Union Berlin midfielder Brenden Aaronson is heading back to Leeds United. Former footballer David Prutton thinks Aaronson will only win fans over on the field, after deeply dividing opinion upon his exit. Physically, mentally and emotionally Aaronson just needs to focus on being as good a player as he can possibly be for his club side. Facing Challenges Aaronson joined Leeds in 2022 from Red Bull Salzburg and he has shown some promise. Now he has to deal with the brutal physicality of the Championship. If he can’t, then the recruitment team has clearly failed themselves. Leeds has aims of…
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Leeds United have reached an agreement for goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson to join Polish club Rakow Czestochowa. Norwegian outlet Nettavisen says Klaesson will travel to Poland for talks over personal terms and a medical. If all goes well, he could be presented as a Rakow player on Sunday 7 July. Leeds Transfer Window Plans Leeds United have been restructuring their squad over the last few months as they bid for a return to the Premier League. There has already been plenty of movement at the club this summer, with big departures including £40 million-rated Archie Gray and acquisitions like Joe Rodon…
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier could leave the club this summer. Marseille are eager to get a deal at the same time as their finances would mean they have had to pay out more. Marseille’s Interest It is also in search of possible solutions to improve the quality within its own goal. Pau Lopez is question mark to stay, Brahimi and Vinagre will join Napoli while Meslier, who has spent five years with Leeds United is in talks with Marseille. He’s chomping at the bit to get his career restarted in the south of France wherever. Leeds United Contract Details…
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…
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…