Leeds United fans have had lots to keep them occupied in the final days of the transfer window. Archie Gray’s Surprising Sale It all began with the surprise sale of promising youngster Archie Gray. It was a deal that caught fans, and Gray himself (most definitely) off guard. Leeds were probably acting with one eye on the long-term finances and this sale would appear as justifiable. The reason everyone at the club is in tears after grays exit is because he was a fan favorites youngster. Joe Rodon Returns to Elland Road This was quickly followed by Joe Rodon going…
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The loss ceiling exceeded by Leeds United for the new three-year accounting period reduced to £22m. In order to meet the Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), they also sold teenage star Archie Gray for £40m to Tottenham Hotspur. It is a significant boost to Leed’s finances, this move. Impact of New Financial Limits The health of Leeds’ finances will be scrutinized over a three-year period, with the club operating under stricter confinements as they are in the Championship. Leeds were allowed a £35 million loss for 2022/23 and then limits of £13m in both the 2023/24 & 2024-25 seasons. Sales…
Former chief Keith Wyness has suggested that Everton could snap up Leeds United wonderkid Wilfried Gnonto for around £30 million. Wyness, English football’s longest-serving CEO running between 2004 and 2009 at Everton talked about the type of chairman that Tishan Huang might become. He claimed: “Everton like him and if they come in with a bid of between £30-35m, Leeds are going to have trouble putting an offer on the table”. Leeds Under Pressure to Sell It was also the season in which Leeds United failed to win promotion back into the Premier League and are now at a point…
Fixtures for the 2024/25 season have been released in The Championship and all teams are raring to go ahead of what is set up to be another interesting campaign. That part of the season begins in early August and we have some really good fights to start things off. Opening Weekend Highlights Key Fixtures Both Leeds United, Sheffield united and Leicester City are popular favorites for promotion! The Whites open against Portsmouth, while Sheffield United take on Preston. Leeds welcomed Sheffield United to Elland Road on October 19 for the first Yorkshire derby of that campaign. Sheffield United host Sheffield…
It has put Leeds United in a bit of a conundrum regarding the potential signing of upcoming Italian perfect Wilfried Gnonto. Farke firmly shut the door to his exit last summer as he went on strike and warned there would be no third time lucky for a player described by team-mates as one of their best. Summerville’s Spotlight Crysencio Summerville, another Leeds player, has garnered much attention this summer. Selling him could significantly boost Leeds’ finances. However, Gnonto’s future also hangs in the balance. Leeds’ Position Leeds may be in a strong position to keep Gnonto, but any transfer must…
Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has heaped praise on Tottenham Hotspur’s Oliver Skipp, a player who could arrive at Leeds this summer. Farke said in 2021 he was impressed by the way Skipp played during his loan spell at Norwich City. This is what he had to say about Skipp and a potential move to Leeds. Farke’s Admiration for Skipp Skipp was a key figure as Norwich won promotion to the Premier League under Farke “Really really was one of my greatest wishes” Farke said of Skipp, who he praised for being so consistent, humble and professional. That season, Skipp…
Leeds United is in “danger” of needing to offload players before June 30 to comply with financial regulations. As football finance expert Adam Williams from Vysyble.com says, the club has to pay substantial money on the transfer installations remaining and has a big wage bill. Why Sales Are Crucial The club must manage £73 million in unpaid transfer fees by the end of the month. This urgency stems from the financial year ending on June 30, a crucial deadline for Profit and Sustainability regulations. Potential Player Sales While others such as Crysencio Summerville, Willy Gnonto, Archie Gray and Georginio Rutter…
Leeds United has suffered a blow in their pursuit of Natan Girma, the £3.5-million-rated promising midfielder. Football legend Alessandro Nesta has accepted an offer to become a manager, and that could impact Leed’s attempts to sign the player. Alessandro Nesta’s New Role Transfer market has some indications related to some key managerial appointments of Alessandro Nesta. This situation, with Girma’s current club, means it will be even more difficult for Leeds to land the player. Impact on Leeds Girma has been linked with a move to Leeds United to bolster their ranks for next season. After all, they are in…
Leeds United is interested in signing West Ham defender Ben Johnson. The Whites have been keen on Johnson for some time, particularly as they continue to gear up for another season in the Championship as right-back is one area that needs to be strengthened. West Ham’s Offer News coming out is that West Ham has slapped a new 5 year deal on the table to make sure Johnson remains at the club. But Johnson, who has turned down several offers in the past, has hesitated over committing because he fears a lack of game time. Martial made just four appearances…
Leeds United look set to welcome two players back who not every fan will want to see them back. Leeds are set to see the return of Brenden Aaronson after a failed loan spell at Union Berlin. He is back on the books mainly because the club were unable to shift him for a satisfactory sum. Right-back Rasmus Kristensen, who struggled during his loan at Roma, is also almost certain to come back. It would only cost squad space for both players and are needed depth pieces on the squad, even though it wouldn’t be necessarily popular with the fanbase.…