Leeds United
Report: Leeds United eye £3.75m Leicester City 24-year-old
Leeds United are interested in signing Demarai Gray from Premier League rivals Leicester City in the summer transfer window, according to The Daily Mail. It has been reported that the 24-year-old winger is on the radar of Leeds, who are also looking to sign Gyrano Kerk from FC Utrecht. Disappointing Leicester City spell Gray joined Leicester from Birmingham City in January 2016 for a transfer fee of £3.75 million, as reported by The Guardian at the time. Much was expected of the 24-year-old when he arrived at the King Power Stadium, but the winger has not really progressed much during his time at the former Premier League champions. According to WhoScored, the winger scored two goals and provided three assists in 21 Premier League matches for Leicester last season, although only three of t...
Phil Hay shares what he’s heard about LUFC’s interest in Bayern Munich midfielder
Leeds United are keen on bringing Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance to Elland Road, according to various reports from France, and the Bundesliga giants are currently listening to their proposal. Bayern are ready to do business and let the France youth international leave the Allianz Arena on a permanent basis despite Marseille’s offer of a loan deal. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa is keen on the 21-year-old, and The Athletic’s Phil Hay has shared what he has heard about the club’s interest in Cuisance on Twitter: No comment from Leeds United but reports of serious interest in Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance are accurate. Talks have taken place and all sides are open to the possibility of a deal. One to watch closely this week. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 28, 2...
Report: Leeds move in recent hrs to land midfielder who won UCL last season
According to Le10Sport, Leeds United have moved in recent hours to land Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance, and are looking to pip French giants Marseille to his signature. The Bundesliga giants are currently listening to Leeds’ proposal and are ready to sell the France youth international despite the departure of players in that position this summer. They reckon Cuisance needs to have regular playing chances going forward for his development to continue, and a move to Elland Road could be on the cards in the coming days. Marseille are only able to sign the 21-year-old on loan, but Leeds want a permanent move and are favourites in the race. Cuisance won the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup with Bayern in 2019-20, featuring in 12 games across all compet...
Report: Leeds could come forward with €12m offer for 26-yr-old midfield ace
Leeds United have been linked with the Fiorentina midfielder Erick Pulgar this month. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Leeds could come forward with a €12m offer for the defensive midfielder before the window closes. The report further claims that an offer of around €14/15m could tempt the Italian club into selling the Chilean. Pulgar has done well in Serie A and he could be a superb signing for Bielsa and Leeds. The Chilean could form a solid partnership with Phillips at the base of Leeds United’s midfield. His arrival would improve Leeds United defensively and allow their creative players to play with more freedom this season. The 26-year-old is at the peak of his powers and he could make an immediate impact at Leeds this season. Furthermore, Pulgar can chip in goals as...
‘There has been contact’: Phil Hay delivers exciting transfer update on player Bielsa likes
Leeds United are reportedly in contact to sign Todd Cantwell, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic. Marcelo Bielsa said recently that Leeds are looking to make a couple of additions before the window closes, and it seems the Whites have earmarked Cantwell as a potential option. The 22-year-old midfielder was not included in Norwich City’s squad for their trip to AFC Bournemouth amid speculation about his future. there has been contact. Cantwell not in Norwich’s squad today and wants to come back to the Premier League. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 27, 2020 Mike McGrath of the Telegraph has also tweeted about Cantwell today, suggesting Leeds have spoken to Norwich about the availability of the player. However, the Whites are yet to table an official bid for the England Under-21 in...
‘Be a quality signing’ – Some Leeds fans react as club prepares to bid for 22-yr-old midfielder
Leeds United have been linked with the move for the Norwich City attacking midfielder Todd Cantwell. The 22-year-old did well in the Premier League last year and he could prove to be a quality addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s attack. He managed to score 7 goals in the Premier League with Norwich. The Whites need to add more creativity to their midfield and they have been linked with the likes of Rodrigo de Paul from Udinese too. As per Football Insider, they are preparing a bid for Cantwell and it will be interesting to see if the Whites can secure an agreement with the Canaries in the coming weeks. Cantwell is a top-class talent and he deserves to play in the Premier League. A move to Leeds United could be ideal for him at this stage of his career. A world-class coach like Marcelo Bielsa coul...
