Leeds United
Club owner suggests Leeds United should bid for his player
Peterborough United co-owner Darragh MacAnthony has said on Twitter that Leeds United should be in the running to sign Ivan Toney. MacAnthony has said that Leeds, who are preparing for their first season back in the Premier League after 16 years, are not in for the former Newcastle United striker. The 24-year-old is a player in demand, with The Daily Record reporting earlier this month that Celtic, Queens Park Rangers and Brighton and Hove Albion are interested in the striker. Toney himself told Sky Sports this week that he wants a new challenge, adding that he would like to play in the Premier League. No Tom but should be 😀. Have a great season pal https://t.co/z0hs3nXajU — Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) August 20, 2020 Should Leeds United make a move for Ivan Toney? Toney is one o...
Report: Everton have made approach to sign in-demand Leeds target
According to reports from TeamTalk, Everton are showing keen interest in signing Hull City striker James Scott in the summer transfer window. In fact, the Toffees have made a formal approach asking about a potential deal for the young striker. A host of clubs are interested in signing the youngster including the likes of Crystal Palace, Leeds United, and Newcastle United. The report claims that Everton have made the first contact about a move. However, they are likely to face competition from the aforementioned clubs. Hull City are desperate to keep hold of the 19-year-old striker. They paid £1.5million to sign him in January, but they may struggle to keep hold of him following their relegation. It is highly likely that Scott would be added to Everton’s Under-23 set-up. The young...
Report: Leeds United submit £25m bid for Bielsa’s number one target
Leeds United have made a third bid to sign the Brighton defender Ben white this summer. The Whites have already failed with two previous offers to sign the 22 year old and it will be interesting to see how Brighton react to their third offer. The first two bids from Leeds United were in the region of £18.5m and £22m According to Sky Sports, Ben White is the number one target for Marcelo Bielsa this summer. White was on loan at Leeds United last season and he was a key player for them. The 22 year old formed a vital partnership with Liam Cooper and helped Leeds United win the championship. Leeds United managed to keep 22 clean sheets last season with him at the back. It is no surprise that they want to sign Ben white permanently this summer. The new offer from Leeds is thought to be in...
Report: Leeds have held talks with PL giants regarding 24-yr-old target
Leeds United are looking at the Arsenal defender Rob Holding this summer. According to Football Insider, the 24 year old defender will be made available for transfer and Leeds have already held preliminary talks with the Gunners regarding a move. Ben White is thought to be the priority target for Marcelo Bielsa but Leeds have been unsuccessful in persuading Brighton to sell the player to them. It seems that Rob Holding will be an alternative to White this summer. Although Holding is not as talented as Ben White, he could prove to be a decent addition to Leeds’ defense. Marcelo Bielsa could help him improve as a player. Holding needs to leave Arsenal for his own good and a move to Leeds United could be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee for the ...
Report: Leicester leading the race to sign defender who was ‘extremely close’ to joining Leeds
Leicester City are considering making a move for Ryan Nolan, according to reports from The Sun. The 21-year-old is a highly-rated young centre-back who plays in the third division of Italian football. He is currently playing for Giana Erminio on loan from Arezzo. He was previously on the books at Inter Milan. The report claims that the youngster was on the cusp of the Inter first team under former manager Luciano Spaletti, but fell out of favour under Antonio Conte. The former Chelsea boss emphasized experience over youth, and the youngster was sold, as a result. The Sun reports that Leicester City are leading the race for his signature. Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers are also interested. He has two years left on his contract in Italy, but Arezzo are happy to le...
Ian Wright’s six-word reaction as Leeds United make announcement
Leeds United have unveiled their new jersey for the 2020-21 Premier League campaign, and it will go on sale online tomorrow. A New Journey Begins.On sale from 8am@adidasfootball #ReadyForSport pic.twitter.com/GCfshQm5bK — Leeds United (@LUFC) August 19, 2020 Elland Road will be hosting Premier League football for the first time since 2004 next month, and the fans can’t wait to see the full fixtures set to be released tomorrow morning. The Leeds faithful also can’t wait to get their hands on the new jersey, and Arsenal legend Ian Wright has reacted thus after sponsors adidas made the announcement on Twitter: They aren’t ready for Leeds man!!! https://t.co/laOy0oW1cl — Ian Wright (@IanWright0) August 19, 2020 Wright fell in love with Leeds during Eddie Nketiah’s short loan stint at Ell...
