Romain Perraud
West Ham and Leeds set to miss out on 23-year-old star, he’s close to joining PL rival – report
West Ham United and Leeds United are set to miss out on Romain Perraud. According to The Athletic, both Premier League clubs had been chasing the 23-year-old this summer. Newcastle United were also in the hunt for his signature, but Southampton are now closing in on the signing of the Stade Brest defender. The deal is at an advanced stage, and the only way the move will fall through is if the player’s medical is unsatisfactory or if another club makes a late attempt to sign him. Ralph Hasenhuttl has met with the left-back, and it is understood that Perraud has made it clear that he wants to join the Saints. Leeds are looking to sign a new left-back, with Ezgjan Alioski’s future in doubt. He is a free agent this summer and is yet to pen a new deal at the club. The Hammers are...
‘I am also hearing’: Journalist delivers latest update on £37m Leeds target
The summer transfer window will be hugely important for Leeds United. The Whites did a remarkable job in their first season in the Premier League after a long absence of 16 years. Marcelo Bielsa’s side finished ninth in the table. Leeds signed four top-quality players last summer – Robin Koch, Diego Llorente, Raphinha, and Rodrigo – with Andrea Radrizzani backing Bielsa with a significant transfer war-chest. Leeds will be looking to bring in players of similar quality and bolster their squad this summer, with Phil Hay claiming that at least three or five players will be added to the squad. The Whites have been heavily linked with a move for Udinese superstar Rodrigo de Paul once again. Earlier this month, Football Insider claimed that the Whites are prepared to resurrect their interes...
Leeds United target 23-year-old with 10 goal contributions to replace Ezgjan Alioski
Leeds United have identified Stade Brest defender Romain Perraud as the leading target to replace outgoing Ezgjan Alioski, Football Insider reports. The Whites failed to recruit a left-back during last summer’s transfer window, and they relied on Alioski for the entirety of the 2020/21 campaign. Ahead of the summer, they appear likely to lose the North Macedonia international, who has declined to sign a new contract beyond next month. It is now reported that Perraud has been earmarked as the top target to replace him after talks between sporting director Victor Orta and manager Marcelo Bielsa. Sportslens view: If Alioski leaves this summer, Stuart Dallas would be the only choice for Leeds in the left-back role. He has played higher up the field since promotion. Hence, it has become necessa...
