Leeds United
Report: Wolves eye move for £12.8m midfielder, could face competition from Newcastle
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace are interested in signing Jens Cajuste, according to The Athletic. The 21-year-old midfielder is also being targeted by Newcastle United and Leeds United. The Magpies are looking to bolster their midfield this summer and have several targets, including Arsenal’s Joe Willock. The FC Midtjylland midfielder is also being watched. He is rated highly by Newcastle’s recruitment team, and the club have made their intentions clear. Last week, Expressen.se claimed that Newcastle and Leeds are prepared to bid for the exciting young midfielder. The Athletic claim that the Danish club want around €15 million (£12.8m) for the Sweden international. The Magpies are operating on a shoestring budget, and it looks highly unlikely they ...
Report: PL rival ‘optimistic’ of signing 21-year-old Newcastle and Leeds target
Crystal Palace are optimistic about signing Conor Gallagher this summer, according to reports from The Sun. Patrick Vieira, the new Palace boss, is looking to make a raft of new signings to give his squad a fresh look, and he has earmarked the Chelsea midfielder as a potential target. Leeds United and Newcastle are also interested in signing Gallagher, but it seems Palace are optimistic about landing the 21-year-old. Earlier this week, The Athletic reported that Leeds have made an approach to sign the midfielder on loan. The Whites have already signed Lewis Bate from Chelsea, but Gallagher is expected to represent the senior squad. The report claimed that Gallagher has been tracked by Leeds ‘throughout the summer’, so expect the Whites to fight tooth and nail to beat Palace for his si...
Report: Leeds in advanced talks to sign player they have courted for a long time
Leeds United are in advanced talks to sign Celtic young talent, Leo Hjelde, according to reports from Football Insider. The Athletic journalist, Phil Hay claimed earlier this week that Leeds are looking at two defenders from Celtic – defenders Matthew Anderson and Leo Hjelde. The Whites, who have already signed Lewis Bate from Chelsea, are persisting in forming a junior pool in a number of positions who could make the grade in Marcelo Bielsa’s senior team in the future. The report now claim that Leeds are in advanced talks to sign Celtic rising star, and that an offer has been made already. The Premier League club are working on a deal to sign the 17-year-old, and the player apparently is very keen to join the Yorkshire outfit. Football Insider add that discussions with Hjelde ar...
‘Just another Ben White’ – Some Leeds fans react after being linked with ‘very good player’
Leeds United fans have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Conor Gallagher. According to The Athletic, Leeds are keen to sign the Chelsea midfielder on loan this summer. The 21-year-old spent the last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, and Marcelo Bielsa feels he is perfect for the Whites. Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield, with Bielsa keen to sign a back-up option for Kalvin Phillips. Gallagher has been earmarked for the role. The report claim that Leeds have tracked the midfielder throughout the summer, and it looks like a well-planned move. Crystal Palace are equally keen, but Leeds have made an initial approach. Leeds signed Lewis Bate yesterday from Chelsea, but the exciting teenager will be ...
13 goals & 15 assists last season: Leeds keen on 24-yr-old, Bielsa has liked him for a long time
Ryan Kent was heavily linked with a move to Leeds United before he opted to sign for Rangers and it seems that the Premier League side still retain an interest in him. According to Daily Mirror, Victor Orta is working on signing a winger before the transfer window closes and the Elland Road outfit are keeping tabs on Kent. The likes of Daniel James and Noa Lang are on their shortlist as well. Kent has been outstanding since his move to Scotland and he has helped Rangers win the league title last season. The 24-year-old scored 13 goals and picked up 15 assists across all competitions for the Scottish giants this past season. The report from Mirror adds that Marcelo Bielsa has liked the player for a long time. Kent has a contract with Rangers until the summer of 2023 and the Ibrox giants are...
Newcastle and Leeds are prepared to place a bid for highly rated 21-yr-old
Newcastle United continue to be linked with a move for Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste. According to Expressen.se, Newcastle and Leeds United are prepared to bid for the 21-year-old. Cajuste had an impressive season with Midtjylland last year and received a call-up to the Sweden squad for the European Championships. The midfielder is highly rated by the Danish club, and they value him at around £12 million. Newcastle have Isaac Hayden as their main defensive midfielder and need to add more depth to the position. It is a similar story for Leeds, with Kalvin Phillips the undisputed number one in that role for the Yorkshire club. Marcelo Bielsa tried to use Robin Koch as a defensive midfielder last season, but he failed to replace Phillips properly and weakened Leeds defensivel...
