Leeds United
Report: Leeds expected to complete the signing of 23-yr-old for €21m this summer
Leeds United will have to fork out €21m for Jean-Kévin Augustin this summer. As per Bild (via Sportwitness), the Championship outfit have an obligation to buy the player if they secure promotion to the Premier League. The striker was on loan from RB Leipzig and he failed to make any meaningful contribution because of injury issues. Ideally, Leeds should steer clear of him this summer but that might not be an option for them. Apparently, the German side are already preparing for the striker’s exit and they could take a legal route if Leeds back out of the agreement to sign him permanently. Augustin is a good player but his fitness issues mean that the deal will be a gamble for Leeds. They need someone more reliable in the Premier League. The Whites are not financially equipped to ...
‘No favours’: Some Leeds United fans react to Brentford result tonight
Some Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to the win for Brentford against Preston North End on Wednesday evening. Brentford have got the better of Preston 1-0 at Griffin Park in the Championship this evening. Ollie Watkins’s goal as early as the fourth minute proved to be the difference between the two sides. The result means that Brentford remain third in the Championship table with 81 points from 44 matches, just a point behind second-placed West Bromwich Albion. Leeds are at the top of the standings with 84 points from 43 matches and have a game in hand. That match is against bottom side Barnsley at Elland Road on Thursday evening. Leeds need just four points from their final three matches to secure automatic promotion to the Premier League. However, had Brent...
‘FFS’, ‘Disgusting’: Many Leeds fans feel Bielsa could make ‘one of the worst decisions’
Leeds United have suffered a massive blow today after Marcelo Bielsa confirmed that Kalvin Phillips will not take part in the remaining three matches. While the Argentine has hinted that Ben White is likely to fill the role, he has remained tight-lipped about the goalkeeping situation. Illan Meslier has been simply outstanding in the absence of Kiko Casilla who was suspended for eight matches following an alleged racist comment directed at Charlton Athletic forward Jonathan Leko. However, Casilla has served his suspension, and he is back in contention for selection. Bielsa usually does not like to make unnecessary changes to the side but he didn’t give any hint whether Meslier will keep the gloves against Barnsley in the midweek. “I didn’t define the team yet so I prefer the players t...
‘Rumoured constantly’: Phil Hay suggests whether Leeds could sign ‘extremely expensive’ player
Last year, Liverpool midfielder James Milner claimed that he would really love to play for his former club Leeds United once again. Since then, the 34-year-old has been linked with a move to Elland Road, with former player and pundit Noel Whelan having expressed his desire to see Milner returning to Yorkshire. However, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds United are not interested in signing the versatile Premier League winner. Hay claims that the rumour keeps on resurfacing because of his past allegiance with Leeds, but financially it would be an extremely expensive signing for the Whites. Moreover, Milner has said recently that it would feel strange to be playing against Leeds next season, so it suggests that he is not thinking of a move just yet. Hay wrote for The Athl...
Phil Hay: Leeds 23 y/o target has been one of the ‘biggest disappointments’ this season
Leeds United are just within touching distance of securing promotion to the Premier League following their 1-0 win against Swansea City on Sunday. The Whites need just four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion. They are up against Yorkshire rivals Barnsley in their next game. Once they secure promotion, they will turn their attention towards the summer transfer window, as Marcelo Bielsa will be looking to add quality players to his ranks that can help them stay in the Premier League. One of the players Leeds have been linked to in recent months in Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia. With Norwich having got relegated, a host of clubs will be targeting to sign their best players. And if Leeds get into the Premier League, they could enter into the ra...
Phil Hay delivers exciting Leeds transfer update in three words on Twitter
According to The Athletic journalist, Adam Crafton, Leicester City are favourites to sign Joe Gelhardt from Wigan Athletic but talks have stalled. It has been claimed that the admins want to hold talks with several Championship clubs on Monday. The fees discussed are some way below £1.5m. When a fan asked Phil Hay to comment on whether Leeds are one of the interested parties, the Athletic journalist replied – “Leeds like Gelhardt.” Leeds like Gelhardt — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 11, 2020 Gelhardt is a promising young forward. The 18-year-old has impressed this season for the Latics, who have gone into administration and may need to sell some of their star players. The youngster has made two starts and 15 substitute appearances in the Championship for the Latics this season, scoring one goa...
