Manchester United have held a long-standing interest in the profile of Dinamo Zagreb star Martin Baturina, aged 21. They saw him recently in the Nations League, coming off of the bench against Portugal. United still like the versatile attacker, with reports from Croatia stating that he is “very high” on their transfer list. Leeds United’s Failed Bid for Baturina Leeds United were in fact close to signing Baturina earlier this year, with a £25 million bid accepted by Dinamo Zagreb. Yet Baturina turned down the opportunity to play in the Championship, choosing to remain with his boyhood team for Champions…
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In recent news, Troy Deeney has completely shut down any talk of Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford being a suitable replacement for England captain Harry Kane. That is after some suggestions that Bamford may be in line to stake a claim, despite his form waning and injuries. Deeney, known for his outspoken views, wasn’t shy in giving his opinion on the matter during a talkSPORT interview. Harry Kane’s England Journey In the summer of 2023, Kane departed from England for a leading role at Bayern Munich, recently celebrating earning his 100th cap for England. Kane, now already one of the…
Leeds United featured in her argument for a reason as West Ham’s vice-chair, Karren Brady, has become the latest figure to say that she feels there needs to be financial relief between the Premier League and EFL. Brady cited Leeds’ £40m Georginio Rutter sale to Championship’s financial strength, suggesting that the EFL is not as financially disadvantaged as some claim. Premier League’s Money Flow Disputed Brady opposed higher Premier League payments to EFL as financial deals discussed Championship sides like Leeds and Burnley have done alright on player sales, she pointed out in defence of suggestions that more money needs…
Journalist Adam Pope, of BBC Radio Leeds, has speculated that the free transfer exit of Patrick Bamford from Elland Road could be on the horizon. The recommendation followed an unexpected event during the international break, in which left-back Junior Firpo featured as a striker for Dominican Republic. Firpo has shone in that attacking brief and predictably, there have been calls for Bamford to be displaced as Leeds’ back-up forward. Firpo’s New Role and Bamford’s Struggles Firpo has quickly become a cult hero at Elland Road, whereas Bamford is currently out injured and floundering for form. Bamford’s difficulties in the Championship,…
Leeds United could lose defender Max Wober before the Turkish transfer window closes on Friday. Even though the English transfer window has closed, Turkish sides including Galatasaray can still dip into the market. Galatasaray has been linked with a move for Wober, who hasn’t made an appearance all season. That is the last thing that Leeds need at this time given just how short they are on defenders and with those needing replacements not able to be signed until January. Yet, Wober seems to express his delight at Leeds and understands the scenario right now. Why Losing Wober Would Hurt…
Defender Max Wober is to be struck down by a knee problem as he is suffering injury issues, following a calf problem earlier in the season. Wober was back on the field and played a full 90 minutes with Austria in their recent game against Slovenia. But he was reported to have sat out in the next match against Norway due to knee issues. Wober’s Tough Season So Far The season, however, doesn’t come as easy for Wober. Having wanted to move on from the Whites in a deal with Gladbach, he remained at Leeds and has struggled to find…
One of the significant moves in the summer transfer window was Manor Solomon being signed by Leeds United on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. And Solomon quickly showed his quality, putting in an impressive performance and being named Man of the Match as Leeds secured a 2-0 win over Hull where he played an important part in the opening goal. Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne praised Solomon, calling him an “excellent player” and highlighting his potential to excel in the Championship. A Major Boost for Leeds His signing is being regarded as one of Leeds’ most impressive deals during the…
According to Leeds Live, reports suggest Patrick Bamford is in line for a return after the international break. He sat out last week’s clash with Hull City but could be back for the upcoming clash against Burnley. Bamford’s Struggle with Injuries Bamford has yet to start in the Championship this season due to a pre-season injury, leaving him to play second-half cameos. Although it is unclear whether he will be named in the starting lineup against Burnley, seeing him on the bench could lift spirits for the team. Leeds’ Striker Situation Mateo Joseph is Leeds’ current first-choice striker, with Bamford…
It was a difficult transfer window for Leeds United and they finished powerfully with the signing of eight new players. The likes of Archie Gray and Glen Kamara left the club, but in their place arrived Joe Rodon from Tottenham as well as Alex Cairns and Joe Rothwell. Jayden Bogle’s arrival from Sheffield United grabbed attention, other new faces this year included Manor Solomon, Largie Ramazani, Ao Tanaka and Isaac Schmidt. Key Signings Having some lost key players, Leeds needed to add depth and quality in their squad. Even with that, they were still able to bring in some key…
Jean-Kevin Augustin joined Leeds United for the 2019-20 season and this now stands as one of their biggest flops in terms of a transfer. The French striker joined on loan from RB Leipzig, with an obligation to buy a fee of £18m dependent upon promotion to the Premier League. Yet Augustin was cast aside, playing just 48 minutes across three matches under Marcelo Bielsa. Leeds chose not to bring him in on a long-term deal, but due to FIFA regulations they had been funding Augustin £24.5m cost, including his wages, even though Augustin barely contributed to the campaign. He fell…