has claimed recently that the Whites would be active in the summer transfer window. He expects Marcelo Bielsa to remain in charge at the club. However, instead of spending ridiculous money on players in the transfer market like Aston Villa or Fulham, they are likely to follow the smart approach of Sheffield United. Helder Costa has already joined on a permanent deal. And it seems Leeds are looking to secure permanent deals for other loanee players as well. Illan Meslier, who joined Leeds on loan from Lorient, is likely to sign a permanent deal with the Elland Road club in the next few days. The young goalkeeper impressed heavily in the absence of Kiko Casilla, and he is looking forward to playing with Leeds again in the Premier League. He has conce...
‘Relegated with Villa’ – Leeds star grateful EPL transfer fell through last summer
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips signed a new five-year contract to remain at Elland Road last September, but he was on the verge of joining Aston Villa just a few weeks prior to that. Dean Smith’s side were keen to land the Whites star having secured top-flight promotion and he was also very much interested in leaving Leeds to play Premier League football. A significantly increased salary was guaranteed while the opportunity to boost his chances of earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad ahead of Euros 2020 was also on the cards. However, Leeds’ director of football Victor Orta convinced him in the last minute and Phillips is grateful that the Villa move fell through. The Midlands side are at the risk of relegating after just a season back in the big time, and the...
‘Would be a class signing’ – Some Leeds fans react after hearing Bielsa wants 17-goal star
Leeds United are thought to be keen on signing the Brentford winger Said Benrahma this summer. We covered reports earlier that the Whites could bid around £23m for the winger. Benrahma has been outstanding for Brentford this season and he has been linked with a move to Chelsea as well. It will be interesting to see if Leeds can snap him up before the Blues. He would add pace, flair and goals to Marcelo Bielsa’s attack next season if he joins them. For £23m, he could prove to be a quality signing. Benrahma has the technical ability to succeed in the Premier League and Bielsa could take his game on to another level. Leeds’s fast-paced attacking football could suit Benrahma. The left-sided winger has 17 goals and 8 assists to his name so far this season and he would improve every te...
Report: Leeds preparing £23m bid for priority target in scintillating form
Leeds United are back in the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has made it clear that they are not aiming to be a passenger in the Premier League to fill the quota of clubs, rather they have a long-term vision in place. Instead of following the routes of Fulham and Aston Villa in the transfer market, the Yorkshire outfit are likely to follow the trajectory of Sheffield United. The club are confident that Marcelo Bielsa will stay and sign a new deal. It will be exciting to see how Leeds approach the summer transfer window as they would be looking to bolster their squad with talented players. According to reports from Le Buteur, Leeds boss Bielsa has made Said Benrahma a priority signing for the club. The 24-year-old attacking midf...
‘Time to roll the Allardyce’, ‘Unbelievably cryptic’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s tweet
Leeds United have secured promotion to the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence. Marcelo Bielsa’s side came close to achieving that feat last season, but they failed at the final hurdle. This time, however, they didn’t repeat the same mistake. Leeds United owner Andrea Radizzani has said that he hopes that Bielsa will sign a new contract at the Yorkshire club. He has admitted that he will meet with the Leeds head coach over a new deal in the next few days. When Bielsa arrived at Elland Road in the summer of 2018 his contract gave Leeds the option of extending it at the end of each season for the following three years. Ahead of Leeds United’s final game against Charlton Athletic, Bielsa was asked to comment on his future. However, the Argentine (as relayed by Phil Hay) has remai...
Liverpool player Leeds United reportedly want has allegedly made a decision
Reported Leeds United target Yasser Larouci has allegedly come to the conclusion that he has to leave Liverpool. Goal.com reported last week that Leeds are interested in signing Larouci from Liverpool in the summer transfer window. The report claimed that the Whites – who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship – have held preliminary talks with the Reds over the transfer of the 19-year-old left-back. Goal.com has now reported that the Algerian has come to the conclusion that he needs to leave Liverpool this summer in order to play regular first-team football. Leaving Liverpool With Andy Robertson the clear first-choice left-back at Liverpool, it is hard to see Larouci break into the first team anytime soon. The teenager may not...
Pep Guardiola & Alan Shearer react to Leeds United’s promotion
English Premier League legend Alan Shearer and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola have reacted to Leeds United sealing promotion to the top-flight following a 16-year wait. The Elland Road outfit were crowned Championship winners on Saturday following their 27th league victory of the campaign. Leeds were head and shoulders above every of the other 45 teams in the division, and they will hope to prove their worth and quality in the big time. The Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa is highly regarded as one of the best tactical minds in the game, and Guardiola is a huge fan of the Argentine. The Catalan consulted with the Leeds head coach prior to taking a step into management, and he has reacted thus to the side’s promotion: Pep: “Congratulations to Leeds United. Historic team. 16 years com...
‘Next year you’ll see me at Leeds’ – French player makes transfer claim, will sign 3-yr-contract
Illan Meslier is expected to sign for Leeds United on a permanent deal this summer. The young keeper has been on loan at Elland Road this season and he has made quite an impression. Meslier has a big future ahead of him and the Whites want to sign him permanently. As per Foot Mercato, Leeds have an option to sign the player once the promotion is secured. The Whites have booked their place in the Premier League next season and therefore the signing will be triggered automatically. Other reports claim that he will be offered a three-year deal. Speaking to the media, the player has now claimed that he should be at Leeds next year. His revelation will come as a major boost to the fans. Meslier was quoted saying (via Sportwitness): “Logically there is a 99% chance that I will stay at Leeds...
Bamford’s four-word reaction as former Leeds manager asks club to sign top-class striker
Former Leeds United manager David O’Leary has urged the club to sign a really top-class centre-forward this summer. Patrick Bamford led the line for the Elland Road outfit as they emerged as Championship winners this term, scoring 16 goals and assisting two others in 44 league appearances to send the Whites to the top-flight. Bamford has grown in leaps and bounds under head coach Marcelo Bielsa, but he still comes under criticism for his inability to convert most of his chances. O’Leary believes that Leeds need a world-class striker if they are to hit the ground running in the Premier League after securing promotion for the first time since 2004. Bamford wasn’t having none of it, though, reacting thus to his comments on Twitter: And so it starts 😴😴😴 https://t.co/ABM...
‘This is so cruel’ – Heartbroken Phil Hay reacts as Leeds provide update
Leeds United defender defender Gaetano Berardi ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament of his knee during Sunday’s 3-1 victory over Derby County and is facing up to nine months on the side-lines. The Swiss made 25 appearances across all competitions for the Elland Road outfit during the campaign, playing 22 Championship games and was outstanding as they clinched promotion. Berardi’s contract was due to end at the end of the campaign, but there were plans for him to get a new deal after Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League. He has spent six years at Elland Road, featuring in over 140 league games so far and establishing himself as a fans favourite. Despite being close to returning to Italy in the past he was tipped to remain at Leeds following promotion. The Athletic’s Phil Hay has...
‘Would be such a bizarre move’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s tweet
According to the Athletic journalist, Phil Hay, Huddersfield Town want Carlos Corberan as their new manager. They have approached Leeds United about signing him as their next boss. The Whites want to keep him at the club, but at the same time, they will not stand in the way of his personal growth. Leeds will let him go if he decides to move on. In that case, they will charge a compensation fee. Huddersfield want Carlos Corberan as their next first-team manager. They’ve approached Leeds United who want to keep him but won’t stand in his way if he decides to go. Would expect a compensation fee. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 20, 2020 In a separate tweet, Hay has suggested that Corberan could be interested in a move as well, as he wants to be a first-team boss. I think he ...
