Leeds United
Leeds open to signing in-demand £20m PL star before Tuesday’s deadline – report
Leeds United have not given up on the chase to sign Daniel James from Manchester United, according to reports from The Athletic. The report claims that Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for James ahead of the end of the transfer window. A host of Premier League clubs have been made aware that United are open to approaches. We covered a report earlier today that James is attracting interest from the likes of Crystal Palace and Everton. Brighton are also interested, but The Athletic claim that the interest from them has cooled a little. Marcelo Bielsa, the Leeds boss, has said in the press conference today that he doesn’t expect the club to make any further signings. However, Phil Hay of The Athletic has claimed that “Leeds and Bielsa have a long, long interest in him.” Ja...
Bielsa delivers three word transfer update on what Leeds are planning before deadline
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has suggested that he doesn’t expect any more arrivals this summer. Following Leeds’ 1-1 draw against Burnley at Turf Moor today, Bielsa was asked whether he would add any more players before Tuesday’s deadline. The Argentine replied: “We think not.” SportsLens View Leeds have made three major signings this summer (two young players have joined the U23 side). Junior Firpo has joined from Barcelona, Jack Harrison made his move permanent from Manchester City, while goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson has been added to the senior squad. There are suggestions that Leeds could move for a central midfielder this summer. The Whites have often struggled in the absence of Kalvin Phillips, and Leeds were expected to bring in another central defensive midfielder. Lee...
Everton will strike gold if Benitez can sign £15m Leeds target before D-Day – SL View
Everton are one of the clubs that are showing keen interest in signing Daniel James from Manchester United this summer. The 23-year-old joined the Red Devils in 2019 from Swansea for £15 million. According to the Sun, Everton, Brighton & Hover Albion, Leeds United and Crystal Palace are all interested in signing him. Everton and Palace have made enquiries already, while Leeds, who nearly signed him in January 2019, are long-term admirers. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed today that James could be offloaded on loan following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Welsh winger is an exceptionally talented player who has made over 70 appearances for the Red Devils. However, he is likely to drop down the pecking order at the club following the arrivals of Rona...
‘It will be too much’ – Mark Lawrenson states his prediction between Burnley v Leeds
Leeds United will travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Ahead of the match, popular football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted a comfortable victory for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. The Whites, who impressed heavily last season upon returning to the Premier League after 16 years, are yet to win this term. They suffered a heavy defeat against Manchester United on the opening weekend and came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton last week. Leeds are looking to pick up their first three points, and Lawrenson feels they will get their first win on Sunday. He told BBC Sport: “Burnley have lost their opening games, but they were decent at times against Liverpool, creating quite a few opportunities early on. “The Clarets have not signed x, y or z player...
Predicted Leeds starting XI: Bielsa to make two changes, 28-year-old returns
Leeds United travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. The Whites are without a win from their opening two league games, but popular football pundit Mark Lawrenson has predicted a 2-0 victory for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Leeds have been far from impressive so far. A calamitous second half against Manchester United saw them losing 5-1 in their opening match. They had to come back from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton, where Raphinha scored a superb goal. One thing we have learnt about Leeds under Bielsa is that they are never going to change their style, and it won’t be different when they face Burnley tomorrow. In his pre-match press conference, Bielsa confirmed that Robin Koch is still injured and that the German won’t play any part in the game. However...
‘They would be doing that deal’ – Phil Hay reveals Leeds want midfielder on one condition
Leeds United will sign Lewis O’Brien if Huddersfield Town lower their demands for the midfielder, according to The Athletic’s Phil Hay. The Elland Road outfit value the 22-year-old at £4 million, but the Terriers want no less than £8m for their man. Leeds do not feel they need O’Brien enough to make the extra money worth paying, and there is no sign of either club shifting ground at the moment. Sportslens View The Peacocks clearly need to bring in reinforcements in central midfield despite Adam Forshaw’s return to the squad after almost two years out injured. However, a move for O’Brien could prove difficult ahead of next Tuesday’s summer transfer deadline. Huddersfield are unwilling to sell the Englishman for half the asking price, and it is unclear whether both parties can still reach a ...
