Real Betis are getting closer to signing Diego Llorente from Leeds United, according to Marca. According to the newspaper’s online edition [6 July], Manuel Pellegrini wants the former Real Madrid star to join Betis by July 10. The report also states that a switch can be achieved for approximately £3.3 million, despite prior negotiations failing owing to a cheap cost. Why Leeds United should cut their losses and release Diego Llorente Since Llorente left West Yorkshire for Roma 18 months ago, fans have not seen the 30-year-old as a Leeds player. He played a regular role for the Serie A…
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Leeds United have shown no “concrete interest” in former Coventry City player Callum O’Hare this summer, according to Beren Cross. The Leeds Live writer stated on July 5 that he understands why people might associate the 26-year-old with Leeds, but no movements have been made as of yet. Cross also stated that the Whites are unlikely to want to commit to a long-term deal for the attacker, especially if they are promoted next season. He wrote, “There has been nothing substantial on O’Hare. Why Leeds shouldn’t sign Callum O’Hare this summer Leeds’ offensive is probably one of their strongest points…
Liverpool is preparing a second proposal for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon this summer. That’s the opinion of senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke, who spoke on the latest episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track Podcast. Liverpool’s first effort to get the winger was unsuccessful, and Newcastle also wanted Jarell Quansah involved in a potential move. The Reds rejected that notion, and a cash deal may now be the priority, but the north-east giants want a “huge fee” for Gordon. According to Football Insider, Newcastle would accept an initial £75-80 million, increasing to £100 million with add-ons, while holding out for a…
UEFA has confirmed that a new regulation would be applied across all of its club tournaments, including the Champions League and Europa League, beginning next week. UEFA has announced that a new regulation would be adopted in all UEFA club competitions beginning next week. This rule, which was first implemented during Euro 2024, permits only national team captains to contact with referees during matches. The decision was intended to improve communication on the pitch about referee decisions and promote mutual trust between players and officials. The favorable response to this adjustment has encouraged UEFA to extend the rule’s application to…
According to a recent transfer update, Nottingham Forest has reached out to an in-demand new striker about a summer move to the club. Nottingham Forest Transfer News Nuno Espirito Santo came in and kept the Reds in the Premier League last season, but the goal now is for them to push and ensure that more positive days lie ahead in the top level. Amid point deduction woes, it was a forgettable campaign at the City Ground, but fresh arrivals will hopefully help the team progress. Elliot Anderson, who joined Forest from Newcastle United, expressed his delight with his transfer to…
Latest Nottingham Forest news, as the Reds owner has converted debt to equity in recent years. Following a succession of debt-to-equity conversions by owner Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest now has around 12.2 billion shares outstanding. The Forest owner has taken many attempts in recent years to convert owner cash into equity in the club via penny shares, the most recent being the conversion of £11 million in loans to shares in December last year. Prior to that, the Forest owner converted £41 million in debt to equity during the 2021/22 fiscal year, following £12 million and £20 million conversions in…
Beren Cross has stated that he does not believe anyone will pay Leeds United enough money to let Georginio Rutter leave Elland Road this summer. The Frenchman, the Whites’ record acquisition, was the target of a £30 million bid from Brighton earlier in the summer transfer window, before Archie Gray’s big-money move to Tottenham [Adam Pope, 2 July]. While speculations suggest the Seagulls may return with a higher offer to entice Leeds into a sale [talkSPORT, 2 July], Leeds Live columnist Cross acknowledges he would be astonished if anyone matched the Whites’ value. In a Q&A with Leeds Live on…
David Prutton believes Leeds United completed a “huge” piece of transfer business by buying Joe Rodon from Tottenham for £10 million. Rodon, who was an anchor in the Whites’ strong defense last season, adds not only skill but also leadership characteristics that were occasionally lacking. Writing for the Yorkshire Evening Post on Friday (July 5), the former player-turned-pundit lauded Rodon’s rugged approach, equating it to that of club captain Liam Cooper, and emphasized the importance of his knowledge of Leeds’ culture and standards. The Sky Sports host stated, “[Rodon] is one of those out-and-out leaders, the ones who are there…
Graham Smyth has confessed that he believes Burnley will “jump” at selling Connor Roberts to Leeds United for a low amount this summer. The Welsh international spent the second half of the Championship season on loan with Daniel Farke’s team at Elland Road, impressing as the Whites barely missed out on promotion back to the Premier League. According to reports [The Athletic, 13 June], Leeds are interested in re-signing the 28-year-old, and Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Smyth believes that both Roberts and Burnley are eager to work out a deal. Smyth wrote on X on Friday (5 July): “I dare…
Liverpool’s anticipated transfer offer for Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners has not yet ‘arrived’, as Juventus now push ahead in the battle to land the midfielder. According to sources, a transfer offer for Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners has yet to emerge from Liverpool. Juventus, the Serie A heavyweights, are currently the frontrunners to recruit the Dutch international this summer. The 26-year-old midfielder impressed in knocking the Reds out of the Europa League last season, before Gian Piero Gasperini’s side won the title, defeating Xabi Alonso’s excellent Bayer Leverkusen club in the final. Last summer, Liverpool made significant investments in the midfield,…