Leeds United
Report: Leeds plotting move to sign £70k-per-week Everton target
According to reports from ESPN, Leeds United and Everton are interested in signing Sergio Romero in the summer transfer window. Leeds are preparing their first season in the Premier League after a gap of 16 years, and they are expected to bolster their squad in the summer. Everton, likewise, are looking to sign a solid goalkeeper who can provide competition to Jordan Pickford. Leeds have signed Illan Meslier on a permanent deal from Lorient. However, Marcelo Bielsa could still be looking to sign an experienced goalkeeper, especially if they allow Kiko Casilla to leave. Romero, who joined Manchester United on a free transfer in 2015, has kept 38 clean sheets in 59 matches for the Red Devils. The Argentine goalkeeper has been used mostly as a back-up keeper behind David De Gea...
French club react as their player seals Leeds United move
Illan Meslier has joined Leeds United on a permanent basis after spending the 2019-20 campaign on loan from French outfit Lorient, putting pen to paper on a three-year deal. [embedded content] The 20-year-old arrived at Elland Road last summer as a cover for Kiko Casilla, making his debut in the FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal in January. Meslier made his league debut away at Hull City in February after Casilla received an eight-game ban from the F.A for allegedly racially abusing Charlton Athletic forward Jonathan Leko last September, and he was in goal for Leeds’ last 10 games, keeping seven clean sheets and helping them seal Premier League promotion with his brilliant performances. The France youth international made 30 appearances in all competitions for Lori...
‘I’d like Bielsa to manage me’ : Leeds-linked attacking midfielder hints at transfer desire
Argentine attacking midfielder Thiago Almada has been linked with a move to Leeds United recently. Apparently, he is one of the few players Bielsa is looking to bring to Elland Road this summer. The Whites recently secured automatic promotion to the Premier League after having won the Championship and they are already planning on how to improve their squad for the next season. Almada is highly rated in South America and he is a massive talent. If Leeds manage to sign him, it would be quite a coup for them. The 19-year-old can play as an attacking midfielder or a winger. He has been likened to Barcelona’s Lionel Messi because of his playing style. It will be interesting to see if Bielsa can lure him to England this summer. The player has recently been made aware of Leeds’ interest in him an...
Report: Leeds ‘ready to outbid’ West Ham in the race to sign in-demand £20m player
According to reports from The Sun, Leeds United have joined the race to sign QPR’s playmaker Eberechi Eze this summer. The Whites will play in the Premier League next season after securing promotion. Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has said recently that they will be looking to bolster their squad this summer, but are likely to follow the model of Sheffield United rather than that of Aston Villa. The report claims that Leeds are keen to sign the in-form 22-year-old attacking midfielder, and are ready to outbid Spurs, West Ham and Crystal Palace for his signature. Marcelo Bielsa wants to bolster his attacking department and has earmarked the England Under-21 international as the creative spark for his team. Leeds were interested in signing Eze in January. At that time, the Whites to...
‘Would be huge’, ‘Imagine’ – Some Leeds fans react to the club’s interest in attacking midfielder
Leeds have been linked with the Argentine attacking midfielder Thiago Almada recently. We covered reports yesterday that Bielsa is looking to bring in a few Argentine players to strengthen his squad and Almada is one of them. The youngster is very highly rated and he is a prodigious talent. If Leeds manage to sign him, it would be quite a coup for them. Almada has been likened to a young Lionel Messi because of his technical ability and playing style. Someone like Marcelo Bielsa could be the ideal coach for him right now. The Leeds boss has a fantastic track record of improving players throughout his career and he could help Almada achieve his potential at Elland Road. A move to the Premier League would be a step up for the youngster right now and he is likely to be tempted. Furthermore, t...
‘Will be done today’ – Phil Hay reveals Leeds have sealed £5m move for player
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United have sealed a £5 million move to sign goalkeeper Illan Meslier from Lorient permanently on a three-year contract, and the deal is set to be sealed today. Meslier from Lorient to Leeds on a permanent will be done today. Three year deal. Fee in the region of £5m. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 23, 2020 The 20-year-old arrived at Elland Road on a season-long loan last summer and he featured in 10 Championship games as Leeds secured promotion to the Premier League following a 16-year wait. Kiko Casilla was first-choice goalkeeper for the majority of the campaign, but the Spaniard was handed an eight-game ban by the F.A in February for allegedly racially abusing Charlton Athletic forward Jonathan Leko last September, and that ...
