Adam Pope rated Leeds United’s transfer window as “underwhelming.” It was a hectic summer for Leeds, with many players leaving and joining the club. However, BBC Radio Leeds’ Pope was unimpressed with the Whites’ transfer activity. While appearing on the podcast ‘Don’t Go To Bed Just Yet’ (2 September), Pope said, “We frequently use this language about signings being in isolation, sales being in isolation, or results being in isolation. “I still stand by it; I believe the window is still a little lackluster since we don’t know the quality of the players and how they will perform. “However, on…
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Nancy Froston believes Leeds United’s summer recruit Ao Tanaka has “superstar potential” and will attract new eyes to Elland Road. According to Froston’s account in The Athletic [5 September], the midfielder, a “poster boy” of Japanese football, did not come to Leeds by chance and can bring a new and welcome dynamism to the team. Tanaka’s prominence in his birthplace as a high-end brand model and prospective successor to the likes of Hidetoshi Nakata and Keisuke Honda has prompted a fresh look at Daniel Farke’s side. Tanaka joined the club late in the transfer window from Fortuna Dusseldorf and made…
Nottingham Forest has began the 2024/25 Premier League season with five points from three games and is unbeaten. This summer, the Reds recruited 11 new players to their team, prioritizing quality over number in a refreshing change of pace. Two of those players, James Ward-Prowse and Morato, joined on transfer deadline day, and Forest will look to get them on the pitch as soon as possible. Nuno Espirito Santo, the Reds’ head coach, is facing some minor conundrums as the new players settle in. He’s desperate to discover a winning formula, and there are plenty of loose ends to tie…
Jeff Stelling has confessed that he wonders how Leeds United supporters will react to fresh PSR developments at Leicester City. The Foxes appear to have avoided a potential points deduction after the Premier League revealed (3 September) that an independent Appeal Board upheld their appeal against an alleged break of PSR. Although the alleged financial infraction occurred while Steve Cooper’s team was in the Premier League, talkSPORT anchor Stelling has stated that Leeds fans may feel hard done by following the latest update. On talkSPORT on Wednesday (4 September, 8:10), he stated that Leicester City had effectively won their appeal…
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.…
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…