Leeds and West Ham want to sign 25-yr-old with 18 goal contributions last season
West Bromwich Albion star Metheus Pereira has been linked with a move away from the Baggies after their relegation to the Championship. According to the Express, Leeds United, Leicester City and West Ham United are interested in signing the midfielder this summer. Apparently, the Foxes are leading the chase for the 25-year-old right now. The report further states that West Ham will only move for the 25-year-old midfielder if they fail to sign Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal from Manchester United. The midfielder is thought to be valued at around £30 million. West Brom paid £8.2 million for the player last summer and they will be hoping to make a considerable profit on him after an impressive season in the Premier League. Despite West Brom’s relegation to the Championship, the 25-yea...
Report: Leeds and Everton keen on 24-year-old after Euro club made £15.5m bid
Everton, Leeds United and Crystal Palace have all shown interest in signing Jeremie Boga this summer, according to the Daily Mail. The 24-year-old left-winger joined Sassuolo in 2018 from Chelsea and has established himself as a key player for the Serie A club. He scored 18 goals in 90 appearances for Sassuolo in three seasons, and several clubs are vying for his signature. Sassuolo rejected a bid of around £30 million from Napoli for Boga last summer, while another offer from Rennes was also knocked back. Boga’s price has dropped as he has just two years left on his contract, but Sassuolo still want a premium fee. Atalanta have made a £15.5m bid for Boga, but it was rejected. They are now weighing up an improved proposal for the Ivory Coast international. No Premier League ...
Leeds agree deal to sign talented young midfielder, player could undergo his medical tomorrow
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Lewis Bate from Chelsea this summer. According to Simon Johnson from the Athletic, the two clubs have agreed on a fee for the talented young central midfielder. Chelsea have inserted a sell-on clause in the player’s contract but there will be no buy-back option for the Blues. Apparently, Leeds are now discussing personal terms with the 18-year-old midfielder and the player could undergo his medical tomorrow. Lewis Bate is closing in on a move from #CFC to #LUFC. Fee has been agreed with a sell on clause, no buy back. Personal terms being discussed in view of a medical tomorrow. Still possibility of another club hijacking it late but obviously time is running out for that to happen. — Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) July 20, 2021 Bate is a key me...
Door reportedly wide open for Leeds to sign £16m international winger
The door may well now be wide open for Leeds to sign Wolfsburg ace Josip Brekalo according to a report from Calciomercato.it. The 23-year-old allegedly wants to leave the Bundesliga outfit in order to try a new challenge. And Wolfsburg could accept a fee of around £16 million for the winger. Marcelo Bielsa seems determined to build a squad capable of pushing for the top six this season. Leeds allegedly want to sign Wolfsburg ace Josip Brekalo this summer The Argentine already has the likes of Raphina, Jack Harrison and Helder Costa who can play in the wide attacking areas. Leeds chasing Brekalo The Whites may well now have a great chance to bring the 27-capped Croatian international to Elland Road this summer. Calciomercato.it claims that he is keen to leave Wolfsburg and the German club a...
The Athletic: West Ham & Leeds make EPL club an offer for midfielder
West Ham United and Leeds United have made Chelsea an offer for midfielder Lewis Bate, according to The Athletic. The 18-year-old has one year left on his current contract and is refusing to sign an extension, making it clear to the Blues he does not want to agree a new deal. Bate wants to join a club who can provide a clear vision and pathway for him to play first-team football, and reckons a move to West Ham or Leeds could boost his chances. Sportslens View The Hammers have made Declan Rice one of the best midfielders in the Premier League at 22, with the England international making his debut at 18 and going to establish himself as a key player for both club and country afterwards. Bate, 18, would be open to joining such a side, but Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa also gives youth oppor...
Leeds reportedly in talks to sign midfielder involved in 14 league goals last term
Leeds United have entered into talks to sign Metz attacking midfielder Farid Boulaya this summer, according to Mohamed Toubache-TER. Ça commence à devenir très sérieux pour @farid_boulaya !! Leeds revient à la charge. 2 très bons clubs en Italie & en Espagne viennent de faire part de leur intérêt pr le milieu offensif du #FCMetz & international algérien !! Le joueur pourrait partir pr 4,5M€. #LUFC pic.twitter.com/g5nQvxBauz — Mohamed TOUBACHE-TER (@MohamedTERParis) July 18, 2021 The trusted French source, often cited by GFFN, claims that a club from Spain and another from Italy have also registered their interest in the Algerian international. Leeds can land Boulaya for around €4.5 million as he has just 12 months left on his current deal. Sportslens View The 28-year-old made it cl...
