Leeds United are facing some tough choices regarding player contracts as they navigate their current season in the Championship. Following a busy round of exits in the summer market of 2023, which will see several departures from the club, there is now added pressure on Leeds to make up their minds about some key players looking forward to whose deals are due to expire. In the year that will be pivotal for them as they try to get promoted and not make the same mistakes again, it is very important that they make the right decisions. Here we take a…
Author: Alex Matthews
Leeds United fans saw very little of new signing Ao Tanaka who arrived at the club on deadline day and played a couple minutes during Saturday’s game. Despite his short appearance, Tanaka’s arrival has created a selection dilemma for manager Daniel Farke. Leeds United’s Strong Start to the Season This was the second Championship win of the season for Leeds United who head into the international break with a credible eight points from twelve. Now, the team are comfortably in fourth place in the Championship standings and set well to pursue promotion. Three of Leeds’ summer recruits, Jayden Bogle, Joe…
The football world is mourning the loss of Sol Bamba, who tragically passed away at the age of 39. The ex-defender was a popular figure in English football, spending an illustrious career with clubs like Leicester City, Leeds United, Cardiff City, and Middlesbrough. A Respected Career Born in Paris, started his football career at the youth academy of Paris Saint-Germain’s and moved to Scotland where he played for Dunfermline before joining Hibernian. His career in England started booming after he moved to the country in 2011 and played for Leicester City, under the management of Sven-Goran Eriksson, who had also…
One club at the centre of such a dispute is Leeds United, who infuriated Sheffield United by bidding well below market value for Gustavo Hamer. A bid that was largely viewed as derisory, especially given Leeds’ recent financial gains from player sales, has drawn sharp criticism from Chris Wilder, the Blades’ boss. The Controversial Offer Wilder expressed his annoyance over Leeds United for their £13 million offer for Hamer on Deadline Day. This bid came shortly after Leeds sold two of their key players, Archie Gray to Tottenham and Georginio Rutter to Brighton, both fetching £40 million each. Even though…
Leeds United have claimed a major win away from the pitch with regards to Wilfried Gnonto after he penned a new four-year deal at Elland Road. That new deal was signed off on 31 August, meaning the Italian will now be at Leeds until 2027/28. The decision to extend this contract comes minus the inclusion of any exit clauses, which has been lauded as a savvy piece of business by the club. No Exit Clause: A Strategic Move by Leeds Although his original contract was due to run until the summer of 2027, Gnonto is now tied down further and…
Isaac Schmidt to join Leeds United from St Gallen. The adaptable full-back, who netted in his club’s victory over Trabzonspor to qualify for the Europa Conference League and is now en route to Yorkshire. Yet his trip has been pushed back because of a mandatory refueling stop. Schmidt will have a medical before finalizing the paperwork on his move once he arrives in England. He’ll not be available to play Hull City on 31 August as the registration deadline has already passed. Leeds’ Transfer Window Coming to a Close The arrival of Schmidt is likely to signal the end of…
Leeds United have completed the signing of Ao Tanaka from Fortuna Dusseldorf in time to face Hull City at Elland Road on 31 August. The Japanese international midfielder has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road, and will wear the number 22 shirt, becoming our seventh summer signing. Tim Thornton, reporting live from outside Elland Road, confirmed the transfer on 30 August, noting that Tanaka’s addition is crucial for the squad as they prepare to face Hull City. Leeds fans will look forward to seeing how he slots into Daniel Farke’s system with expectation high from the talented midfielder. Schmidt…
Leeds United have been left frustrated in their late window pursuit of an attacking midfielder. The brilliant playmaker, however turned down a move to Elland Road despite their £25 million bid being accepted for Dinamo Zagreb’s Martin Baturina. Desperate for Creativity But ahead of the summer, Leeds United know they will be losing key players like Georginio Rutter and Glen Kamara and are in desperate need of bolstering their creative options. The club has been in the market for a midfielder who can be successful for these departures. Their pursuit of Baturina was seen as a crucial move to inject…
Leeds United have hit the headlines for a number of surprising reasons. The club is edging ever closer to two signings, with Fortuna Dusseldorf’s Ao Tanaka expected to arrive in a £3.4 million deal and Isaac Schmidt of St Gallen FC. Midfielder Tanaka, who has been described as a goal-scoring no.8 that manager Daniel Farke appeared keen on signing. Leeds’ Bold Bid for Gustavo Hamer A surprise bid has been made by Leeds to sign Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United. After a £13 million offer was turned down, Leeds came back to test the waters with cash-plus-player bids, including last…
With the transfer window moving towards its final stages, Leeds United fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of new talent at Elland Road. Graham Smyth, Leeds’ chief correspondent for Yorkshire Evening Post, is to be believed the club can expect three new faces including a highly anticipated deal for Tanaka. Tanaka: A New Leader for Leeds Tanaka, a player often compared to Jude Bellingham, is expected to bring leadership to the squad. Japanese midfielder Tanaka has been talked about for over a year in connection with Leeds. This would make quite a splash given that his price tag is much…