According to Edmund Brack, Leeds United will face late competition from Norwich City to capture Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. The South London Press journalist reported on X (11 August) that when Jonathan Rowe pulled out of the matchday squad to face Oxford, Norwich made a late attempt to sign Rak-Sakyi from Palace. United reportedly made a £15 million deal for the 21-year-old winger [Alan Nixon, 11 August], but it was rejected by the Premier League club, with Burnley also increasing their interest. Rak-Sakyi and Rowe have emerged as the Whites’ two main transfer targets in recent days, with a…
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Leeds United’s 3-3 draw with Portsmouth showcased both the good and bad of Daniel Farke’s team on Saturday afternoon at Elland Road, with one element being a lack of effectiveness in front of goal. Leeds did score three goals, but the total could have been higher. The Whites hit the crossbar three times in the first ten minutes and wasted countless additional chances before Brenden Aaronson’s late golden opportunity. The USA star had just equalised for Leeds with a stunning touch and finish on 95 minutes, following Portsmouth’s 92nd-minute penalty. When put through on goal, he somehow missed the mark,…
Nottingham Forest are having a successful pre-season in terms of retaining their key players. Murillo, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Callum Hudson-Odoi have all been linked with departures from the City Ground. However, as Forest prepare for a home game against Bournemouth next weekend, all three of their best players remain on the roster. With the transfer window open until the end of August, clubs still have time to pounce on Forest, and the club is not out of the woods yet. Anthony Elanga was another player who had a strong debut season at Forest last year, and he now appears to…
Liverpool is about to bank up to £27.5 million. Liverpool are close to selling Fabio Carvalho. The attacking midfielder has impressed in preseason after returning from a standout loan spell at Hull City. Carvalho scored in pre-season victories over Arsenal and Manchester United, playing as a left winger for Arne Slot’s team. However, the 21-year-old is behind Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, and Diogo Jota in the pecking order for a spot on the wing, with the player claiming that the No.10 position is his best function. As a result, Carvalho is ready to leave Liverpool just two years after signing…
The new Feyenoord manager will be eager to keep hold of his star player, although Forest are anticipated to increase their interest this week. Brian Priske, Feyenoord’s manager, has been tight-lipped about Santiago Gimenez’s future following the club’s Eredivisie fixture yesterday. The striker, who was born in Argentina and now plays for Mexico, has 38 goals in 68 top-flight games since moving from Cruz Azul to Rotterdam in 2022. As reported by Nottinghamshire Live on Saturday, new developments are expected in the coming days, but the Feyenoord manager, who replaced Arne Slot, who departed for Liverpool, remained cautious when asked…
According to Graham Smyth, Leeds United defender Joe Rodon was not rushed to hospital following his team’s draw with Portsmouth, contrary to claims. The Yorkshire Evening Post reporter took to X (10 August) to respond to a query about allegations that Rodon was “rushed to hospital” after the 3-3 draw at Elland Road, claiming the reports were false. Such allegations spread on social media after an X user remarked on August 10 that Rodon was “a concern” and did not appear totally fit in United’s first match of the season. Addressing the rumors, Smyth indicated that Rodon was “fine” following…
Here’s our Liverpool FC transfer summary for Sunday, August 11, including updates on Lewis Koumas, Martin Zubimendi, Stefan Bajcetic, and Matthijs de Ligt. The summer transfer market has been open for quite some time, and while the first signing of the Arne Slot era has yet to be revealed, there is still plenty of time to conduct business. Loan transaction is confirmed. Lewis Koumas, a highly-rated forward, has signed a new contract with Liverpool while also joining Stoke City on a season-long loan. The 18-year-old made his senior debut for the Reds last season, scoring in a 3-0 FA Cup…
Leeds United are concerned that Brighton will rekindle interest in Georginio Rutter after selling Deniz Undav for £28 million, according to the Sunday People. The newspaper stated on 11 August (page 59) that the Seagulls may make a second approach after a £30 million bid was rejected earlier in the window. The cash acquired from Stuttgart for the Germany international may allow the Premier League club to “bankroll a second push” for the 22-year-old. Leeds United could lose Georginio Rutter. After already lost Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray, the Whites will be hoping to keep the rest of their key…
Leeds United could only draw with Portsmouth on the first day of the Championship season on Saturday at Elland Road, and John Mousinho has made a huge assertion about The Whites. In their first game back in the Championship, Leeds drew 3-3 with Portsmouth thanks to goals from Pascal Struijk, Wilfried Gnonto, and Brenden Aaronson. Leeds struggled defensively against Pompey. However, in assault, Leeds were explosive. The Whites struck the crossbar three times in the first ten minutes, before USA star Aaronson squandered a fantastic opportunity to put Daniel Farke’s team ahead. There were flashes of brilliance as Leeds looked…
England Under-21 international Jonathan Rowe requested to be left out of Norwich City’s Championship defeat against Oxford United on Saturday. Norwich City’s administration intends to undertake crunch talks with Jonathan Rowe after the Leeds United-linked forward rejected to play in the Championship opener against Oxford United owing to transfer interest. The 21-year-old is on the radar of both the Whites and French club Marseille as the summer transfer window nears its end. United are in talks with City over Rowe’s status, while Marseille had an opening offer rejected for the attacker, with their price falling far short of the Canaries’…