Leeds United’s Ao Tanaka has been nominated for the PFA Fans’ Championship Player of the Month award for November, recognizing his outstanding contributions on the pitch. Since joining Leeds in the summer, the Japan international has been a key player, consistently delivering top-tier performances. A Rising Star Tanaka’s debut in September against Norwich marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. His energy, tactical awareness, and skill have made him a standout in Leeds’ midfield, even though he lacks goals or assists to grab headlines. Tough Competition Tanaka faces stiff competition from other nominees, including Finn Azaz of Middlesbrough and Tyrese…
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In advance of their match against Derby County, the manager of Leeds United, Daniel Farke, has shared important details on the injured players. The team is focused on a recovery after a close loss against Blackburn Rovers. Many players are back from injury in recovering fitness. Firpo and Schmidt Close to Comebacks Junior Firpo will be a doubtful participant against Derby after a knock in training sessions but may be declared fit late on. Isaac Schmidt has recovered from hernia surgery and has started training but will most likely not start due to a lack of conditioning. Byram and Ampadu…
Leeds United have several players out on loan this season, each with mixed performances. Among these loanees is Darko Gyabi, whose temporary spell at Plymouth Argyle comes with a January recall clause. As the transfer window approaches, Leeds must make a key decision about his future. Leeds’ Loan Army This season, five Leeds players have left on loan, Jack Harrison, Rasmus Kristensen, Sam Greenwood, Darko Gyabi, and Sonny Perkins. While Harrison and Kristensen seem unlikely to return permanently, Greenwood and Gyabi still have a chance to reignite their Elland Road careers. Perkins, meanwhile, has a deal running until 2025, making…
Crysencio Summerville, once a star at Leeds United, is facing tough times at West Ham United following his £28 million summer move. The Dutch winger, who shone in the Championship under Daniel Farke, has struggled to replicate his form in East London. He has started only five Premier League games, battling fierce competition in West Ham’s attack. Summerville’s Tough Start Summerville, 22, joined West Ham with high expectations after a stellar season at Leeds, but opportunities have been limited. Despite registering his first assist in a 3-1 defeat against Leicester City earlier this week, he has mostly been used as…
Leeds United could be set for a shake-up in January as they explore a potential swap deal involving defender Max Wöber and players from the Red Bull network. The Austrian center-back has struggled for game time this season, and interest from his former club, Red Bull Salzburg, is gaining momentum. Wöber’s Tough Time at Leeds Since returning from a loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach, Wöber has played just two Championship matches. This limited game time has left Leeds fans divided about his future. Some believe selling Wöber in January would be the right move, while others worry that finding a…
Leeds United are reportedly making moves to strengthen their attack in the upcoming January transfer window. The club has set its sights on Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Dor Turgeman, with reports suggesting that a deal could be completed for a fee of around £4.1 million. This move comes as Leeds aim to secure automatic promotion back to the Premier League, with their current frontline facing scrutiny. Leeds Struggle to Find a Consistent No. 9 Under Daniel Farke, Leeds have rotated through their striker options without finding a consistent performer. Mateo Joseph started the season as the go-to striker but failed…
Leeds United could be making a big push for a new no.10 in the January transfer window, and one name that’s been mentioned is James McAtee. The 20-year-old English midfielder, currently at Manchester City, could be available for a loan move after struggling for game time this season. Leeds Eye McAtee After Summer Links Leeds were linked with McAtee during the summer but couldn’t land him. Now, with City considering a January exit for the £20m-rated player, Leeds may have another chance. While the Championship side has only one natural no.10 in Brenden Aaronson, McAtee’s arrival could provide much-needed competition…
Leeds United was quite active during the summer transfer window as they sold quite a number of their players which included young defender Charlie Cresswell who was sold to Toulouse for a fee of £3.8 million. Cresswell’s absence has further raised questions regarding whether Leeds were a bit too harsh when it came to Cresswell’s role with the academy graduate’s development. Cresswell’s Move to France Cresswell arrived in Toulouse after being underused by manager Daniel Farke, who publicly expressed reservations about his abilities. Although he performed well on loan at Millwall, the young defender was out of first-team action and…
Leeds United’s Pascal Struijk is emerging as a key figure in their Championship campaign. The Dutch defender has been a standout under Daniel Farke’s management, showcasing remarkable improvement in his performance compared to his Premier League struggles. Struijk, a product of Ajax’s youth academy, has become a vital asset for Leeds, displaying tactical discipline and skillful ball progression. From Struggles to Strength During Leeds’ relegation season, Struijk faced challenges, including penalties conceded and lapses in defensive precision. However, since Farke’s arrival, the 25-year-old has refined his craft. In the 2023/24 season, before a groin injury sidelined him, Struijk boasted impressive…
Max Dean, who was a striker for Leeds United and sold in 2023, is doing great at Gent, a Belgian club. Dean has netted 10 goals in this season already including a penalty kick in Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Westerlo, which is 3 goals more than Leeds’ leading goalscorer Joel Piroe. It has been a remarkable journey for Dean from MK Dons to Gent. He was bought by the Belgian team for £2 million and since then has participated in European tournaments and settled well as a dependable goal scorer. Leeds Struggling with Goal-Scoring Options At the same time, Leeds…