Leeds United
Report: Club officially confirm that their player is set to join Leeds United
La Liga outfit Valencia has confirmed that Spanish international striker Rodrigo Moreno is set to join Leeds United this summer transfer window after both clubs reached an agreement. OFFICIAL STATEMENT: https://t.co/kwQ9Oj3GiX Valencia CF have reached a preliminary agreement with @LUFC this Tuesday for the transfer of footballer Rodrigo Moreno, at the expense of completing all the documentation and other formalities and passing the medical examination. — Valencia CF 🦇🍊🌊 (@valenciacf_en) August 25, 2020 The 29-year-old is set to join the Elland Road outfit ahead of the 2020-21 campaign, with medicals expected to be completed as soon as possible. It’s a huge coup for Leeds given the calibre of striker they are landing, and Rodrigo will now look to hit the ground runni...
Report: PL rival looking to beat Leeds and Villa in the race to sign £25m forward
According to reports from Sky Sports, Fulham have joined the race to sign Ollie Watkins from Brentford in the summer transfer window. The report claims that the newly-promoted Premier League side are in talks to sign the 24-year-old versatile forward. Watkins is wanted by several Premier League sides after the Bees missed out on promotion to the Premier League, losing in the play-off final to Fulham earlier this month. Fulham are looking to bring him to Craven Cottage this summer, but face competition from Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and fellow promoted side West Brom. According to Phil Hay of the Athletic, Leeds are also interested in signing Watkins who is valued by Brentford in excess of £25m. However, the Whites are closing in on a deal for Valencia winger Rodrigo, and sees Watkin...
Report: Leeds keen on 23-yr-old South American who will cost €15m this summer
Leeds United are interested in signing the Torino defender Lyanco this summer. The 23-year-old has made a name for himself in the Italian League and the likes of PSV and Bologna are keen on the player as well as per reports (h/t Sportwitness). Leeds United need to improve their defensive options this summer and Lyanco could prove to be a decent signing for them. The Whites have been linked with a move for Ben White recently but it seems that Brighton are not willing to sell the 22-year-old. White was a key player for Leeds United during his loan spell at the club last year. Robin Koch from Freiburg has been linked with a move to Leeds as well and the newly-promoted Premier League side are expected to submit an offer for him this week. It seems that Lyanco is just another name on Bielsa’s s...
Report: Leeds United expected to submit bid for £7.5m-rated winger this summer
Leeds United are expected to submit a bid or the Argentine winger, Pedro De La Vega, as per Ole. The highly talented youngster is valued at £7.5 million and it will be interesting to see if the whites are willing to shell out that kind of money for the player. De La Vega is rated very highly in South America and Marcelo Bielsa could do wonders with a player of his talent. Apparently, the player has been likened to Angel Di Maria because of his talent and style. The youngster can play on either flank and he could prove to an impressive addition to the Leeds United squad this summer. Although he’s not ready to be a key starter for Leeds United right now, he has the potential to be a useful squad player. Leeds United need to add more depth to their attack before the new season begins and sign...
Ian Wright’s one-word reaction as Leeds’ Kalvin Phillips earns England call-up
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips has earned his first call-up to the England national team following a splendid campaign in the English Championship last term. Here is your first #ThreeLions squad of the year! 🙌 Gareth Southgate has named a 24-man squad for next month’s #NationsLeague games against Iceland and Denmark. — England (@England) August 25, 2020 His performances as the Elland Road outfit secured Premier League promotion after 16 years also caught the eyes of Jamaica who wanted him to represent the Reggae Boyz. While the 24-year-old was born in England, he is of Jamaican descent through his father and has been contacted by the Jamaica national football team for a potential call- However, Phillips is likely to make his debut next month when the Three Lions kick off t...
Report: 29-goal star keen on a move to the Premier League, Leeds are offering €18m
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Basel striker Arthur Cabral. The Brazilian has been highly impressive for the Swiss outfit this past season and he will add some much-needed goals to the Leeds attack. The 22-year-old picked up 29 goals and 8 assists last season. According to UOL, Leeds United are offering €18 million for the player but Basel are holding out for €20 million. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can secure an agreement soon. The report further claims that the Cabral’s representatives are set to meet in Lisbon to finalise the transfer and Cabral is keen on a move to the Premier League. Leeds currently have Patrick Bamford as their only striker and Marcelo Bielsa needs to fix that problem if he wants his side to do well in the Premier League next yea...
