Phil Hay
‘Good player’ – Journalist claims Bielsa has personally scouted £10m Leeds target recently
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has personally scouted Huddersfield Town midfielder, Lewis O’ Brien, last week. Earlier this month, Football Insider claimed that Leeds have opened talks with the Championship outfit regarding a move for the 22-year-old. Signing a midfielder for the first team squad is a priority for the Whites this summer. Leeds tried to secure a deal for Connor Gallagher on loan from Chelsea, but the player has joined Crystal Palace instead. The Yorkshire club have set their sight elsewhere, and they have earmarked O’Brien as a potential option for the role. According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds boss Bielsa has observed him recently and he is pretty much there for the taking. The Sun claimed recently that the Whites are in talks with their ...
Phil Hay: Bielsa ‘very keen’ on summer target but Leeds face competition to land him
The Athletic’s Phil Hay has claimed on Twitter that Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa is “very keen” to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea on loan this summer. The popular journalist has also added that the Argentine admires the player’s skillset and attributes. Bielsa is very keen on him. Likes his attributes and skill set — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) July 24, 2021 Last week, The Athletic reported that Leeds had made an approach to sign the 21-year-old Chelsea midfielder. The Whites have already signed Lewis Bate from Chelsea, but the youngster is expected to join the U-23 ranks. Gallagher, who spent the last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, is seen as a player who can make a useful contribution to the senior team. Leeds are looking to bolster their midfield this summer, with Bielsa keen t...
‘I’m told’: Phil Hay delivers exciting Leeds transfer update…but one player likely to leave
Phil Hay of The Athletic has shared information on what he has heard about Leeds United’s summer transfer plans. Speaking with David Ornstein on The Athletic’s Youtube channel, Hay has shared what he knows about Leeds’ transfer plans. [embedded content] On Leeds transfer budget Hay claims that he doesn’t think Leeds will spend anything close to £100m, like what they did last summer. However, there will be a “healthy budget” in place for Marcelo Bielsa. The club feel that spending such outlay year after year is not a sustainable model, and also not necessary. If Bielsa stays, the club will focus on retaining the core group of players that are playing under him, as they know his methods in and out. How many signings Hay feels that the club will look for quality pl...
‘The numbers can’t be wild’: Phil Hay makes exciting Leeds summer transfer claim
Phil Hay of The Athletic, who is arguably the best journalist around covering Leeds United, has made an exciting transfer claim and the Whites fans will love it. Leeds have done really well in their first season in the Premier League after getting promoted, and they are aiming to get into the top half of the table. Marcelo Bielsa is respected by everyone at Leeds, and club owner Andrea Radrizzani makes sure that the Argentine boss receives adequate support to build his squad. Leeds made some eye-catching transfers in the summer with the club signing players like Robin Koch, Diego Llorente, Rodrigo and Raphinha. Radrizzani claimed last summer that he plans to make Leeds a powerhouse in the Premier League, but he wants to take a cautious approach. Leeds are expected to invest again in the su...
‘Attacking adrenalin’: Henry Winter and Phil Hay drool over ‘star dust’ Leeds player last night
After two back-to-back defeats, Leeds United returned to winning ways with a fantastic 3-0 win against Southampton on Tuesday night at Elland Road. After a 0-0 first half, Leeds found their scoring touch with goals coming from Patrick Bamford, Stuart Dallas and Raphinha. Fantastic win for @LUFC — Ian Harte (@ianharte23) February 23, 2021 All three goals were brilliantly taken, but it was Raphinha’s spectacular free-kick from 25 yards out that left everyone drooling over. Well done 3points top ten we #MOT Come on Leeds🤍💙💛 @adidasUK @LUFC @RocNation — Lucas Radebe (@LucasRadebe) February 23, 2021 The Brazilian was once again the star of the show. In the first half, Oriol Romeu prevented him from shooting, after he had broken away, with a superb sliding tackle. In the ...
Phil Hay: What sources close to £30m player feel about Leeds making future bid for him
According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds United are unlikely to move for Rodrigo De Paul in the January transfer window. Leeds were heavily linked with a move for De Paul last summer. Hay claims that the Whites made an enquiry about the Udinese forward, but they never showed concrete interest after being informed that it would take in excess of £30 million to secure his signature. While De Paul was certainly on Leeds’ radar, the club made very little effort in luring him to Elland Road. Put simply, they felt he was too expensive. De Paul has been linked with Leeds again in January, and this time encouraged by him with a cryptic tweet – “New Year, new challenges, I’m ready” on January 2. However, Hay claims that Leeds are not thinking of making a concrete attempt to sign ...