English club owner predicts how Leeds United will fare next season
Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony has predicted on Twitter that Leeds United will finish in the top 12 of the Premier League table next season. Leeds will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from he Championship this campaign. It will be the first time that the West Yorkshire outfit will feature in the top flight of English football since 2004. MacAnthony, owner of Peterborough in League One in England, has backed Marcelo Bielsa’s side to comfortably finish in the top 12 in the Premier League in 2020-21. Top 12 comfortably imo https://t.co/08QKf56cff — Darragh MacAnthony (@DMAC102) July 21, 2020 Not getting carried away Leeds are one of the biggest clubs in England, and the Elland Road faithful will hope that the team make an immediate in t...
‘Great news’, ‘Absolutely love it’: Many Leeds fans react to Adam Pope’s tweet
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has claimed recently that the Whites would be active in the summer transfer window. He expects Marcelo Bielsa to remain in charge at the club. However, instead of spending ridiculous money on players in the transfer market like Aston Villa or Fulham, they are likely to follow the smart approach of Sheffield United. Helder Costa has already joined on a permanent deal. And it seems Leeds are looking to secure permanent deals for other loanee players as well. Illan Meslier, who joined Leeds on loan from Lorient, is likely to sign a permanent deal with the Elland Road club in the next few days. The young goalkeeper impressed heavily in the absence of Kiko Casilla, and he is looking forward to playing with Leeds again in the Premier League. He has conce...
‘Relegated with Villa’ – Leeds star grateful EPL transfer fell through last summer
Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips signed a new five-year contract to remain at Elland Road last September, but he was on the verge of joining Aston Villa just a few weeks prior to that. Dean Smith’s side were keen to land the Whites star having secured top-flight promotion and he was also very much interested in leaving Leeds to play Premier League football. A significantly increased salary was guaranteed while the opportunity to boost his chances of earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad ahead of Euros 2020 was also on the cards. However, Leeds’ director of football Victor Orta convinced him in the last minute and Phillips is grateful that the Villa move fell through. The Midlands side are at the risk of relegating after just a season back in the big time, and the...
‘Would be a class signing’ – Some Leeds fans react after hearing Bielsa wants 17-goal star
Leeds United are thought to be keen on signing the Brentford winger Said Benrahma this summer. We covered reports earlier that the Whites could bid around £23m for the winger. Benrahma has been outstanding for Brentford this season and he has been linked with a move to Chelsea as well. It will be interesting to see if Leeds can snap him up before the Blues. He would add pace, flair and goals to Marcelo Bielsa’s attack next season if he joins them. For £23m, he could prove to be a quality signing. Benrahma has the technical ability to succeed in the Premier League and Bielsa could take his game on to another level. Leeds’s fast-paced attacking football could suit Benrahma. The left-sided winger has 17 goals and 8 assists to his name so far this season and he would improve every te...
Report: Leeds preparing £23m bid for priority target in scintillating form
Leeds United are back in the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has made it clear that they are not aiming to be a passenger in the Premier League to fill the quota of clubs, rather they have a long-term vision in place. Instead of following the routes of Fulham and Aston Villa in the transfer market, the Yorkshire outfit are likely to follow the trajectory of Sheffield United. The club are confident that Marcelo Bielsa will stay and sign a new deal. It will be exciting to see how Leeds approach the summer transfer window as they would be looking to bolster their squad with talented players. According to reports from Le Buteur, Leeds boss Bielsa has made Said Benrahma a priority signing for the club. The 24-year-old attacking midf...
‘Time to roll the Allardyce’, ‘Unbelievably cryptic’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s tweet
Leeds United have secured promotion to the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence. Marcelo Bielsa’s side came close to achieving that feat last season, but they failed at the final hurdle. This time, however, they didn’t repeat the same mistake. Leeds United owner Andrea Radizzani has said that he hopes that Bielsa will sign a new contract at the Yorkshire club. He has admitted that he will meet with the Leeds head coach over a new deal in the next few days. When Bielsa arrived at Elland Road in the summer of 2018 his contract gave Leeds the option of extending it at the end of each season for the following three years. Ahead of Leeds United’s final game against Charlton Athletic, Bielsa was asked to comment on his future. However, the Argentine (as relayed by Phil Hay) has remai...