Pablo Hernandez’s wife’s one-word reaction to Leeds United winner
Pablo Hernandez’s wife has posted a one-word message on Twitter after the Leeds United star scored the winner against Swansea City on Sunday afternoon. Mar García Fernandez has posted the following message on Twitter after her husband and Leeds attacking midfielder scored in the 89th minute to guide the Whites to a 1-0 victory over Swansea away from home at the Liberty Stadium in the Championship. Indescriptible 💙 pic.twitter.com/k75ClwDut1 — Mar Garcia 💙💛 (@Margarciafdez) July 12, 2020 Hernandez, who can also operate as a winger, did not start the match against the Swans, but he came on at the start of the second half in place of Tyler Roberts. The former Swansea and Valencia star was superb after he came on, as he created chances and always had the Swans’ def...
‘We can’t describe the emotion’: Many Leeds fans flock to Henry Winter’s tweet
Leeds United are within touching distance of securing promotion to the Premier League after earning a 1-0 victory against Swansea City in the Championship on Sunday. Swansea made life tougher for Leeds throughout the game, and just when it looked like the visitors will have to settle for a draw, Pablo ‘magician’ Hernandez produced a low shot rolled in off the post in the 89th minute. It is a massive win for the Whites. They are now three points ahead of West Bromwich Albion at the top, and the Yorkshire club just need four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion. The Times journalist, Henry Winter, has posted a brilliant tweet after the result. It was a year that saw three Leeds United legend passed way, but Henry rightly pointed out that the club is i...
Salim Lamrani reacts to Leeds United win against Swansea City
Salim Lamrani has taken to Twitter to give his reaction to Leeds United’s late win against Swansea City on Sunday afternoon. Leeds defeated Swansea 1-0 away from home at the Liberty Stadium in the Championship. Pablo Hernandez scored for the West Yorkshire outfit in the 89th minute when it looked that the match was going to end in a draw. Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s former translator Lamrani was following the match, and he has delighted with the result for the club. We’re going back home !!!MOT — Salim Lamrani (@SalimLamraniOff) July 12, 2020 Stats Against Swansea at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday afternoon, Leeds had 58% of the possession, took 12 shots of which four were on target, and earned seven corners, according to BBC Sport. Promotion to the Premier League The win against Swan...
‘Phenomenal season’: Beckford raves about 26-year-old Leeds player but fans may not agree
Former Leeds United striker and club icon Jermaine Beckford has showered praise on Whites striker Patrick Bamford. While speaking on talksport, Beckford has claimed that Leeds have been the best footballing side in the Championship this season. He has also claimed that Bamford has done well in 2019/20 and that the 26-year-old striker has enjoyed a ‘phenomenal season’ for Leeds. ⚽️ “Leeds have been the best footballing side in the league.” 👏 “In my opinion, Patrick Bamford has had a phenomenal season.” 💪 “Without him being the focal point Leeds don’t make as many chances.”@Patrick_Bamford has been crucial for #LUFC, insists Jermaine Beckford. pic.twitter.com/JzyzqwHzdX — talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) July 8, 2020 Leeds United are top of the Championship tabl...
‘A big club’: Player sends message after Leeds United decision
Helder Costa has expressed his delight on Instagram after completing a permanent move to Leeds United from Wolverhampton Wanderers. As announced on Leeds’s official website this evening, the Championship club have made the loan deal of Costa permanent. The 28-year-old winger has put pen to paper on a four-year contract and will stay at Elland Road until the summer of 2024. The Portugal international will join Leeds on a season-long loan deal from Premier League outfit Wolves in the summer of 2019. Costa has taken to Instagram to express his delight at making his loan deal to Leeds permanent. Stats According to WhoScored, Costa has made 30 starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Championship for Leeds so far this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists in the process, Th...
Phil Hay shares what Leeds hierarchy is planning to do with £3m defender
Barry Douglas was superb for Leeds during their latest 3-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers last week. The 30-year-old joined Leeds in 2018 from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a fee in the region of £3m. It was seen as a bargain signing for the Whites at that time. Douglas managed 27 appearances for the Whites in all competitions in his first season. This season, he has made just 13 appearances and started in only five games in the Championship. His quality has never been in doubt, but the left-back has struggled with injuries at Elland Road this season. Although he never suffered a major injury, strains and niggles that kept him in the background have prevented Bielsa from getting the best out of the player who was his first signing at Leeds. So, what is next for him? His contract now i...