Report: Leeds negotiating the signing of 7-goal attacker, star could cost around €25-30m
Valencia are thought to be negotiating the sale of Rodrigo Moreno to Leeds United. The 29-year-old attacker has been linked with a move to Elland Road and it seems that Marcelo Bielsa’s side are closing in on his services now as per Sport (h/t sportwitness). Rodrigo will add goals and creativity to Leeds United’s attack and he should prove to be a major upgrade on Patrick Bamford. The Spanish club are under financial stress right now and they’re looking to sell multiple first team stars this summer. They’ve already sold Parejo and Coquelin to Villarreal. The likes of Gaya have been linked with a move away from the club as well. Rodrigo has proven himself in La Liga and at the international level. He should be able to succeed in the Premier League as well. The Spaniard picked up seven goals...
Report: How Rangers will react to £14m potential Leeds bid for key player
Glasgow Rangers winger Ryan Kent has been impressive for the Ibrox club this season, and the Gers are not looking to sell him. Leeds United, the newly-promoted Premier League side, have already submitted a £10m bid for Kent. However, the bid has been turned down by Rangers. Steven Gerrard has claimed that the offer was “way, way off” the mark. It has been reported that Leeds will make a second bid of £14 million for Kent. However, the Gers are likely to tell the Whites that the former Liverpool winger is not for sale. According to reports from The Scottish Sun, Leeds are willing to double the current salary of the 23-year-old. The Rangers boss, however, has admitted that increased offers to lure Kent back down south might be impossible to resist. Leeds boss Marcelo Biel...
Elland Road will erupt if Leeds can sign 25 y/o Villa target this summer – SL View
Leeds United are looking to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi in the summer transfer window, according to reports from The Mirror. The Whites are looking to bolster their forward department this summer, and the Yorkshire club have been linked with several good strikers so far. Patrick Bamford was the club’s top scorer last season, but Leeds need another quality striker ahead of the new season. Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is reportedly Marcelo Bielsa’s top-choice striker, but Leeds are likely to face strong competition from fellow Premier League rivals for his signature. As a result, they have turned their attention towards signing Origi who has struggled for regular games at Anfield last season. Aston Villa are also interested in signing the Belgian international, and it remains to be...
Report: Bielsa wants to bring 24 y/o Arsenal player to Leeds this summer
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Leeds United are interested in signing Arsenal defender Rob Holding this summer. It is an open secret that Leeds are looking to sign a central defender following their return to the Premier League. The Whites are keen to sign Ben White from Brighton this summer, but they are facing difficulty in getting his signature. White impressed heavily on loan at Leeds last season, and Marcelo Bielsa’s side are keen to sign him on a permanent deal. However, Brighton are reluctant to sell him. Leeds have offered up to £25m for White, but Brighton are demanding a fee in the region of £50m. As a result, Leeds are looking for options elsewhere. They have been linked with a move for Robin Koch, and it seems Holding is another option for them. The 24-year...
Report: Everton battling Leeds United for striker with Champions League experience
Everton and Leeds United are among the clubs interested in signing Emmanuel Dennis from Club Brugge in the summer transfer window, according to CaughtOffiside. Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig and Inter Milan are also reported to be looking into the possibility of securing the services of the 22-year-old striker. Stats Dennis has been on the books of Brugge since 2017 and has established himself as an important player for the Belgian club. According to Transfermarkt.co.uk, the Nigeria international striker scored five goals and provided one assist in 20 Jupiler Pro League games for Brugge last season. The youngster also scored two goals and provided one assist in six Champions League matches, and scored one goal in one Europa League games in 2018-19, according to Transfermarkt.co.uk. ...
Report: Euro giants plotting summer move to sign £20m Leeds and Spurs target
Italian giants Lazio have reportedly joined the race to sign Robin Koch this summer. Koch has been heavily linked with a move to newly-promoted Premier League side Leeds United. The Whites have made three attempts to sign Ben White from Brighton this summer. White impressed heavily on loan at Leeds last season. However, Brighton have rejected all their bids, as they are reluctant to sell their prized asset. As a result, Leeds have turned their attention elsewhere, and have identified Koch as a potential option. Tottenham Hotspur are also in the hunt for the German international’s signature. According to a recent report from The Sun, Leeds are hopeful of beating Spurs to his £20 million signature. However, they could face strong competition from Serie A giants Lazio. According to repor...
