The signing of Jean-Kevin Augustin was one of the worst decisions in Leeds United’s history, due to the financial strain and poor on-field contributions that followed. Kieran Maguire, a football financial expert, disclosed on Twitter that the Whites spent £13,715 per second for the French striker. Based on this calculation, the 26-year-old is the most expensive player in football history in terms of cost per appearance. As Leeds withdrew their appeal against £24.5 million in compensation, Maguire wrote: “Augustin is the most expensive player in football history in terms of cost per appearance.” It cost Leeds £13,715 per second. Bielsa…
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Kieran Maguire has stated that Leeds United’s financial condition will be determined by 49ers Enterprises’ readiness to supply finance if the club does not gain promotion. The football finance specialist stated that there will be obstacles if Leeds is not promoted, but the 49ers can continue as usual and deal with any concerns as they arise. It was also stated that there should be no concern about profit and sustainability regulations as a result of player sales, although it would be impossible to maintain the amount of sales that Leeds experienced. Speaking to the Yorkshire Evening Post [11 April], Maguire…
David Prutton believes Leeds United will back to winning ways in the Championship when they play Blackburn Rovers this weekend. In their last two league games, the Whites lost 2-1 away at Coventry City and drew 0-0 at home against Sunderland. However, the visit of a Blackburn side beaten 5-0 away to Bristol City provides an excellent opportunity to record their first win in three games. Prutton gave his forecast for Sky Sports [11 April, 6m 35s]: “We’ve seen Leeds draw and lose their past two games, so it brings things into sharp perspective. “They face a crazily erratic Blackburn…
The Leicester City boss is not at all thrilled with the Championship organizers after Sky Sports shifted his side’s long trip to Plymouth to Friday evening. Enzo Maresca has criticised Championship organisers for Leicester City’s match calendar and what he sees as a lack of concern for players’ health. Maresca is irritated that City is making their longest trip of the season to Plymouth on a Friday night, with kickoff at Home Park barely 72 hours after another away day against Millwall. Sky Sports has moved the match up from Saturday afternoon to be televised live. City did not return…
Keith Hackett, a former FIFA official, believes “the referee failed” by not awarding Leeds United a penalty in Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Sunderland at Elland Road. Referee Tim Robinson denied the Whites a clear second-half penalty kick following Luke O’Nien’s handball, and Daniel Farke admitted he expected an apology from the league for the decision. And, in response to the referee’s error on his personal Twitter account (11 April), Hackett believes the assistant should have intervened in that situation, but both officials failed on this occasion. “Leeds United have every right to be disappointed not to have been awarded a…
Since winning promotion back to the Premier League, Nottingham Forest has been plagued with injuries. Last season, Steve Cooper almost never had a fully fit squad to choose from. In reality, during the 2022/23 season, only Chelsea’s players had more injuries than Forest. This season, the Reds’ fortunes have not improved significantly. According to certain stats this season, Forest is in the middle of the table in terms of days lost due to injury. However, it appears that only the most significant players pick them up on Trentside. Nuno Espirito Santo has had a challenging season at Forest. After winning…
The Reds have six games to prevent relegation from the Premier League. Following a four-point deduction by the Premier League, an Al aimulator sealed Nottingham Forest’s Premier League fate. An independent committee fined the Reds for violating the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), and the club has appealed the judgment. Everton, however, have been punished twice and deducted eight points. Forest are currently 17th in the table, tied on points with Luton Town, who are one spot below, while Everton are only two points clear of the relegation zone. Nuno Espirito Santo’s club has six games remaining to…
Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville is being pursued by a number of clubs, including the 49ers, who want to sign him to a new deal ahead of the busy summer transfer season. Leeds’ promotion race will come down to the wire this season, and Crysencio Summerville is one man who must be on form for the remaining four games. The Dutchman has been one of the greatest players in the Championship this season, but seeing a 22-year-old perform so well will only attract interest from clubs looking to sign him. Leeds’ Summerville coveted by numerous clubs with a £45 million…
According to Mucho Deporte, Real Betis will begin discussions to buy Leeds United midfielder Marc Roca this summer. On 10 April, the Spanish media outlet stated that his health has been a concern since the turn of the year, with him still having fully recovered from pneumonia. Despite the fact that his contract expires in 2026, the Whites are believed to be willing to let him leave. Leeds United should consider selling Roca Who signed from Bayern Munich in 2022 but did not make much of an effect. The Spaniard performed admirably at Betis, but since January, Roca has been…
According to Gabby Agbonlahor, Leeds United will miss out on automatic promotion to the Premier League in favour of Leicester City and Ipswich Town. Daniel Farke’s squad is now third in the Championship, one point behind Kieran McKenna’s Tractor Boys and Enzo Maresca’s Foxes, who lead on goal difference and have a game in hand over the pursuing pack. While talkSPORT commentator Agbonlahor feels the Whites will lose out on an immediate return to the top division, he has stated that he expects Leeds to gain promotion this season via the playoffs. On talkSPORT on Wednesday (10 April, 18:51), he…