Report: Leeds hope to sign 24-year-old this week…Bielsa impressed with him already
Leeds United are close to signing FC Utrecht winger Gyrano Kerk in the coming days, the Mirror reports. According to the report (printed edition, page 74), the Whites are close to agreeing a deal for Kenk, and the deal could be completed before the end of the week. In fact, the Yorkshire club are hoping to unveil the striker this week, with Leeds close to agreeing a £10m deal for the player. The 24-year-old, who managed 11 goals and 12 assists last season, was also Serie A duo Verona and Cagliari. However, both the clubs weren’t willing to pay more than £9m, whereas Leeds are offering a better deal for Kerk. Kerk is under contract at the Dutch club till 2023. He is the fastest player in the Dutch league and has been labelled as the Usain Bolt of Dutch football. Leeds have be...
Report: Leeds United keen on signing 22-year-old Championship attacker
Leeds United are planning a late attempt to sign Todd Cantwell from Championship side Norwich City, a report from Football Insider claims. The Whites recently returned to the top-flight after a 16-year wait and they have already registered three points after the opening two games of the season. In terms of transfers, there has been a particular emphasis on bolstering the central defence and they have already signed Robin Koch and Diego Llorente from Freiburg and Real Sociedad respectively. Elsewhere, Rodrigo has been recruited from Valencia to bolster the strikeforce and Football Insider claims that manager Marcelo Bielsa wants another two signings before the transfer deadline next month. It is added that Cantwell is one of the top names on their radar for the attacking midfield role after...
Report: Leeds United feel £15m player would be interested in Elland Road transfer
According to The Mirror (Transfer Live blog, 17:41, September 25, 2020), Leeds United believe that Manchester United winger Daniel James would want to join the club on a loan deal in the summer transfer window. It has been reported that Leeds have cooled their interest in Liverpool winger Harry Wilson and have been turned down by Rangers in their pursuit of Ryan Kent. The Whites are now looking at United winger James and want to sign him on a season-long loan deal, according to the report, which has added that the Red Devils paid Swansea City £15 million in transfer fee for him in the summer of 2019. The report has added that Leeds feel that the Wales international ‘would be interested in spending the campaign on loan at Elland Road’. Manchester United stay or Leeds United move? James is a...
Report: Leeds United close to reaching agreement to sign top-tier winger
Leeds United are interested in signing Gyrano Kerk from FC Utrecht in the summer transfer window, according to De Telegraaf. It has been reported that Leeds are close to reaching an agreement with the Dutch club over the transfer of the winger, with Utrecht looking for €10 million (£9.13 million) as transfer fee for him. Cagliari and Hellas Verona are also interested in the 24-year-old, but the former are not willing to cough up more than €7 million (£6.39 million). Recent Stats Kerk has been at Utrecht since 2012 and has been established himself as an important player for the team. The winger scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 24 Eredivisie games last season, while in 2018-19, he scored eight goals and provided nine assists in the league, according to WhoScored. Good move from ...
Report: In-demand talent to hold talks with Leeds United, Liverpool also keen
According to Football Insider, Sam Campbell will hold talks with Leeds United next week. It has been reported that Motherwell have given Campbell permission to speak to Premier League club Leeds. Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion are also reported to be interested in the 16-year-old, who will hold talks with Leeds and get a tour of their facilities next week, according to the report. The report has added that although Leeds, Liverpool and Brighton all have had bids accepted by Scottish Premiership club Motherwell, the defender has yet to decide which club he will move to. Big decision Campbell is only 16 years of age, and it is going to be extremely tough for him to pick his next club. True, Leeds, Liverpool and Brighton all are big clubs in England, but for now, what the teenager nee...
Report: Leeds United looking to submit improved bid for 26-yr-old Bielsa target
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Fiorentina defensive midfielder Erick Pulgar. According to Al Aire Libre, the Premier League are looking to submit an improved offer for the player. Apparently, their €11m offer has been turned down and the Whites are looking to offer around €15m now. It will be interesting to see if the Italian outfit are open to accepting the improved bid when it is presented. Pulgar would be a superb addition to Bielsa’s midfield this season. He would protect the back four and allow the creative players like Klich and Hernandez to play with more freedom. The 26-year-old could form a tremendous partnership with Kalvin Phillips at the heart of Leeds United’s midfield. Bielsa has done well to improve his defence with the signings of Koch and Llore...
