Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal have cooled their interest in former Leeds United star Raphinha after a huge £85 million offer was rejected. Raphinha would’ve joined Neymar at the Saudi club if he took their offer, which saw him get handed a tasty £400,000 per week. Despite the financial appeal, Raphinha has decided to stick it out at Barcelona where he is determined to dig in his heels. The 26-year-old has been in great form at the start of this campaign, scoring three goals and providing two assists from four appearances. Due to Barcelona’s financial difficulties a number of them were…
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Leeds United have a budget prepared to bolster their squad in January, providing much-needed support to manager Daniel Farke. The team are also said to be lined up with Sunderland wonderkid Eliezer Mayenda. Sunderland will reconsider the situation, but it is thought that they will be reluctant to help out another direct Championship rival, making the deal less likely. Leeds’ Striker Search Leeds United have struggled to fill the gap left by departing first-team players during the summer transfer window. The club are understood to be in the market for a striker, and have been keeping tabs on potential targets…
Leeds United talented French forward Georginio Rutter was allowed to depart during the summer transfer window. Rutter moved to Brighton for a hefty £40 million after a tough spell at Leeds that saw the club relegated from the Premier League. And now at Brighton, Rutter is finally getting the opportunities he was denied at Leeds and relishing every minute of it. Struggles at Leeds United Rutter joined Leeds from Hoffenheim in January 2023 with plenty of promise. Unfortunately despite his talents, he failed to make much of an impact. However, despite his talent, he struggled to make an impact. Leeds…
Leeds United CEO Angus Kinnear has given an update on plans to renovate Elland Road, with the club aiming for a capacity of roughly 53,000 seating. This stadium expansion is one that has been considered by former owners such as Andrea Radrizzani, and is now actively pursued by the 49ers ownership group. Meeting the Massive Demand It is hoped that the increase in capacity will satisfy the huge demand for over 22,000 fans currently on the Leeds season-ticket waiting list at Elland Road. Kinnear said as much on The Square Ball podcast, which could finally be a reality now that…
Joe Rodon required treatment for a head injury after a clash of heads with Josh Brownhill during Leeds United’s clash with Burnley and had to be replaced. However, the news is his head injury itself but rather an existing hip problem he has been carrying on for some time now that had been troubling him. Rodon’s Injury Woes Late in the match, both players were bandaged up after the clash but Rodon’s hip injury, which had been bothering him since his international duty, became the bigger problem. Rodon was withdrawn as a precaution by Leeds manager Daniel Farke, who says…
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to not look for a switch of Leeds United young talent Harry Gray, after his brother Archie Gray was signed by the Spurs earlier in the summer. Former Tottenham and Leeds goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who gave his verdict on the Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast. Paul Robinson’s Take on the Harry Gray Situation Robinson, who boasts strong links to both sides, has stressed that there is currently no potential for the 15-year-old midfielder to join. He said: “Harry Gray is obviously very highly rated up in Leeds and his brother has already stepped up but he’s…
In a tightly contested match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road, a controversial moment arose when Manor Solomon was denied a penalty. Referee James Bell made the decision, which some Leeds fans found questionable. The challenge came from Burnley’s Joe Worrall, leaving Solomon on the ground, and fans expecting a penalty. However, Bell was unmoved, and former referee Dermot Gallagher backed his decision. A Tough Call On Sky Sports’ Ref Watch, Gallagher explained his support for Bell’s decision, praising the referee’s judgment. “It looks like a penalty all day long,” Gallagher said, but pointed out that Worrall managed…
Leeds United’s manager, Daniel Farke, is under huge scrutiny from fans after a poor start to the Championship season. Following the disappointment of missing out on promotion last year, Farke’s team is expected to make a strong push for a return to the Premier League. However, after their first five games, they’ve only secured eight points and recently suffered a 1-0 defeat to Burnley. A Tough Summer for Farke It was also a difficult summer in the transfer market for Farke, with Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray among those to be sold. Nevertheless, there were still high hopes the club…
Leeds United suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Burnley at Elland Road, ending their unbeaten start to the season. Despite dominating the game with 71% possession and multiple chances, including close efforts from Mateo Joseph and Willy Gnonto, Leeds couldn’t find the back of the net. A slip from Manor Solomon led to Burnley’s only goal, scored by Luca Koleosho. Leeds’ Dominance But Missed Chances Farke expressed frustration over missed opportunities, emphasizing that Leeds created the better chances. Joseph missed an early one-on-one opportunity, while Gnonto had a chance to equalize but was denied by Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford. Farke…
Leeds United’s unbeaten start to the 2024/25 Championship season is over after a 1-0 defeat at Elland Road by Burnley. However, a first-half goal from Luca Koleosho was enough to give Daniel Farke’s side their first defeat of the season. A Promising Performance by Manor Solomon Tottenham Hotspur loanee Manor Solomon had a mixed game despite the defeat. Unlucky to slip in the build up to Burnley’s goal but a solid performance overall. That included three big chances created by Solomon, who boasted an 86% pass success rate and a trio of successful dribbles. He also put in some defensive…