Leeds United
9 goals and 11 assists this season: Leeds very keen on signing attacker this summer
Leeds United are interested in signing Cyle Larin this summer. The player has impressed during his loan spell at Zulte this season and he has 9 goals and 11 assists to his name so far. The Whites could use more attacking quality and Bielsa’s side are thought to be serious about signing the player as per reports (via Sportwitness) It will be interesting to see if Leeds can agree on a deal with Besiktas now. Apparently, the player could be signed for a fee of around €2.5m. Zulte have an option to sign him permanently for that price. If the Belgian outfit do not act soon, Leeds might get the chance to snap him up this summer. The reported valuation is quite reasonable as well and Leeds should be able to afford the player without any problems. Their finances are set for a boost if they can sec...
‘Hopefully he can find another club’ – Former Leeds star urges Bielsa to get rid of experienced ace
Former Whites star Noel Whelan thinks Leeds United should get rid of Kiko Casilla in the summer. The Spaniard has made quite a few costly errors since his move to Elland Road and it will be interesting to see what happens with him in the coming months. Whelan said to Football Insider: “After the allegations and the guilty charge of racism, even though it was a probability charge, I think the best scenario for player and club is that he leaves. “Leeds United are all for keeping racism out of the game. Hopefully he can find another club. “We have also seen too many mistakes from Kiko this season. I do not want to put a shadow over his time at Leeds because he has made some fantastic saves but his horrific decision making will probably be what he is remembered for, unfortunately. “He has made...
Report: West Ham keeping tabs on 27-yr-old, but face competition from Leeds United
Rangers ace Connor Goldson has been linked with a move to West Ham and Leeds this summer. As per Football Insider, both clubs are keeping tabs on the 27-year-old and they could make a move to sign the player in the coming weeks. David Moyes needs to improve his back four this summer and it is no surprise that he is looking at defenders. However, Goldson would be an underwhelming signing for the fans. He is good enough for Rangers but he is yet to show that he can succeed at the top level. West Ham should be looking at better players with their resources. Meanwhile, Leeds need a defensive signing as well if they fail to sign Ben White permanently. Goldson would be a decent addition for the Championship outfit but White is the better player. Bielsa must do everything in his power to sign Whi...
Kevin Phillips tips 22-year-old Premier League star to replace Ben White at Leeds United
In an interview with Football Insider, Kevin Phillips has fancied Tottenham Hotspur defender Juan Foyth to replace Ben White at Leeds United next season. White joined Leeds on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer and he has since been a top performer for the club and has not missed a single minute of action in the Championship. While the 22-year-old remains an undisputed pick for the club this term, it appears unlikely that they will sign him on a permanent deal next summer, given Brighton are expected to integrate him into their plans. Even if they decide to sell him, there is said to be high-profile interest from the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool and Leeds are likely to miss out on his services. As a result, Marcelo Bielsa’s side may ...
Phil Hay provides update on Leeds star who finds ER a ‘very difficult environment’ to play in
The next transfer window is going to be very interesting for Leeds United. If they secure promotion to the Premier League, which is very likely, their first job will be to tie down Marcelo Bielsa on a lucrative deal. After that, they need to sort out the futures of some of the key players, one way or the other. And Kiko Casilla finds himself in a situation where his future seems away from Elland Road next summer. The Spaniard, who was signed by Bielsa from Real Madrid, was the first-choice goalkeeper at the club before he was banned for eight games on grounds of racial abuse. He was allowed to visit his family in Spain. However, he has returned to the UK and will train like other players. According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Casilla is “still in the picture” but he has six games of his s...
‘I’m certain of that’ – Phil Hay makes huge Bielsa claim as he delivers Berardi news
The Athletic’s Phil Hay has claimed that he is expecting head coach Marcelo Bielsa to swiftly renew his contract as it appears that the Argentine has found a second home in Yorkshire. He was left heartbroken after the Elland Road outfit failed to secure promotion last term, and there were doubts concerning his future at the club. However, Bielsa signed a new deal in the end, and with Premier League promotion on the horizon, a longer stay appears to be on the cards for him. The EFL announced yesterday that the season will be decided on a points-per-game basis if it is unable to be finished due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that will see Championship leaders Leeds secure top-flight promotion based on the current standings. “He’s planning for next season, as you’d expect, and in the same w...
