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Frank Lampard urges Premier League clubs to help save struggling EFL
Frank Lampard has urged Premier League clubs to ‘have a heart’ and help save Football League sides amid the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic. The impact of the pandemic and continued absence of supporters is being felt right across the sport, but nowhere more so than the lower leagues who remain without a vital source of income as fixtures continue to be played behind-closed-doors. Sporting authorities have approached the government warning of the disastrous consequences potentially awaiting without financial aid, though the Telegraph are reporting that elite level football will not receive support given the riches at the highest level of the game. The government believes that the Premier League – the richest division in world football – should be responsible for providin...
British lawmakers write Commonwealth over killings in Nigeria
Thirteen members of the House of Lords, United Kingdom, have expressed concern over the killings by Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East and Fulani herdsmen in the Middle Belt region. The upper house of parliament members said the failure of the Federal Government to protect Nigerians was a breach of the Commonwealth Charter. They requested the Commonwealth to raise the killings with its Ministerial Action Group. This was contained in a letter to the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Patricia Scotland, dated September 14, co-signed by Baroness Cox, Baroness Kennedy, Jim Shannon, Fiona Bruce, former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Williams and 14 others. They cited a report by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group for International Freedom of Religion or Belief, which accused unnamed ...
Phil Hay delivers an update on Leeds United’s pursuit of Rodrigo De Paul
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul this summer. Apparently, Udinese value the player at around £35.7 million and the newly promoted Premier League side are hoping to sign him for a lot less. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can agree on a compromise in the coming weeks. According to the reliable Phil Hay, the transfer is unlikely to happen unless something changes significantly. Leeds United are keen on bringing in a player capable of operating as the number eight as well as the number ten role. De Paul is someone who fits the profile and therefore the Premier League club are looking at him. He could add creativity, flair and goals to Bielsa’s side if the transfer goes through. The 26-year-old bagged seven goals and seven ...
‘I’ve been told by sources’ – Club legend hints Celtic could move for Leeds United player
Celtic are reportedly interested in signing the Leeds United defender Barry Douglas this summer. According to Celtic legend Frank McAvennie, the Scottish champions are keen on signing the 31-year-old before the transfer window closes. McAvennie said to Football Insider: “I’ve been told by sources about the boy at Leeds, Barry Douglas. Maybe something is happening with that in the background, I do not know. I do not know what the situation is but I have heard that he is a really good player.” Douglas is in the final nine months of his contract and Leeds could look to cash in on him this summer. He’s not at the club and therefore the chance to join Celtic could be tempting for him. The Hoops need to bring in a quality left-back and the 31-year-old should prove to be a useful o...
‘Bielsa would make him a top player’ – Some Leeds fans react to links with 22-yr-old attacker
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Daniel James from Manchester United. The talented young winger was linked with a move to Elland Road before he joined the Premier League giants last summer. It will be interesting to see if the Whites can sign the 22-year-old in the coming weeks. James has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and he needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. A move to Leeds United could be ideal for the Manchester United player right now. He is likely to get more first-team chances at Leeds United and Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop as a player. James picked up four goals and seven assists for Manchester United last year. James will add pace and unpredictability to the Leeds United attack if he joins them. Furthermore, he played on both...
Report: Leeds United have tabled a new offer for defensive target
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Brighton defender Haydon Roberts. According to Football Insider, the Premier League side have had a big turn down for the highly-rated defender but now they have decided to table a new offer for the England youth international worth around £800,000. It will be interesting to see if Leeds can finally agree on a fee with the Seagulls for the 18-year-old defender. Leeds tried to deal with Brighton for Ben White earlier in the summer but they were unsuccessful. Roberts is a highly talented defender who has a big future ahead of him. Signing him now would be a smart long term investment from Leeds United. A manager like Marcelo Bielsa could help the youngster fulfil his potential at Elland Road. Leeds have done well to develop young players at t...