‘There has been contact’: Phil Hay delivers exciting transfer update on player Bielsa likes
Leeds United are reportedly in contact to sign Todd Cantwell, according to Phil Hay of The Athletic. Marcelo Bielsa said recently that Leeds are looking to make a couple of additions before the window closes, and it seems the Whites have earmarked Cantwell as a potential option. The 22-year-old midfielder was not included in Norwich City’s squad for their trip to AFC Bournemouth amid speculation about his future. there has been contact. Cantwell not in Norwich’s squad today and wants to come back to the Premier League. — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 27, 2020 Mike McGrath of the Telegraph has also tweeted about Cantwell today, suggesting Leeds have spoken to Norwich about the availability of the player. However, the Whites are yet to table an official bid for the England Under-21 in...
‘Yes, should happen’: Phil Hay has just delivered an exciting Leeds transfer update
Leeds United have made two signings already, but they are looking to make a few additions before the end of the transfer window. Sky Italia journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio, has claimed today that Leeds are close to securing their next signing in the form of Crysencio Summerville. The report added that the Feyenoord forward could arrive on Wednesday. And now, Phil Hay of The Athletic, arguably the most reliable journalist concerning Leeds United, has given credence to the rumour, saying the deal should go through. yes, should happen — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) September 9, 2020 Leeds have been heavily linked with a move for Udinese forward Rodrigo de Paul, but it seems the 18-year-old forward is heading towards Elland Road instead. It has been reported that Summerville is very close to ...
‘Looking very possible’: Phil Hay has just delivered an exciting Leeds transfer update
Leeds United have already signed a centre-back this summer in the form of Robin Koch, but there are suggestions that Marcelo Bielsa could be looking for more additions in that department. The Yorkshire club have been linked with a move for Dinamo Zagreb centre-back Josko Gvardiol and it seems they are close to getting his signature. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claimed yesterday that Leeds are soon expected to reach an agreement for the Croatian. Another popular journalist Nicolo Schira, claimed yesterday that the Croatian has agreed personal terms for a four-year deal. Leeds are looking at a deal of around £18 million for his signature. Now Phil Hay of The Athletic, who is arguably one of the best journalists around covering Leeds United, has shared an update from his end. it’s looking...
‘No pressure to rush’: Phil Hay delivers exciting transfer update on player Leeds keen to sign
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are still talking about Rodrigo De Paul, but the Whites are in no rush to push through the deal. Hay, arguably one of the best journalists around covering Leeds, has claimed on Twitter that Leeds have got what they wanted. Marcelo Bielsa wanted to sign a forward and centre-back, and Leeds have bolstered those areas with the signings of Rodrigo and Robin Koch. The Yorkshire club are focussing on signing a winger/attacking midfielder and a spare centre-back. It means, Leeds are serious about De Paul, but they are ready to wait and make their move at the right time. still talking about De Paul. There’s no pressure to rush at this stage. They’ve got their forward and CB, the positions where Bielsa needed signing most. But winger/attacking...
‘Fairly strong links’: Phil Hay claims Leeds have had an eye on 35-cap int’l this window
Leeds United signed two players yesterday including the club-record signing of Rodrigo, who joined from Valencia for a fee in the region of £27m. Earlier today, Fabrizio Romano of the Guardian has claimed that Leeds are looking to sign Rodrigo De Paul from Udinese this summer, and the Whites could break their transfer record once more. In fact, Phil Hay of the Athletic has claimed that Leeds haven’t denied interest in the 26-year-old attacking midfielder, which shows they are in talks over securing a potential deal for him. Hay has also claimed that Marcelo Bielsa has scouted the Italian market this summer, and Leeds have had an eye on Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi early in the transfer window. Leeds have had an eye on the Italian market. Fairly strong links to Roma midfielder Alessa...
‘Time to roll the Allardyce’, ‘Unbelievably cryptic’: Many Leeds fans react to Phil Hay’s tweet
Leeds United have secured promotion to the Premier League after a sixteen-year absence. Marcelo Bielsa’s side came close to achieving that feat last season, but they failed at the final hurdle. This time, however, they didn’t repeat the same mistake. Leeds United owner Andrea Radizzani has said that he hopes that Bielsa will sign a new contract at the Yorkshire club. He has admitted that he will meet with the Leeds head coach over a new deal in the next few days. When Bielsa arrived at Elland Road in the summer of 2018 his contract gave Leeds the option of extending it at the end of each season for the following three years. Ahead of Leeds United’s final game against Charlton Athletic, Bielsa was asked to comment on his future. However, the Argentine (as relayed by Phil Hay) has remai...
