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‘Looking very possible’: Phil Hay has just delivered an exciting Leeds transfer update
Leeds United have already signed a centre-back this summer in the form of Robin Koch, but there are suggestions that Marcelo Bielsa could be looking for more additions in that department. The Yorkshire club have been linked with a move for Dinamo Zagreb centre-back Josko Gvardiol and it seems they are close to getting his signature. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed yesterday that Leeds are soon expected to reach an agreement for the Croatian. Another popular journalist Nicolo Schira, claimed yesterday that the Croatian has agreed personal terms for a four-year deal. Leeds are looking at a deal of around £18 million for his signature. Now Phil Hay of The Athletic, who is arguably one of the best journalists around covering Leeds United, has shared an update from his end. it’s looking...
Leeds United reportedly want midfielder who’s very dangerous in the box
Leeds United are interested in signing Rafinha from Barcelona in the summer transfer window, according to Sport. It has been reported that Leeds, who have been promoted to the Premier League for the 2020-21 campaign, have held talks with Spanish and European giants Barcelona over the signing of the 27-year-old midfielder. Talks will continue, with the Brazil international himself keen on a move to the Premier League, according to the report in the Spanish publication. Rafinha would be a superb signing for Leeds United Rafinha may not have been as successful as his brother and former Barcelona central midfielder Thiago – who won the Champions League with Bayern Munich last season – but the 27-year-old is a very good midfielder. The 27-year-old does not seem to have a future at Barcelona, wi...
Elland Road will erupt if Leeds can sign in-demand £14m Everton target this summer – SL View
Leeds United are on a roll here. Following their return to the Premier League, the Whites have already made two fantastic signings – Rodrigo and Robin Koch – with the former having arrived on a club-record transfer fee. However, Marcelo Bielsa is looking for more. The Argentine possibly needs to sign a midfielder, another defender, and a top-quality attacking player / forward. Even a goalkeeper is required. According to latest reports from Spanish newspaper Sport, Leeds are showing interest in signing Rafinha from Barcelona this summer. The Whites have reportedly held talks with the La Liga giants over the signing of the 27-year-old midfielder. Rafinha is way down the pecking order at Barcelona, and the club are looking to offload him this summer. Several Premier League clubs have reg...
‘No pressure to rush’: Phil Hay delivers exciting transfer update on player Leeds keen to sign
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are still talking about Rodrigo De Paul, but the Whites are in no rush to push through the deal. Hay, arguably one of the best journalists around covering Leeds, has claimed on Twitter that Leeds have got what they wanted. Marcelo Bielsa wanted to sign a forward and centre-back, and Leeds have bolstered those areas with the signings of Rodrigo and Robin Koch. The Yorkshire club are focussing on signing a winger/attacking midfielder and a spare centre-back. It means, Leeds are serious about De Paul, but they are ready to wait and make their move at the right time. still talking about De Paul. There’s no pressure to rush at this stage. They’ve got their forward and CB, the positions where Bielsa needed signing most. But winger/attacking...
Report: Leeds United keen on 28-yr-old, but face competition from Brighton
Leeds United and Brighton have been linked with a move for the Venezuelan defender Jhon Chancellor as per reports (h/t sportwitness) It is no secret that Leeds United need to improve their back four before the new Premier League season begins and they have already signed Robin Koch from Freiburg. The newly-promoted Premier League side were linked with a move for Ben White but Brighton have refused to sell the 22-year-old this summer. Ben White was on loan at Leeds United last season and he managed to develop into a key starter for Marcelo Bielsa. It will be interesting to see how Leeds United fill his void next season. Koch is obviously a talented defender and it will be interesting to see if the German can adapt quickly and make his mark in the Premier League now. Chancellor could prove t...
Report: Leeds suffer blow in their attempt to sign 23 y/o in-form player
Glasgow Rangers have received a massive boost after Ryan Kent has decided that he will reject a move to the Premier League to continue his career at Ibrox. The Gers midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League newcomers Leeds this summer. The Whites had an opening bid in the region of £10m rejected by Rangers already. There were suggestions that Leeds would make another bid for the 23-year-old, but as of now, they chose not to do. And it seems, they will not come up with another offer, as Kent has informed the Yorkshire club that he is not looking to leave the Ibrox club this summer. Rangers are keen to keep him at the club. Kent has been superb this season for Rangers who are top of the Scottish Premier League table with 16 points from six games. According to reports f...
