Simon Grayson
Simon Grayson praises Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford
Simon Grayson has raved about Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford on LUTV. The former Leeds and Aston Villa defender was impressed by the goals that Bamford scored at Villa Park last week. The 27-year-old former Chelsea and Nottingham Forest striker bagged a hat-trick in the Whites’ 3-0 win against Villa away from home in the Premier League last Friday evening. Grayson, who was in charge of Leeds from 2008 until 2012, has spoken highly of the 27-year-old. The Englishman said about Bamford on LUTV: “I think scoring so early against Liverpool was a big boost for his confidence. Even last year he was getting in the right areas and just couldn’t finish certain chances. “Some of the goals he scored the other night, this time last year he probably wouldn’t even have attempted those shots on tar...
Aston Villa interested in signing Liverpool youngster
Aston Villa are interested in signing the Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster this summer. The 20-year-old striker was on loan at Swansea City last season and he managed to score 11 goals for them. Brewster needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football and it will be interesting to see if the likes of Villa can agree on a fee with Liverpool in the coming weeks. According to Independent, Sheffield United are keen on signing the young striker as well and they have already spoken to the Reds regarding a move. Liverpool value the young striker at £25 million and they are hoping to insert a buy-back clause in the contract if Brewster is sold this summer. Such a deal would be ideal for Liverpool as it would allow the player to develop with the regular first-team football el...
