Leeds United eventually filled their midfield vacuum with the deadline-day signing of Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Dusseldorf, but the Japanese star was far from Leeds’ primary choice for the position. Tanaka, 25, made his debut barely over 24 hours after Leeds announced the 27-time Japanese star’s arrival. He came on as a substitute in the final few minutes of Leeds’ 2-0 victory over Hull City on Saturday at Elland Road. Fans are ecstatic about the coming of the Japanese celebrity. Tanaka, in particular, has scored goals against Spain at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as well as against Germany.…
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Arne Slot has had an excellent start as Liverpool’s manager. Liverpool defeated Manchester United 3-0 on Sunday at Old Trafford, maintaining their perfect start to the current Premier League season. While Chelsea and Manchester United spent massively this summer, those on Merseyside were much quieter. Federico Chiesa was Liverpool’s star acquisition in a bargain deal, while goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili joined the club but was loaned back to Valencia. Despite Slot’s desire to bring in a number six, Martín Zubimendi declined to join Liverpool. There was little fear among the team members because they did not push for anyone else, with…
After a quiet transfer deadline day, Nottingham Forest are putting the finishing touches on a season-long loan deal for West Ham midfielder James Ward-Prowse. Forest’s current status is exceptional. Last season, the Reds signed seven new players on a frenetic deadline day, but this year was considerably calmer. Ward-Prowse is an expert at taking free kicks, and if he scores twice for Forest, he would break David Beckham’s Premier League record. The 29-year-old scored seven goals and had 11 assists last season, and Forest will be hoping he can make an impact this season. Kevin Nolan reveals what will surprise…
Paul Robinson praised Leeds United for “protecting their assets” after Wilfried Gnonto signed a new contract at Elland Road. The Whites announced [31 August] that the 20-year-old winger had signed a new four-year contract until 2028, which is understood to have no leave clauses [Graham Smyth]. Gnonto has been Daniel Farke’s primary man since the new Championship season began, scoring a goal against Portsmouth in the league opener and driving the club forward. Robinson told MOT Leeds News: “It’s extremely crucial for the club. I believe it is also necessary for the club to defend its own assets. He made…
Liverpool were put on alert on Sunday when Mohamed Salah openly said that he is yet to be given a new contract. Salah had just dismantled Manchester United at Old Trafford and wanted to make the world aware of his current situation. From Liverpool’s perspective, it was quite embarrassing. Salah has been one of the greatest players in the Premier League this season and appears completely deserving of a new contract at Anfield. Salah is not the only big star at Liverpool whose contract is about to expire. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk are in exactly the same situation.…
Nottingham Forest had a pretty low-key transfer deadline day by their usual standards, with just two new players being added to the squad. James Ward-Prowse checked in from West Ham for the season, whilst Morato penned a five-year contract with Forest after joining from Benfica. In total, 11 new players were added, with two of them – Marko Stamenic and David Carmo – both immediately joining Olympiacos on loan. It’s perhaps the club’s outgoing business that has to be considered the biggest success story of the summer window. Including last season’s loan players and the out-of-contract performers, the Reds have…
Chelsea were the only club in Europe to gain more money from player sales than Leeds United this summer. Leeds were able to raise a total of £143.5 million as a number of their key players from last season left, in what was a larger rebuild than many had anticipated. Leeds released 21 players this summer and signed eight to replace them. So far, it appears that good business has been done. Leeds have started the league season unblemished, with eight points from their opening four games, three more than they had at this point last year. That’s despite the…
Nottingham Forest’s summer transfer window is now closed for another year, with some late business completed at the City Ground. This summer, Nuno Espirito Santo has received plenty of support, with Evangelos Marinakis not holding back. Forest have repaid the owner’s market ambitions with a strong start to the season, taking four points from their first two games. Following a challenging 2023/24 season, a total of 11 new signings have been approved at the City Ground this summer. And two of those came on the final day of the window, when Forest took advantage of some late opportunities to round…
After a busy week in the transfer market, Leeds United will return to league action when they welcome Hull City at Elland Road. The Whites have signed three new players this week: Manor Solomon, Ao Tanaka, and Isaac Schmidt, albeit the latter was not ready in time to join the club today. Largie Ramazani will also be available for the first time since his arrival from UD Almeria, potentially giving Leeds’ squad a considerably stronger look. Dan James is the lone injury issue from last week’s win over Sheffield Wednesday, having picked up a hamstring strain that will keep him…
Leeds United finished the summer window with two more recruits, but questions will be posed whether it is enough. With less than a week left in the transfer window and tensions rising among a fanbase that had seen over £150 million in talent leave the club during a turbulent summer, Leeds United manager Daniel Farke attempted to soothe the waters. Farke emphasized the necessity for only four acquisitions with plenty of time remaining, including fresh wide threats, a midfield addition, and defensive support at full-back. It may have taken until 10:30 p.m. on transfer deadline day to keep Leeds fans…