Report shares what the problem is as Bielsa stalls on new Leeds deal
According to Argentine news outlet La Nacion, there is a problem with the length of the contract Leeds United are offering head coach Marcelo Bielsa. The Argentine led the Elland Road outfit to Premier League promotion at the end of last season at the second time of asking, helping them return to the English top-flight following a 16-year absence. Leeds want to reward him with an £8 million-a-year deal that will make him the sixth-highest paid boss in the land. They are offering him a two-year deal, but Bielsa prefers to sign for a season as usual. He has signed a one-year deal twice with the Whites, and he isn’t particularly keen to put pen to paper on a two-year contract. While there is no trace of Bielsa on the official Leeds website and in the first photos of the preparation for 2020-2...
Fresh report this evening claims how much Rangers could sell Leeds United target for
Rangers are unlikely to sell Borna Barisic for anything less than £16 million amid interest from Leeds United, according to The Daily Record. The report has added that Barisic is committed to Rangers, and that the Scottish Premiership club did not receive any bid from Leeds despite speculation otherwise. A recent report in Sportske Novosti stated that Leeds have had a bid of €9 million (£7.99m) for Rangers left-back Barisic turned down this summer. The Daily Record has claimed in a report published at 7:45pm this evening that there have been no bids from the English club for Barisic, and that Rangers are ‘unlikely’ to sell the 27-year-old for anything less than £16 million. Rangers should not sell Borna Barisic Barisic is the first-choice left-back at Rangers and is one of the be...
Fresh report this evening claims Leeds have contacted Liverpool for player
Leeds United are among the clubs who have made contact with Liverpool regarding the signing of Harry Wilson, according to The Liverpool Echo. Newcastle United and Southampton have also contacted the Premier League champions about the Wales winger, according to the report published at 7pm this evening. The report has added that the Reds have set an asking price of £20 million for Wilson. Successful loan spells Wilson has been at Liverpool since 2005 and came through the youth system, but the Wales international winger has failed to establish himself in the first team at the Merseyside club. The 23-year-old has been out on loan at Crewe Alexandra, Hull City, Derby County and Bournemouth over the years.. During his loan spell at Derby in the Championship in 2018-19, the Wales internation...
Agent claims player wanted to join Leeds United this summer
Ben White’s agent has told Sky Sports that the Brighton and Hove Albion defender wanted to return to Leeds United this summer. White spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Leeds from Brighton and played an important part in the Whites’ successful quest to win automatic promotion from the Championship to the Premier League. According to Sky Sports, the West Yorkshire club wanted to sign the defender on a permanent contract in the summer transfer window. The Whites reportedly made three bids of £18.5 million, £22 million and £25 million for the 22-year-old centre-back. However, Brighton turned them all down, and this week, the youngster committed his long-term future to the Seagulls by signing a new contract. Alex Levack told Sky Sports when asked if White was disappointed not to re-join Leeds ...
Fresh report claims Jose Mourinho ready to sell alleged Leeds United target
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho is ready to sell Juan Foyth in the summer transfer window amid reported interest from Leeds United, according to The Sun. The report in the British tabloid, published at 8:33pm tonight, has stated that the defender is among a number of players Spurs boss Mourinho is willing to offload this summer. Right-back Serge Aurier and midfielder Tanguy Ndombele are also claimed to be on the list of players the former Manchester United and Chelsea boss does not want at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next season. The Sun has added that ‘Foyth is being tipped to join Leeds’ to work under Argentine compatriot Marcelo Bielsa. TMW reported in August that promoted Premier League club Leeds want to sign the 22-year-old Argentina international centre-back. Would Jua...
Report: Leeds United have made bid for Rangers defender, get response
According to Sportske Novosti, Leeds United have had a bid for Rangers left-back Borna Barisic turned down. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa reportedly wants to sign Barisic, and the promoted Premier League club made a bid of €9 million (£6.23m) for the Croatia international left-back. Rangers turned down the English club’s offer for the 27-year-old, according to the report, although it is not clear exactly when Leeds made the bid. It could have been last month. On August 6, Football Insider reported that Leeds were planning to make a move for Barisic, with Bielsa looking for a new left-back this summer. Easy decision for Rangers Barisic is one of the best left-backs in the Scottish Premiership and is a key figure for Rangers. The left-back has had injury problems and a dip in form during h...
