Home » Leeds » Page 4

Leeds

Report: Striker open to Elland Road move, club would welcome £21 million bid from Leeds

Leeds United now have a good chance of signing Hertha Berlin ace Matheus Cunha, according to a report from Berliner Kurier. The attacker has allegedly been ‘flirting’ with the Whites. And Hertha would allegedly welcome a €25 million (£21m) offer from the Yorkshire club. Marcelo Bielsa will be desperate to bring another top-class forward to Elland Road ahead of the new season. And the 22-year-old Brazilian may well be the man for the job. Leeds target Cunha in action for Hertha Berlin last season Leeds have chance to sign Cunha Berliner Kurier reckon that the Hertha ace is open to moving to Elland Road. It is also claimed that the Bundesliga outfit would be ‘smiling’ if they receive an offer of £21m or more for the South American. The versatile attacker would undoubtedly be a great add...

New name linked as report claims Leeds now eyeing bargain £500k swoop for centre-back

Leeds are keen to sign Dundee United defender Kerr Smith this summer, according to a report from the Daily Record. The young centre-back is just 16 but is incredibly highly rated in Scotland. He has already made seven appearances for the senior team. Smith has already been given trials with Chelsea and Manchester United [The Courier]. Given his age, he could leave for just £500k this summer, according to the Daily Record. Leeds chasing Kerr Smith Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa is keen to bring the Scottish teenager to Elland Road. Local Leeds website MOT Leeds News claims that one of Bielsa’s main priorities this summer is to reinforce the academy. Given how much interest there is in Smith, signing him would be a big statement for the future from Leeds. A cultured young central ...

Bielsa is reportedly eyeing £23 million double deal that would completely transform Leeds

Leeds are interested in signing Rangers duo Ryan Kent and Glen Kamara this summer according to a report from Give Me Sport. Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa seems to be intent on building a team capable of pushing for the top six this season. The West Yorkshire outfit have already brought Junior Firpo and Kristoffer Klaesson to Elland Road this summer. Meanwhile Jack Harrison’s loan deal has finally been made permanent. Bielsa clearly isn’t done with his business just yet, however. Kamara and Kent are allegedly on Leeds’ radar this summer – Copyright: xChrisxMcCluskiex PSI-10683-0034 Leeds chasing Rangers duo Kent and Kamara are on the Whites’ radar according to a report from GMS. The lively winger and the tenacious central midfielder really would add so much to Bielsa’s side. Kent, 24, bag...

Leeds want South American with 16 goal contributions last season, player will cost €25m

Leeds United have been linked with a move for Brazilian attacker Matheus Cunha in recent weeks. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Premier League club can now sign the 22-year-old for around €25 million. The Brazilian had an impressive individual campaign with Hertha Berlin last season, and his performances caught Leeds’ attention. The Yorkshire club enjoyed an impressive first season back in the top flight despite lacking forward options. Patrick Bamford was the only goalscorer at the club last year, and Marcelo Bielsa needs to bring in another striker this summer. Cunha mostly operates on the left side of the attack but can also play as a centre forward. He bagged eight goals and eight assists across all competitions for Hertha last season and has the potential to develop into a top-class...

13 goals & 15 assists last season: Leeds keen on 24-yr-old, Bielsa has liked him for a long time

Ryan Kent was heavily linked with a move to Leeds United before he opted to sign for Rangers and it seems that the Premier League side still retain an interest in him. According to Daily Mirror, Victor Orta is working on signing a winger before the transfer window closes and the Elland Road outfit are keeping tabs on Kent. The likes of Daniel James and Noa Lang are on their shortlist as well. Kent has been outstanding since his move to Scotland and he has helped Rangers win the league title last season. The 24-year-old scored 13 goals and picked up 15 assists across all competitions for the Scottish giants this past season. The report from Mirror adds that Marcelo Bielsa has liked the player for a long time. Kent has a contract with Rangers until the summer of 2023 and the Ibrox giants are...

Newcastle and Leeds are prepared to place a bid for highly rated 21-yr-old

Newcastle United continue to be linked with a move for Swedish midfielder Jens Cajuste. According to Expressen.se, Newcastle and Leeds United are prepared to bid for the 21-year-old. Cajuste had an impressive season with Midtjylland last year and received a call-up to the Sweden squad for the European Championships. The midfielder is highly rated by the Danish club, and they value him at around £12 million. Newcastle have Isaac Hayden as their main defensive midfielder and need to add more depth to the position. It is a similar story for Leeds, with Kalvin Phillips the undisputed number one in that role for the Yorkshire club. Marcelo Bielsa tried to use Robin Koch as a defensive midfielder last season, but he failed to replace Phillips properly and weakened Leeds defensivel...

