Leeds United
Report: Leeds plotting move for goalscoring midfielder linked with Milan, Ancelotti keen too
According to The Daily Telegraph, Leeds United are keen on AZ Alkmaar midfielder Teun Koopmeiners as head coach Marcelo Bielsa looks to strengthen his midfield before the summer transfer window shuts. The £12 million-rated 22-year-old was linked with AC Milan and Everton earlier in the summer, and it appears that the Whites have also been impressed with his profile. Koopmeiners is Alkmaar’s skipper and has proven his goalscoring prowess in the Eredivisie over the last two seasons, and Leeds could do with his creativity in the final third in the middle of the park. The Netherlands youth international scored 11 goals in 25 league games last game after ending 2018-19 with eight goals in 32 league games, and that quality could come handy at Elland Road. Leeds have been trying to sign Udinese s...
Graham Smyth claims player ‘flying in today’ to complete Leeds move
Leeds United are expecting to complete the move for Diego Llorente this week, according to reports from the Yorkshire Evening Post. Real Sociedad confirmed earlier this week that Llorente will be on his way to join Leeds. According to Graham Smyth of YEP, Llorente is ‘flying in today’ to complete his move from Real Sociedad. The Yorkshire club wanted to bolster their defence this summer. They liked the idea of getting two defenders for Ben White, and Llorente would be a cracking signing for them. Diego Llorente flying in today to complete his move from Real Sociedad. Leeds liked the idea of getting two defenders for the price of one Ben White and Llorente gives Bielsa options. https://t.co/wAwRU0ak2Y#lufc — Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) September 24, 2020 Leeds have already signed Germa...
Report: Leeds could look to sign 24-yr-old from PL outfit this summer
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Southampton keeper Angus Gunn. According to Football Insider, the 24-year-old is a long-standing target for Leeds United and they tried to sign him a couple of years ago as well. Kiko Casilla has fallen out of favour at the club and 20-year-old Meslier has been starting for Leeds United in the Premier League so far. There is no doubt that Leeds United could use some experience in their goalkeeping department and the Southampton keeper should prove to be a useful option. Angus Gunn is unlikely to get regular game time at Southampton this summer and perhaps a loan move to Leeds United could be ideal for his career right now. He is behind the likes of Alex McCarthy and Fraser Forster in the pecking order right now. It will be interesting to se...
‘In the coming days’ – Leipzig director provides update on legal battle with Leeds
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are in a legal battle with Leeds United over striker Jean-Kevin Augustin. The Frenchman joined the Elland Road outfit on loan in January, but constantly struggled with fitness and injuries, playing just 49 minutes of first-team football before returning to France ahead of the campaign restart in June. Leipzig believe Leeds are obligated to pay them £18 million for Augustin’s permanent services due to a clause in his loan deal after they sealed Premier League promotion. However, the Whites claim Augustin’s contract expired after six months – prior to restart – and Leipzig sporting director Markus Krosche has provided an update on their legal tussle: RB Leipzig sporting director Markus Krösche on the latest over the Jean-Kevin Augustin situation with #lufc: “...
Report: Leeds are strongly considering signing Bayern Munich midfielder
According to Foot Mercato, Leeds United are strongly considering sending an offer to Bayern Munich in a bid to sign midfielder Michael Cuisance before the end of the summer transfer window. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa is said to be a fan of the French youngster, and he is looking to pip his former side Olympique Marseille to his signature. Leeds want to strengthen their squad in the middle of the park, and the attacking midfielder has been identified as an option. Cuisance, 21, played 12 games across all competitions for Bayern last term, and Marseille are keen to offer him regular playing minute this season. They have tabled a loan deal for the France youth international, but the chance to play in the Premier League could give Leeds an advantage in the race. The former Borussia Monchengladb...
Report shares how much Real Madrid are set to earn as Leeds complete £20m move
Leeds United have reached an agreement with Spanish club Real Sociedad to sign defender Diego Llorente this summer, and his fee is expected to be worth in the region of £20 million. The 27-year-old is set to become the third first-team arrival at Elland Road this summer, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa will be keen to have him help strengthen his defence after watching his side ship seven Premier League goals in two games. Parting with £20 million for Llorente’s services is good business for both Leeds and Sociedad, but the duo aren’t the only ones benefiting from the move. According to Marca, the defender’s former club Real Madrid are set to pocket £4 million from the deal having included a 20 percent sell-on clause in their sale of Llorente three years ago. The Spain international graduate...