Phil Hay claims 17y/o youth player is ringing Bielsa’s bell as Leeds eyes Brazilian
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, teenage winger Stuart McKinstry is the next Leeds United youth player to look out for given his huge talents and potential, and he is already catching the attention of head coach Marcelo Bielsa. “The next one to look out for might be Stuart McKinstry, the teenage winger who Leeds signed from Motherwell,” Hay replied when asked which youngster Bielsa might see as potential first-team squad reinforcements. “He’s creeping up the rails and has been more and more involved in first-team training and murderball sessions. He’s only 17 but is ringing Bielsa’s bell, so to speak.” The Scottish kid is a regular for the under-23s and has impressed Bielsa since arriving at Elland Road on a three-year deal. McKinstry joined Leeds last August, and was watched by the A...
Report: Leeds looking to land Senegalese striker as they prepare for the EPL
According to Turkish newspaper Takvim (via Sport Witness), Leeds United are preparing for life back in the English Premier League and are keeping tabs on Galatasaray striker Mbaye Diagne as boss Marcelo Bielsa looks to strengthen his squad ahead of the huge task ahead. The Senegalese is currently on loan at Belgian side Club Brugge but could have been at Elland Road already as Leeds wanted him in the summer of 2018. Diagne is also wanted by Watford and Nottingham Forest, and the availability of Premier League football would likely play a huge role in his next transfer decision. While he didn’t particularly impress at Brugge before they were declared league winners, the striker bagged 30 goals in 29 league games for both Kasımpaşa and Galatasaray last season and is far from finished. Work p...
46y/o interested in buying Leeds United named as football’s most influential person
Qatar Sports Investments chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been named as football’s most influential person by France Football. The Paris Saint-Germain President, who is still very much interested in buying Leeds United, has topped the Top 50 most powerful/influential people list drawn up by the Ballon d’Or organizers. Al-Khelaifi has established himself as one of the most important people in the game, and having him as Leeds owner will definitely boost the fortunes of the Elland Road outfit. According to 90min, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund are aware of QSI’s interest in Leeds and aren’t looking to be left behind when it comes to buying clubs. While QSI are yet to own the Whites, it appears that a prospective takeover is still very much on the cards. Talks aren’t ongoing at the...
‘That is unfair’: Harry Redknapp makes bold claim on Leeds promotion chances
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager turned popular football pundit Harry Redknapp has suggested that it would be unfair to promote Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion to the Premier League next season, if the remaining games are not played. Leeds are currently top of the Championship table with one point above West Brom. While the Premier League are desperate to resume the season amid the coronavirus pandemic, it is not clear what approach the EFL will take. Redknapp feels that it would be unfair if Leeds secure promotion without playing the remaining games. “You’d have to look at that and maybe bring up the top two but even that is unfair, really,” he told Sky Sports’ Football Show. “The top two, Leeds this time last year were walking away with the Championship and blew up, so yo...
Darren Bent would like to see 23-year-old striker playing for Leeds United: report
In an interview with Football Insider, Darren Bent has said that he would like to see Che Adams make the move to Leeds United, having failed to make an impression with Southampton in the Premier League. The 23-year-old made the high-profile move to the top-flight with the Saints last summer after netting 22 goals from 46 appearances for Birmingham City in all competitions. However, he has since gone on a lengthy goalscoring drought with the South Coast outfit and has failed to find the back of the net in 27 outings in all competitions. There has been the talk of the Saints offloading the striker at the end of the season and Bent believes the Leicester-born ace could revive his career with a change in surroundings. He added that he would like to see him playing for Marcelo Bielsa’s Lee...
‘The new Alan Smith’: Phil Hay provides transfer update on Leeds interest in £8m player
While players continue to be linked with Leeds United with no assurance of what the outcome of the season will be, the transfer speculations seem like just a fun-engagement to fill the pages. It was always like that, mostly, but given the global situation, talks of potential transfers look premature. Moving on. Recently, reports from The Mirror claimed that Barcelona are showing keen interest in signing Juan Foyth whose future at the north London club remains unclear. The 22-year-old was signed by former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino in the summer of 2017 from Argentine side Estudiantes in an £8million deal. However, following the arrival of Jose Mourinho, he has struggled for regular game time, and a move away from the club cannot be ruled out. Leeds had previously shown interest in Foyt...