Leeds and West Ham want to sign 25-yr-old with 18 goal contributions last season

West Bromwich Albion star Metheus Pereira has been linked with a move away from the Baggies after their relegation to the Championship. According to the Express, Leeds United, Leicester City and West Ham United are interested in signing the midfielder this summer. Apparently, the Foxes are leading the chase for the 25-year-old right now. The report further states that West Ham will only move for the 25-year-old midfielder if they fail to sign Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal from Manchester United. The midfielder is thought to be valued at around £30 million. West Brom paid £8.2 million for the player last summer and they will be hoping to make a considerable profit on him after an impressive season in the Premier League. Despite West Brom’s relegation to the Championship, the 25-yea...

Leeds agree deal to sign talented young midfielder, player could undergo his medical tomorrow

Leeds United are closing in on the signing of Lewis Bate from Chelsea this summer. According to Simon Johnson from the Athletic, the two clubs have agreed on a fee for the talented young central midfielder. Chelsea have inserted a sell-on clause in the player’s contract but there will be no buy-back option for the Blues. Apparently, Leeds are now discussing personal terms with the 18-year-old midfielder and the player could undergo his medical tomorrow. Lewis Bate is closing in on a move from #CFC to #LUFC. Fee has been agreed with a sell on clause, no buy back. Personal terms being discussed in view of a medical tomorrow. Still possibility of another club hijacking it late but obviously time is running out for that to happen. — Simon Johnson (@SJohnsonSport) July 20, 2021 Bate is a key me...

Door reportedly wide open for Leeds to sign £16m international winger

The door may well now be wide open for Leeds to sign Wolfsburg ace Josip Brekalo according to a report from Calciomercato.it. The 23-year-old allegedly wants to leave the Bundesliga outfit in order to try a new challenge. And Wolfsburg could accept a fee of around £16 million for the winger. Marcelo Bielsa seems determined to build a squad capable of pushing for the top six this season. Leeds allegedly want to sign Wolfsburg ace Josip Brekalo this summer The Argentine already has the likes of Raphina, Jack Harrison and Helder Costa who can play in the wide attacking areas. Leeds chasing Brekalo The Whites may well now have a great chance to bring the 27-capped Croatian international to Elland Road this summer. Calciomercato.it claims that he is keen to leave Wolfsburg and the German club a...

Leeds reportedly now have great chance to secure bargain £5.2m deal for 27-year-old

Leeds can sign Okay Yokuslu from Celta Vigo this summer with the La Liga side now desperate to move him on according to a report from Marca. And according to El Desmarque, the former West Brom loanee is up for grabs for just €6 million (£5.2 million). Central midfield is clearly an area where Whites Marcelo Bielsa wants to bolster. The Argentine is seemingly keen to add more tenacity to his engine room at Elland Road. Leeds have been chasing Cagliari ace Nahitan Nandez for quite some time (Leeds Live). As things stand, however, the Uruguayan is just a bit too expensive for the West Yorkshire outfit. Yokuslu is an alleged transfer target for Leeds – PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xLynnexCameronx 59966151 So Bielsa has allegedly set his sights on a more affordable optio...

Report suggests Leeds have made an approach to sign 26-yr-old defender

Leeds United remain keen on signing Huesca defender Javi Galan this summer. According to Spanish publication AS, the Whites were tracking the player before they splashed out on Junior Firpo. However, the signing of the former Barcelona player has not impacted their interest in the left-back, and they have apparently made an approach to sign him. Huesca have been relegated from La Liga, and Galan will be allowed to leave for around €4 million because of a release clause on his contract. He had an impressive season despite Huesca’s relegation and could push Firpo for the starting left-back berth at Leeds next term. The reported price seems quite reasonable for a player of his ability, and his addition could prove to be a bargain. Galan is quite effective going forward and has the ability to ...

Leeds could submit offer for 20-yr-old this summer, they wanted him in 2020 as well

Leeds are thought to be keen on a summer move for the Valerenga goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson in the summer. According to Nettavisen, the 20-year-old Norwegian has caught the attention of the Premier League club with his impressive performances for Valerenga and Leeds have been keeping tabs on him for quite some time now. The Premier League side will have to bring in a quality backup option for Illan Meslier after the departure of Kiko Casilla on loan to Elche. The 20 year old Norwegian could compete with the 21-year-old Frenchman for the starting berth at Elland Road next season and he could prove to be a superb long-term investment for the whites. Furthermore, the increased competition for places could help both players perform at a high level. Leeds wanted to sign the player back in 20...