‘A source in London…’ – Phil Hay shares Leeds transfer update in midfielder search
Leeds United have rejected a chance to sign Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks on a temporary basis, according to The Athletic’s Phil Hay. The journalist wrote on the website: “A source in London told The Athletic that Leeds turned down an approach offering them Harry Winks on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. “(Marcelo) Bielsa’s comments last week were as good an indication as any that the club are likely to let the deadline pass.” The England international has been linked with an exit from the north London outfit this summer as he is out of favour under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. With Leeds keen on having another midfielder, Winks could have been a perfect addition, but it appears they have other ideas. Sportslens View Leeds manager Bielsa has the final say when it comes to transf...
Man Utd, Liverpool and co. find out their fixtures for the Carabao Cup third round
The draw for the third round of the Carabao Cup has been completed. The second round brought about a number of big results. Aston Villa, Norwich City, and Arsenal all hit their opponents for six, while Southampton comfortably defeated Newport County 8-0. Top flight sides Newcastle United and Crystal Palace were eliminated early. Seven more teams enter the competition at this stage, with all clubs participating in Europe being given a bye to the third round. Manchester City get in on the act as they look to win their fifth Carabao Cup in a row, while Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Leicester City, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur also join. Man City have won the competition four years on the trot The Cityzens begin the defence of their crown with a visit from League One side Wy...
Report: Leeds now want to sign £18m ‘new Lukaku’
Leeds United are interested in signing Orlando City powerhouse Daryl Dike this summer according to a report from TEAMtalk. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa desperately needs to add some more firepower to his ranks at Elland Road before the transfer window slams shut. Providing more quality competition and cover for Patrick Bamford will be crucial to Leeds’ hopes of achieving success this season. And it seems as though Bielsa has his sights set on the perfect man for the job. Leeds are allegedly eyeing a move to sign Orlando City striker Dike – Copyright: xScottxColemanx Leeds eyeing Dike swoop TEAMtalk reckon that Bielsa is eyeing a move to bring the United States international to Elland Road this summer. Dike would be a fine addition for the Whites. The 21-year-old could be available for around...
Report: Club ready to sell defender amid interest from Celtic and Leeds
Dundee United are set to cash in on defender Kerr Smith before the summer transfer window shuts amid interests from Celtic and Leeds United. According to The Scottish Sun, both clubs are monitoring the situation, with Southampton, Crystal Palace and Leicester City also monitoring the 16-year-old. Despite his age, Smith has made two senior-team appearances this term having made his debut last season, and is regarded as one of Scottish football’s top young talents. Dundee Utd have knocked back two bids from Southampton, but are very much open to selling their academy graduate before the end of the month. Sportslens View The Sun’s Alan Nixon reported back in May that Aston Villa, Manchester United and Liverpool are also looking at the youngster, and he definitely has something in him to have ...
Leeds now have a great chance to bring £25m striker back to the PL as CEO speaks out
Leeds United target Jeremie Boga has asked to leave Sassuolo, according to the Serie A outfit’s chief executive Giovanni Carnevali. The Daily Mail claimed recently that Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa wants to bring the 24-year-old striker to Elland Road this summer. Boga has been a real hit with Sassuolo since leaving Chelsea to join the Italian club back in 2018. The Ivorian can play anywhere along the front-line and would add real variety to Leeds’ attacking play. Leeds target Boga in action for Sassuolo Leeds now have great chance to sign Boga Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali has told 90min that the former Chelsea forward has asked to leave: “Just like Locatelli and Berardi, Boga also asked us to try other experiences. We listened to him and the agen...
Report: Leeds and Dean Smith want player after he severed ties with Everton
Leeds United and Aston Villa want left-back Thierry Small following his Everton exit, according to The Athletic’s Patrick Boyland. The 17-year-old has cut ties with the Toffees after deciding to cancel his two-year scholarship early, and he can sign for a new club but a compensation fee would be payable to Everton. Small’s decision was made by him and his representatives and was not reached by mutual agreement with the Goodison Park outfit. He was offered his first professional contract with Everton earlier this month but declined to sign it. Sportslens View While he played mainly for Everton’s youth team, he became their youngest player when he played the final five minutes of the FA Cup fourth round tie with Sheffield Wednesday in January at just 16 years and 176 days. Small is highly ra...