Report: Chelsea plotting summer move for 96-cap int’l, could face competition from Leeds
According to a recent report from Manchester Evening News, Sergio Romero is open to leaving Manchester United in the summer transfer window. The 96-times capped Argentine international was left ‘unimpressed’ after he was left out of the one-off semi-final in Cologne. He is now open to leaving the club after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer left him out for the Europa League defeat to Sevilla last week. According to reports from ESPN, Chelsea are showing keen interest in signing the goalkeeper, who is also attracting interests from Leeds United and Everton. Romero has done well for the Red Devils whenever he was given the opportunity. He conceded just 27 goals in 61 games, and managed to keep 39 clean sheets. The 33-year-old, however, has entered the final year of his contract and several clubs ar...
Report: Leeds United receive boost in signing 26-year-old Premier League defender
Leeds United have received a boost in signing Joe Bryan due to the imminent arrival of Antonee Robinson at Fulham, Football Insider claims. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are on the search for a new left-back this summer and Bryan is said to be one of the top candidates on their shortlist. It is now reported that the 26-year-old could be available for a transfer with the Cottagers on the cusp of signing a new left-back in the form of Robinson from Wigan Athletic. Bryan was instrumental in the Cottagers’ top-flight promotion and he came with a heroic performance in the play-off final against Brentford where he scored both goals in a 2-1 win. He has since revealed his commitment towards the club in a podcast interview with The Athletic, and it would come as a surprise, if he heads for the exit door i...
Report: Leeds looking to beat Brighton to signature of 15-goal Argentine striker
According to The Guardian’s Ed Aarons, Leeds United and Brighton are both keen on bringing Stuttgart striker Nicolas Gonzalez to the English Premier League. Brighton and Leeds are both very interested in signing Argentina forward Nicolas Gonzalez from Stuttgart. He is expected to cost around £15m — Ed Aarons (@ed_aarons) August 18, 2020 The Argentine is valued around £15 million by the Bundesliga outfit and he isn’t short of suitors. Stuttgart sporting director Sven Mislintat told Suedduetsche that there is serious interest coming from both Italy and England, as well as from a club in Germany for Gonzalez’s signature. Leeds want another striker as they look to prove their worth in the English top-flight following promotion after a 16-year absence, and the 22-year-old could be a fine additi...
Journalist shares how much Brighton are now asking for Leeds target Ben White
According to Sunday Times and Daily Record journalist Duncan Castles, Brighton & Hove Albion want £55 million for Leeds United target Ben White. The 22-year-old played every minute of the Whites’ Championship campaign while on loan at Elland Road last term, helping them to keep 22 clean sheets and weighing in with a goal and an assist. White’s form has attracted both Liverpool and Chelsea, but the centre-back wants to play for Leeds after helping them seal Premier League promotion. Brighton have already knocked back three bids from Marcelo Bielsa’s side, and if they will return with an improved offer remains to be seen. • Barcelona: A Messi of their own making? • Man City: A mess of Pep’s making?• Semi-Solskjaer still trophyless• £55m for Chelsea, Leeds, Liverpool target White• P...
Phil Hay confirms that Leeds have signed player from Ajax
Leeds United have signed teenage goalkeeper Dani van den Heuvel on a three-year deal from Ajax. The Athletic’s Phil Hay shared the information on his Twitter page, and the 17-year-old will link up with the club’s academy. Another academy signing for Leeds – 17-year-old goalkeeper Dani van den Heuvel signs on a three-year deal from Ajax. #lufc pic.twitter.com/JuD4A7xBhr — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) August 18, 2020 The Netherlands youth international joins the likes of Charlie Allen, Cody Drameh and Joe Gelhardt as the fourth young player to join the club this summer, and he will initially link up with the Under-23 squad. Leeds are expected to bring in a goalkeeper for the senior team with Kiko Casilla expected to depart, but French youngster Illan Meslier will hope to impress head coach Marcelo B...
Report: Leeds linked with a move for 26-yr-old attacker, PL giants prepared to sell
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi. The 26-year-old has failed to prove himself at Chelsea and Frank Lampard is looking to cash in on him this summer. As per Het Laatste Nieuws, Leeds have been offered the chance to sign the Belgian striker and they are considering whether to make a move for him. Bielsa needs to improve his attacking options this summer and Batshuayi could prove to be a good addition. The Belgian has the talent to develop into a quality Premier League striker but he needs a consistent run of games and a manager who will trust in him. Marcelo Bielsa has a reputation of improving players at his disposal and he could do wonders with Batshuayi next season. The Argentine manager could help the Belgian regain his sharpness and confi...
