Leeds United
‘They will sell him’: Curtis Woodhouse rips into Leeds player who ‘isn’t good enough’
Former Sheffield United player Curtis Woodhouse has slammed Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford after the Whites lost on Sunday. The stage was nicely set for Leeds to increase their lead at the top after Fulham and West Bromwich Albion dropped points yesterday. However, Leeds suffered a frustrating 2-0 defeat away from home against Cardiff City. Despite enjoying 69% of possession and mustering 17 shots during the game, it is their familiar problem of lack of finishing that resurfaced again. Junior Hoilett scored a superb first-half goal after Kalvin Phillips made a rare mistake. The home side picked up all three points after substitute Robert Glatzel smashed home a second on 71 minutes. Woodhouse was particularly disappointed with Bamford’s effort. He tweeted: Bamford isn’t good enough, g...
‘Embarrassing’, ‘tinpot excuse’: Many Leeds fans react to Adam Pope’s tweet
Leeds United suffered a 2-0 defeat against Cardiff on Sunday afternoon after the Championship restart. Junior Hoilett scored a superb goal in the first half capitalising on a rare mistake from Kalvin Phillips. Robert Glatzel, who came on as a substitute, smashed home a second on 71 minutes. Leeds dominated the match. The Whites enjoyed 69% of possession and attempted 17 shots during the game. However, it is the familiar problem of poor finishing that came back to haunt them once again. Marcelo Bielsa said after the game (via Adam Pope on Twitter) that it was not normal for his side to concede twice from two mistakes. The Argentine felt that Leeds should have been more accurate with their crosses and that they should have created more chances. Bielsa was happy with his player’s efforts...
Report: Leeds expected to spend nearly £50m on four players if they secure promotion
Leeds United are expected to spend around £50m on new players if they manage to secure promotion to the Premier League. The Whites are currently first in the Championship standings and they have a great chance of securing automatic promotion. It will be interesting to see if Marcelo Bielsa’s men can finish the season strongly and win the league now. As per Football Insider, Leeds will sign Helder Costa for £15m. Jean-Kevin Augustin’s loan is likely to be made permanent for a fee of around £18m. Jack Harrison and Illan Meslier’s loan deals could be made permanent as well and that will cost another £15m this summer. Costa, Meslier and Harrison have done well for Leeds so far this season and it makes sense for the club to sign them permanently. However, Jean-Kevin Augustin’s loan spell has no...
Report: Leeds United and QPR target has already rejected offer from his club
According to Fussball Transfers, Leeds United and Queens Park Rangers target Patrick Erras has turned down the offer of a new contract from Nurnberg. It has been reported that Championship trio Leeds, QPR and Brentford are interested in signing Erras on a free transfer this summer. The report has claimed that the the 25-year-old turned down an offer from Nurnberg to extend his stay in early April. Stats Erras made 12 starts and six substitute appearances in the second division in Germany this season, scoring two goals in the process, according to WhoScored. During the 2018-19 campaign, the 25-year-old made 13 starts an six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Nurnberg, providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored. Leeds United have advantage? Leeds, QPR and Brentford...
‘Get in there’, ‘best news I’ve heard’: Some Leeds fans react to latest transfer update
Leeds United will be looking to bolster their defence in the summer transfer window, irrespective of where they finish at the end of the season. The Whites are top of the Championship table with nine games left to go. Marcelo Bielsa’s side are firm favourites to secure promotion this season. If Leeds make it to the Premier League, they are expected to be busy in the transfer market, and the central defence is one area where reinforcement is required. Brighton and Hove Albion defender Ben White, who has been in sensational form for the Whites whilst on loan, is set to return to his parent club at the end of the season. Leeds may try to make a permanent move for him, but he is key to Graham Potter’s long-term plans. Leeds have been linked with a host of defenders including Middlesbrough’s Da...
Report: Newcastle ‘have asked about’ £35m in-demand Leeds target
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Newcastle United ‘have asked’ about Benfica midfielder Florentino Luis. Despite the fact that the Newcastle takeover process is not yet complete, and there’s no indication what the outcome will be, some top-quality players continue to get linked with the Magpies. The report claims that the Magpies have joined a long list of clubs that are showing keen interest in signing the 20-year-old. The youngster has been simply outstanding for Benfica this season. He has clocked up 29 senior appearances for the club, 15 of which have come this season. Serie A giants AC Milan are leading the race at the moment. They have started negotiations for the Portuguese holding player who has been nicknamed ‘the Octopus’. However, Benfica want a figure of over...
