Despite adding Joe Rothwell, Leeds United are currently weaker in midfield than they were at the start of the transfer window. Though the absence of goals in midfield was a huge issue last season, it is difficult to disagree that it is one of their best areas in terms of depth. However, Leeds’ two box-to-box options, Archie Gray and Glen Kamara, have both left in the last three weeks. Unfortunately, Gray’s sale was required for Leeds to remain PSR compliant, but Kamara was a player the club frequently stated they did not want to sell. Leeds then received an offer…
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Keith Wyness, the former Everton manager, has believed that Che Adams would be a “top signing” for Nottingham Forest this summer. Speaking on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, the 66-year-old, who was CEO at Goodison Park from 2004 to 2009 and now runs a football consultancy that advises elite clubs, claimed the Scotland international would add 10-15 goals to Nuno Espirito Santo’s side. On June 16, Football Insider stated that Forest are attempting to entice Adams to the City Ground in order to enhance their attacking options. The 28-year-old has left Southampton after his contract expired…
HIGHLIGHTS Liverpool are preparing for the upcoming season with Trent Alexander-Arnold on their roster. In recent weeks, the 25-year-old defender has been linked with Real Madrid, the La Liga heavyweights. Arne Slot is anticipated to speak with the athlete when he returns for preseason training. Despite speculations that Real Madrid may pursue a transfer for defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool seem unconcerned, according to writer Ben Jacobs of GIVEMESPORT. Following the departure of long-serving manager Jurgen Klopp, the Merseyside club is entering a watershed moment. Former Feyenoord manager Arne Slot has taken over as head coach, and preparations for the next…
Former Leeds United defender Barry Douglas understands better than most what it takes to be promoted from the Championship. Douglas was a member of the Leeds team that ended their 16-year wait for Premier League football in 2020, having already accomplished the same feat with Wolves two years prior. Douglas was unquestionably one of the top left-backs in the league at one point, with five goals and 14 assists in 39 games for Wolves. However, it is fair to say that he did not reach those heights at Leeds, owing to a series of injuries. Nonetheless, Douglas had firmly established…
According to Graham Smyth, Sheffield United could make it tough for Leeds United to sign Jayden Bogle this summer. On the Inside Elland Road podcast (18 July), Smyth stated that the takeover scenario at Bramall Lane is making things difficult based on what he has heard. The Whites have already had two bids rejected for Bogle, who is valued at £7 million by the Blades and is currently in new ownership talks with a US syndicate [The Star, 12 July]. Smyth said: “I’m wondering if Sheffield United’s condition is making it more difficult to buy their players. “It is a…
Leeds United have identified an AC Milan player as a potential left-back target for the summer. The Whites may be looking for reinforcements at that position, depending on the future of Junior Firpo, who is sought elsewhere. Firpo is apparently in talks to return to Real Betis and has already accepted personal terms ahead of the move, with the 27-year-old evidently eager to depart. Daniel Farke would now have only one recognised full-back in his senior team, having previously lost Connor Roberts, Archie Gray, Jamie Shackleton, and Luke Ayling. Sam Byram can cover on both sides, but he can’t be…
Leeds United’s summer strategy of selling players before buying has continued this week with the departure of Glen Kamara, and 10 clubs are now interested in another Elland Road star. Many are expected to follow 59-time Finland star Kamara out the door after his transfer to Rennes. Six players have been sold, including Archie Gray, Kris Klaesson, Marc Roca, Diego Llorente, and Charlie Cresswell. Junior Firpo could be next, with Real Betis pushing, while Rasmus Kristensen’s transfer to Frankfurt appears to be a loan with an option at this point. Of course, Crysencio Summerville remains in demand. However, following a…
Glen Kamara is unlikely to be Leeds United’s final player to be moved, since another key player under Daniel Farke has agreed to terms with a new club, and Leeds has identified a successor. Kamara signed a four-year contract with Rennes this week, earning an estimated £8.5 million. The 59-time Finland international leaves after just a year at Elland Road, becoming the club’s sixth sale. He joins Archie Gray, Kris Klaesson, Charlie Cresswell, Diego Llorente, and Marc Roca in leaving the club for pastures new. The 49ers have received approximately £60 million for the transfer of the six players. Others…
Leeds United might face a five-way transfer war for a highly sought-after attacker this summer. The Whites, Celtic, Ipswich Town, West Ham, and Everton have all been ‘charged with an interest’ in signing one of England’s most prolific performers over the last year. Marquee reinforcements to their front line are expected to be high on the agenda at Elland Road in the coming weeks, as talk about their big-name players grows. Rennes, Chelsea, and a number of other clubs are interested in Crysencio Summerville, while his best pal Wilfried Gnonto is also involved in a 10-way trade battle. Losing both…
Liverpool came close to signing Anthony Gordon earlier this summer. Newcastle has now issued a new communication to the Reds regarding the prospect of renegotiating the move. Liverpool has been advised it will not be able to renew its interest in Anthony Gordon this summer, as Newcastle is determined to keep the forward. The Reds abandoned their quest to bring Gordon to Anfield earlier this summer. When Newcastle wanted Jarell Quansah to go in the opposite direction, talks on a prospective transfer fell through. The meetings occurred as the Magpies attempted feverishly to gather funds before the Premier League’s PSR…