Jeff Stelling predicts Leeds United will be promoted to the Premier League this season, despite admitting he was wrong the previous season. Leeds finished third in the Championship last season, reaching the play-off final but losing 1-0 to Southampton. Stelling believes the Whites will be successful in their attempts this time around, referencing their fans as a driving factor as they begin the 2024/25 campaign against Portsmouth. He remarked on Talksport (6 August, 06:38): “I think Leeds have got a great chance. I think they’ll go up. Mind you, I expected them to last season as well. “Leeds play Portsmouth.…
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The new Championship season is just four days away as Leeds United prepare to face Portsmouth at Elland Road on Saturday, and Ian Holloway has revealed whether he believes Leeds will be promoted. Last season, the Whites came close to Premier League promotion and an immediate return to the top flight when they reached the play-off final at Wembley Stadium, only to lose 1-0 to Southampton in the capital. Last season’s Championship campaign was unlike any other, as the top four teams formed their own mini-league above the rest of the division. Leeds, Leicester and Ipswich all finished on 90…
Liverpool fans have been waiting for this news all summer, and it may finally be here. The Merseysiders are the only Premier League club yet to sign a player in the current transfer window, but that appears to be about to change. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Arne Slot’s side is ‘pursuing a specialist No.6’ from outside of the Premier League. “Despite Slot praising Gravenberch’s performance in the friendly against Manchester United, Liverpool have now identified a target in that position,” the journalist stated in the most recent Transfer DealSheet. “It is worth keeping a watch on that situation…
Nottingham Forest aim to sign some more players before the transfer window ends, but there are also some transactions to be done the other way, with many currently considered surplus. Nuno Espirito Santo wanted to evaluate his entire squad during pre-season, but some things are beginning to take shape. Joe Worrall, Emmanuel Dennis, Omar Richards, and Josh Bowler did not play against Villarreal, and if offers come in, they will almost certainly leave the club. Another probable departure has emerged, and it will eventually be one that is popular among Forest fans. Nottingham Forest player has interest from Bundesliga Matt…
Edu Gaspar discussed his future this summer, prior to reports that Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis wanted to hire him. Marinakis has been connected with a move for Arsenal’s sporting director, who has assisted Mikel Arteta in transforming the club into genuine Premier League championship challengers. Marinakis is rumored to desire Brazilian Edu to work for the three clubs he owns: Forest, Olympiacos, and Rio Ave. Earlier this summer, Edu was asked about his future in an interview with the Brazilian publication Estadao. He said, “That’s a question I ask myself frequently. “I’m living a dream I’ve always had. Today…
Nottingham Forest fans have seen six new players join their ranks this season, but they are a little greedy and want a striker. Chris Wood, who scored 14 Premier League goals last season, and Taiwo Awoniyi are currently among the Reds’ squad members. However, Wood will turn 33 during the next season, while Awoniyi has a less-than-stellar injury record at the City Ground. Forest are hoping to add a talisman to their ranks ahead of the new season, as Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad lacks backup players. It’s been a long time coming, but with the new season only a week…
According to Opta Analyst, Leeds United are fair value to win the Championship and earn automatic promotion to the Premier League this season. The research (5 August) employed a supercomputer to run 10,000 simulations of the forthcoming Championship campaign. Overall, Leeds won the league 45% of the time. In addition, they received automatic promotion in 63.4% of the simulations. However, as recently as February, Leeds United were expected to finish second behind Leicester City in the 2023-24 season (Opta Analyst). Unfortunately, in that case, it was not meant to be. Leeds United backed heavily. The weight of expectations can be…
Wolves will not compete with Leeds United in their pursuit of Norwich City’s Jonathan Rowe, according to Alex Crook. According to a talkSPORT journalist via X on 5 August, it will take a “very decent” bid from Elland Road to persuade the Canaries to part with the 21-year-old, who they are “keen” to keep. However, their desire is “real” as they seek to respond to Crysencio Summerville’s exit to West Ham over the weekend. On August 5, John Percy of The Telegraph stated that early talks between the clubs had already taken place, with an initial bid of £7 million…
Crystal Palace’s asking price for centre-back Marc Guehi is too high for Liverpool, according to Football Insider. The Reds have long admired the 24-year-old and continue to look for a new left-sided defender. Newcastle United have made the initial approach for Guehi in their bid to secure him before the 30 August transfer deadline. It is understood the Magpies want to make a statement of determination by bringing the England international to St James’ Park. On Saturday (3 August), Football Insider revealed that Crystal Palace has informed Newcastle that they want an initial fee of £50 million for Guehi, which…
Jose Mourinho, the manager of Fenerbahce, is eager to sign a highly rated Nottingham Forest player this summer transfer window. Nottingham Forest were docked points last season for violating Financial Fair Play regulations, so they’re being much more cautious this summer in their transfer business. Like all clubs in the Premier League, they’ll have to trade and raise funds through player sales in order to facilitate moves for new signings, of which they’ve made six so far. With that said, one of Nuno Espirito Santo’s key players is now being mooted with a switch to Mourinho’s Fenerbahce. Fenerbahce want Nottingham…