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…
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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…
Leeds United fans had hoped for three deadline-day signings in addition to the additions of Ao Tanaka and Isaac Schmidt, but it now appears doubtful that the club would make an additional acquisition. Following the loss of Georginio Rutter, Daniel Farke stated that his side need four new recruits. Following the departures of Crysencio Summerville and Rutter, two attacking players remain. Two have been added in the last fortnight. Manor Solomon is on loan from Tottenham, and Largie Ramazani was signed from Almeria for £10 million. Leeds has also signed Japanese star Tanaka, and a deal to sign Schmidt is…
Liverpool are getting closer to finalizing their squad for the first half of the season as the transfer deadline approaches. The Reds appeared to be in the market one last time coming into Friday, with defensive midfielder and centre-back positions still open. However, with time running out, it appears unlikely that Liverpool will make any new signings. However, this may not be true for players exiting Anfield. Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in signing Caoimhin Kelleher, which is something to keep an eye on. Along with Kelleher’s likely exit, a number of Liverpool players could be loaned away. One such…
The latest Nottingham Forest transfer news on deadline day, with Benfica defender Morato on the verge of a €15 million move to City Ground. Benfica defender Morato appears to be the second signing Nottingham Forest is pursuing on deadline day, with an agreement believed to be in place. An opportunistic approach has already apparently resulted in a loan deal with West Ham for midfielder James Ward-Prowse. According to reports, he is on his way to Nottingham to conduct a medical in preparation for a move, and Forest have wasted little of the time available before the transfer deadline on Friday…
According to Graham Smyth, Leeds United intend to keep Willy Gnonto as a priority during Transfer Deadline Day. On August 30, a Yorkshire Evening Post journalist stated on the outlet’s website that no one has yet made a “last-ditch” move to contest the Italian’s stance. Everton pursued the attacker earlier this summer but withdrew after the Whites turned down a £23 million bid [Nancy Froston, August 6]. On August 20, TEAMtalk stated that Gnonto’s agent was still trying to arrange a move away from Elland Road after witnessing Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter leave. Leeds United wants to keep Willy…
Sacha Tavolieri believes Leeds United are unlikely to sign Roland Sallai on transfer deadline day. The Belgian journalist wrote on his official X account (30 August) that sources are “pessimistic” about reaching an agreement with Freiburg for the versatile attacker. He said that it is now a case of “wait and see” as the two teams attempt to reach an agreement on a transfer. Leeds United to lose Roland Sallai on transfer deadline day? The end of the transfer window has been particularly hectic as Leeds attempt to bolster their squad in order to boost their Championship title hopes this…
The Yorkshire Evening Post reports that Leeds United have agreed to sign Ao Tanaka, and his arrival would be revealed at lunchtime on Transfer Deadline Day. According to Graham Smyth on the paper’s website on August 30, the Japanese international’s £3.3 million transfer was finalized the previous evening, with a physical already completed. The 25-year-old is claimed to be a Daniel Farke “favourite” who “ticks a key box” as the German tries to give his midfield a more offensive edge this summer. Tanaka joins Bournemouth loanee Joe Rothwell as summer recruits to the position, with both considered statistically similar. Leeds…