Report shares how much Leeds must pay to trigger exit of Rangers star
According to Football Insider, Rangers attacking midfielder Ryan Kent has a £20 million release clause in his contract that obliges them to sell, and it’s the sum that is required to trigger his exit. Leeds United have had a bid worth up to £10 million including add-ons knocked back by the Light Blues for the former Liverpool man, and they will need to double that offer to guarantee signing Kent. Rangers inserted the clause in the contract the 23-year-old signed upon joining them permanently from the Premier League giants for £7 million last summer, and it remains to be seen if Leeds will be keen to activate it. Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa remains a huge fan of Kent after his side monitored him closely last year as they sought Premier League promotion. While they ended up with Arsenal...
Phil Hay delivers an update on Leeds United’s pursuit of Rodrigo De Paul
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this summer. Apparently, Udinese value the player at around £35.7 million and the newly promoted Premier League side are hoping to sign him for a lot less. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can agree on a compromise in the coming weeks. According to the reliable Phil Hay, the transfer is unlikely to happen unless something changes significantly. Leeds United are keen on bringing in a player capable of operating as the number eight as well as the number ten role. De Paul is someone who fits the profile and therefore the Premier League club are looking at him. He could add creativity, flair and goals to Bielsa’s side if the transfer goes through. The 26-year-old bagged seven goals and seven ...
‘I’ve been told by sources’ – Club legend hints Celtic could move for Leeds United player
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing the Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. According to Celtic legend Frank McAvennie, the Scottish champions are keen on signing the 31-year-old before the transfer window closes. McAvennie said to Football Insider: “I’ve been told by sources about the boy at Leeds, Barry Douglas. Maybe something is happening with that in the background, I do not know. I do not know what the situation is but I have heard that he is a really good player.” Douglas is in the final nine months of his contract and Leeds could look to cash in on him this summer. He’s not at the club and therefore the chance to join Celtic could be tempting for him. The Hoops need to bring in a quality left-back and the 31-year-old should prove to be a useful o...
Report: Player Marcelo Bielsa admires will not join Leeds United
Manchester United winger Daniel James will not join Leeds United in the summer transfer window, according to The Manchester Evening News. It has been reported that Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa is ‘a huge admirer’ of James, but the winger will stay at United, as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers him part of his plan for the 2020-21 campaign. The Daily Star had earlier reported that Leeds are planning to make a loan move for the 22-year-old winger if United consider him surplus to requirements this season, as covered by Sportslens here. Stats from last season According to WhoScored, James made 26 starts and seven substitute appearances in the Premier League for United last season, and he scored three goals and provided six assists, with the winger having joined the Red Devi...
Report: Leeds United interested in 26-year-old Serie A striker
According to a report in NapoliMagazine, Leeds United are competing with Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United for Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik. NapoliMagazine has relayed comments from journalist Diego De Luca on Radio Kiss Kiss that Tottenham, Newcastle, Fulham and Leeds all are interested in signing the Poland international striker from Napoli in the summer transfer window. Stats According to WhoScored, Milik made 19 starts and seven substitute appearances in Serie A for Napoli last season, scoring 11 goals in the process. The 26-year-old striker also scored three goals in five Champions League matches for the Italian club in 2019-20, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 season, the Poland international made 27 starts and eight substitute appearances in the league for Napoli, s...
Report: Leeds are now ‘ready to move’ for £15m PL winger…Bielsa remains a huge admirer
Leeds United are reportedly ready to make a move for Daniel James in the summer transfer window, but there are a lot of ifs and buts involved in this. According to reports from The Athletic, the Whites are ‘ready to move’ for James but only if Manchester United make him available. Phil Hay of the Athletic has clarified the situation on Twitter as well. they’re more than ready to move on James but they need Man Utd to make him available first. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 would be up for discussion. If it was a loan, Man Utd would probably want an obligation. Leeds still have one more domestic loan to use. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 22, 2020 However, according to Machester Evening News, sources close to the player are skeptical about the move. They expect the winger to re...