Leeds plotting £13.7m bid for target, some of their fans react: ‘Fantastic player’, ‘Get him’
Leeds United have been linked with a move for Erick Pulgar. We covered reports earlier that the Premier League club are plotting a £13.75m bid for the midfielder. Pulgar has done well for Fiorentina this past season and he could prove to be a smart addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield. It will be interesting to see if Leeds can convince the Italian outfit to sell the player to them. The 26-year-old is a combative presence in the midfield who will add goals to the side as well. Pulgar is a good tackler who will help Leeds defensively. He managed to pick up seven goals and eight assists for Fiorentina last season as well. The 26-year-old is a box-to-box midfielder and Leeds could use someone like him alongside Phillips and Klich this season. The Whites have been linked with Udinese’ Ro...
Report: Leeds and Newcastle keen on signing 25-yr-old from PL giants this summer
Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is a man in demand this summer. According to Nicolo Schira, Newcastle United, Leeds United and West Ham United are all interested in signing the Arsenal defender this summer. The 25-year-old defender has fallen out of favour at the club and he’s unlikely to get regular first-team football at Emirates this season. Chambers needs to leave in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if he suitors can agree on a deal with the Gunners now. As per reports, Arsenal are willing to sell the player for £15 million. Clubs like Newcastle, Leeds and West Ham can certainly afford to pay that amount and it remains to be seen who comes forward with the first offer. All three clubs could use defensive depth and Chambers has the potential to...
Report: Bielsa closes in on another signing, player likely to cost around £27.5m
Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul has been linked with a move to Leeds United this summer. The Premier League side are looking to add more creativity to their midfield and the 26-year-old could prove to be a quality addition. According to new reports (h/t Sportwitness), the midfielder is now one step away from joining Leeds United. The two clubs have been in talks for a while and things have progressed. The Italian club are likely to get around €30m (£27.5m) plus bonuses for the midfielder. Rodrigo De Paul is at the peak of his career right now and he could make an immediate impact at Elland Road if he completes the transfer. Moving to the Premier League would be a step up in his career and a manager like Marcelo Bielsa could elevate his game to another level with his coachin...
Report: Leeds will have to pay €15m for midfielder, talks underway with his camp
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Toulouse midfielder Manu Kone. The 19-year-old is highly rated in France and he could prove to be a superb long term investment for the Premier League side. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Leeds United have already started talks with the midfielders entourage and it will be interesting to see if they follow it up with a concrete offer now. Apparently the midfielder is valued at €15 million and a club with Leeds United resources should be able to pay that if they are truly keen on signing the player. The 19-year-old is a versatile midfielder who can play multiple roles and Marcelo Bielsa could coach him into a very useful player for Leeds United. The Whites have done well to improve the young players at their disposal and Kony could...
Report: Leeds keen on versatile attacking midfielder, but face competition from Wolves
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the reading midfielder Michael Olise. According to Football League World, the 18 year old is one of the most talented players at reading and the likes of Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Leeds United come forward with an offer for the young midfielder in the coming weeks. The 18-year-old can play in the wide areas or as the attacking midfielder and a manager like Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop and improve his game. Leeds United have an impressive youth set up and moved to Elland Road could help the youngster take the next step in his career. With the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers an Arsenal interested as well, the Whites should look to me make their move quick...
Report claims Leeds have submitted a bid for talented young defender
Leeds United have been linked with quite a few defenders already this summer and the latest name linked with a move to Elland Road is that of Haydon Roberts from Brighton. According to Football Insider, the Premier League side are interested in signing the 18-year-old defender from Brighton and they have now tabled a bid for him as well. It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a fee with Brighton for the young defender in the coming weeks now. Leeds tried to sign Ben white from Brighton earlier in the summer but the Seagulls refused to sell the talented 22-year-old. There is no doubt that Leeds need to improve their defensive options this summer but 18-year-old Haydon Roberts is hardly going to improve them immediately. It seems like the Brighton defender could be a long term in...