Report: Leeds could submit official bid for 25-yr-old, offer likely to be accepted
Leeds have been linked with a move for Cyle Larin this summer. As per Aksam (via Sportwitness), the Championship giants could now make their move for the forward. The report claims that Leeds could submit a bid of around €2.2m for the player and that is likely to be accepted. Larin is not in Besiktas’ first-team plans next season and it seems that the Turkish club are willing to sell him for the right price. It will be interesting to see if Larin ends up at Leeds United next season. The Whites could use some attacking depth and Larin could prove to be a useful addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Also, Leeds will need more players to cope with the grueling Premier League schedule next season. The Whites are leading the Championship table right now and they have a great chance of securin...
‘Not been the best signing we needed’ – Former Leeds ace gives his verdict on Bielsa signing
Leeds United striker Jean-Kevin Augustin recently picked up a hamstring injury. The on-loan striker is now doubtful for the remaining Championship games. When Augustin joined Leeds, he was expected to lead the club’s charge for promotion. However, he has had just 48 minutes of action since the move. The striker has had recurring injury problems and Noel Whelan believes that there is more to the striker’s problems than meets the eye. It will be interesting to see if Leeds agree to sign the forward on a permanent deal this summer. Augustin is a talented player but his fitness issues will surely worry the club hierarchy. It remains to be seen whether Bielsa is ready to take another chance on the player. Former Leeds ace Noel Whelan claims that the January signing has not worked out for Bielsa...
‘He speaks about Leeds United’ – Pundit shares 43-goal striker’s obsession for the Whites
Norwegian pundit Jan Aage Fjortoft has revealed that Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland remains affectionate about Leeds United and is expecting the teenage sensation to move to the Premier League soon. The 19-year-old is wanted by Manchester United, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looking to reunite with him after their time together at Molde. However, Haaland speaks about one only United – Leeds – and a move to Elland Road in the future can’t be ruled out after he talked about his dreams to win the Premier League with the Whites back in 2017. “He would be a good fit for any club and for Liverpool he is good – when he speaks about United, he speaks about Leeds United,” Fjortoft told the Blood Red Podcast. “I think he’ll end up in England at some stage, but he is 19 and we should m...
Newcastle and Leeds-linked player reportedly not heeding Kylian Mbappe advice
Newcastle United and Leeds United-linked Tanguy Kouassi has reportedly made his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. According to 90min, PSG wanted Kouassi to sign a new contract this summer and then loan him out to Leeds in the Championship in England for the 2020-21 campaign. Le10 Sport have claimed that Newcastle are planning to bring the 18-year-old defender to St. James’ Park on a free transfer. RMC Sport have reported today that the teenager will not sign a professional contract with PSG. It has been reported that Kouassi will leave the French giants on a free transfer at the end of the month. The report has added that the France Under-18 international will not join AC Milan or RB Leipzig. PSG Sporting Director Leonardo, Kylian Mbappe and Presnel Kimpembe all tried to c...
‘Bielsa will regret the loss’: Phil Hay provides Leeds transfer update on 22-year-old player
Leeds United are facing a curious situation ahead of the restart of the Championship. Earlier this week, it was reported that Leeds striker Jean Kevin Augustin has suffered a recurrence of his hamstring strain and may not play any part for the rest of the season. Augustin has played just thrice for Leeds since his arrival from RB Leipzig on loan in January. He got himself into good shape during the lockdown period but it appears like he might have played his last game this season. It leaves Leeds with just one striker once again in the form of Patrick Bamford. But most importantly it leaves a serious question mark on Augustin’s future. According to reports from The Athletic, when Augustin’s loan was agreed, Leeds United were obligated to convert the deal into a permanen...
Report: Marcelo Bielsa closing in on a deal to bring 22-yr-old to Leeds United
Tottenham defender Juan Foyth has been linked with a move away from the club this summer. Apparently, Leeds United are keen on the player and they are close to signing him on loan. As per Ole (via Sportwitness), the Championship giants are set to sign the player on a loan deal for the next season. The report claims that Marcelo Bielsa is closing in on a deal for the 22-year-old. Foyth needs to play regular first-team football and he needs to leave Spurs in order for that to happen. He is unlikely to get starts ahead of Sanchez and Alderweireld. The young defender has the potential to be a starter for Spurs but he needs to develop as a player first. Regular football at Leeds could help him improve. Someone like Bielsa will be able to bring out the best in him. The Argentine manager is a wor...
