To alleviate Dan James’ fears, Leeds United may have recruited an upgrade on Wilfried Gnonto during this transfer window. HIGHLIGHTS Wilfried Gnonto redeemed himself with a spectacular goal that helped Leeds United win 1-0. Leeds missed out on a potential upgrade from Burnley, who might have also served as an excellent replacement for the injured Daniel James. Gnonto will have to keep proving himself and filling in for James as a result. Wilfried Gnonto, formerly a wantaway character in the Leeds United camp who even refused to play at one point, redeemed himself last Friday night with a magnificent strike…
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Don Goodman has been impressed by Leeds United’s recent performances, but he is backing Southampton for automatic promotion. Leeds have won five Championship games in a run in 2024, and they defeated fellow promotion contenders Ipswich Town 4-0 in December. Southampton have been in fantastic form, and they are presently in second position following a club-record 23-game undefeated run. Goodman told MOT Leeds News about United’s chances of finishing in the top two: “I look back at the Ipswich performance and go, ‘Wow’. “No one had done anything to them before. To win 4-0 at Elland Road was a tremendous…
Leeds United are considering offering Jamie Shackleton a new contract, according to Football Insider. His contract at Elland Road is set to expire at the end of the season, but the Whites want to offer him new terms to avoid losing him on free. Manager Daniel Farke is said to be impressed with the 24-year-old, despite his inability to gain a regular starting berth for the promotion-chasing side. Shackleton has not started a league game for Leeds since October’s 4-1 triumph over Huddersfield Town, but he did play in the FA Cup fourth round draw against Plymouth Argyle last month…
Daniel Farke could make some changes to Leeds United’s starting eleven for their FA Cup fourth round replay against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday. The Whites were beaten to a 1-1 tie at Elland Road two weeks ago despite dominating for much of the game, and they must now go to Home Park to face Chelsea or Aston Villa later this month. However, with a rigorous Championship calendar ahead, the manager may want to shake up his starting eleven in order to safeguard important players while still aiming for a big win for a cup run. View: ‘Incredible’ attacker to be…
They’ve shown an interest in the past. Leeds United are already being linked with summer transfers if Daniel Farke’s side wins promotion from the Championship. Leeds’ January Window In January, the Whites focused mostly on outgoings and contract renewals. Djed Spence’s season-long loan from Spurs was cut short, while Luke Ayling went on loan to Middlesbrough, and Ian Poveda joined Sheffield Wednesday. Darko Gyabi and Lewis Bate left on loan, while Leo Hjelde and Sean McGurk joined Sunderland and Swindon Town permanently. Connor Roberts joined Elland Road on loan from Burnley. Farke was pleased with the window overall, remarking following…
Gus Poyet has said that he still meets Leeds United fans who want him to return to the club after his previous tenure as assistant manager. Speaking to Football League World on Saturday (3 February), the Uruguayan revealed that he and former manager Dennis Wise had a “good, close relationship” with the Whites fans after taking over the club in a “very difficult, unique situation” in October 2006. He said that the two oversaw some “incredible moments” at Elland Road during the club’s inaugural season in League One before deciding to join Tottenham as a first-team coach in November 2007.…
Yannick Bolasie was among many who praised Willy Gnonto on social media after the Leeds United winger’s performance in Friday’s win over Bristol City. With Daniel James ailing, Willy Gnonto earned a rare Championship start this season. The Italian has unable to recapture his form from his initial burst into the first squad last season. But it was the 20-year-old who scored a huge goal at Ashton Gate. Leeds were largely dominating over the Robins. However, Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter were rejected in front of the net. Yannick Bolasie praises Willy Gnonto on Instagram following Leeds’ win. But when…
Southampton extended their unbeaten Championship record to 21 matches at Rotherham United on Saturday, and Russell Martin recalled a promotion joke he made prior to the game. At the Southampton breakfast table, jokes were told about Leeds United, Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and the great Championship season that is developing. Russell Martin helped the Saints extend their unbeaten streak, which began against the Whites in September, to 21 games at Rotherham United yesterday. Southampton moved into second place with three points as Ipswich lost to Preston North End. Martin’s team was fourth heading into the encounter at New York Stadium,…
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in Juventus’ defender Gleison Bremer and hope to sign him at the end of the season. According to Fichajes, the Premier League club ‘would be willing’ to pay more than £43 million for the 26-year-old defender and wants to complete his deal ‘as soon as possible’. The Brazilian has established himself as a crucial player for Juventus in the Italian league, and he may be an excellent acquisition for Tottenham as well. The Premier League club strengthened their defence by adding Radu Dragusin from Genoa during the January transfer window. It appears that they are seeking…
James Maddison had another strong performance for Tottenham today, and Joe Cole has stated that his influence has exceeded everyone’s expectations. Maddison provided another assist in Spurs’ 2-2 draw, and his return to fitness has come at a good moment for Ange Postecoglou. Tottenham paid only £40 million for Maddison, and while there was excitement at the time of his acquisition, few expected him to be this excellent. That was exactly the statement Joe Cole made on TNT Sports today. Speaking of Maddison, the former Chelsea midfielder stated that Tottenham fans probably underestimated how crucial the England player would…