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‘A lot of interest’: Bielsa delivers positive Leeds transfer update
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa has dropped a subtle hint that transfer business at Elland Road is far from over this summer. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has claimed recently that Leeds have some £35-50m left in their kitty to do business. However, for Bielsa, it is about finding the right player who he feels will fit in his system. So far Leeds have signed Robin Koch and Rodrigo, with the latter joining on a club-record transfer fee. The Whites have made other signings for the Under-23 sides as well, and they are not the ones who can improve the first-team squad. Without giving much away, Bielsa has said that there has been a ‘lot of interest’ on their part, but nothing concrete yet. “There’s no concrete options at the moment. A lot of interest, but nothing concrete, so I wou...
Why Bale Signing Is No Brainer For Spurs
Gareth Bale is set to return to Tottenham on loan after seven years away from the club. The move comes because of Bale’s toxic relationship with his manager at Real Madrid, fans and the Spanish media. Bale has completed his medical and is set to be announced very soon. So why is the signing of Bale such a no brainer? Gareth Bale is a world-class player. No doubt about it. Tottenham fans saw the incredible talent of a young Gareth Bale when he was at White Hart Lane. Since then Bale has proved himself as one of the best in the world, despite frequent injury problems. He signed for Real Madrid for the then world transfer record-breaking fee of £85 million pounds. Bale has gone on to score 105 goals and provide 68 assists. Numbers that should make him loved amongst Los Blanco’s fans. However ...
Report: Leeds keen on versatile attacking midfielder, but face competition from Wolves
Leeds United have been linked with a move for the reading midfielder Michael Olise. According to Football League World, the 18 year old is one of the most talented players at reading and the likes of Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on the player as well. It will be interesting to see if Leeds United come forward with an offer for the young midfielder in the coming weeks. The 18-year-old can play in the wide areas or as the attacking midfielder and a manager like Marcelo Bielsa could help him develop and improve his game. Leeds United have an impressive youth set up and moved to Elland Road could help the youngster take the next step in his career. With the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers an Arsenal interested as well, the Whites should look to me make their move quick...
Report claims Leeds have submitted a bid for talented young defender
Leeds United have been linked with quite a few defenders already this summer and the latest name linked with a move to Elland Road is that of Haydon Roberts from Brighton. According to Football Insider, the Premier League side are interested in signing the 18-year-old defender from Brighton and they have now tabled a bid for him as well. It will be interesting to see if they can agree on a fee with Brighton for the young defender in the coming weeks now. Leeds tried to sign Ben white from Brighton earlier in the summer but the Seagulls refused to sell the talented 22-year-old. There is no doubt that Leeds need to improve their defensive options this summer but 18-year-old Haydon Roberts is hardly going to improve them immediately. It seems like the Brighton defender could be a long term in...
Report: Marcelo Bielsa is desperate to bring 26-yr-old to Leeds this summer
Udinese midfielder Rodrigo de Paul has been linked with a move to Leeds United for a while now and it seems that the Premier League club have not given up on him just yet. According to reports (h/t Sportwitness), Bielsa is ready to do anything to sign the 26-year-old midfielder this summer who has been linked with Juventus as well. Leeds United could use creativity in their midfield and the Argentine would be a superb addition. Rodrigo de Paul is at the peak of his career right now and he could make an instant impact at Leeds United if he joins them this season. Leeds United star Pablo Hernandez will have to be phased out of the starting lineup soon and the club must look to bring in a quality long term replacement. It will be interesting to see if Leeds are willing to pay the asking price...
Predicted Everton XI vs WBA: Ancelotti to make 10 changes, 23 y/o to start
Everton will take on newly-promoted Premier League side West Bromwich Albion on Saturday at Goodison Park. The Toffees made a strong start to the 2020-21 campaign after earning a 1-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on the opening fixture away from home. It was followed by a 3-0 victory against Salford City in the EFL Cup in the midweek, where Carlo Ancelotti made ten changes to the squad. Although the likes of Anthony Gordon, Gylfi Sigurdsson, and Moise Kean impressed during the game, it is hard to see them retaining their places against the Baggies. Everton have defensive injury issues with Jarrad Branthwaite joining Mason Holgate on the sidelines with an ankle problem sustained against Salford City. However, midfielder Alex Iwobi is available again after an unspecified injury. Fabian D...
Predicted Leeds XI vs Fulham: Bielsa to make two changes from Anfield, 29 y/o to start
Despite their opening day defeat, Leeds United earned plenty of plaudits. Marcelo Bielsa’s side lost 4-3 to Champions Liverpool, but Leeds showed they are not here just to make up the numbers. However, their season will not be affected by those high-profile games. Rather, it is the games against the likes of Fulham that will define their season. Fulham are heading into the game on the back of a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal, and Scott Parker will be demanding a response from his side. It was a crucial Championship fixture only a few weeks ago, and the battle between the two newly-promoted sides is expected to be a cracker, once again. Bielsa made 11 changes to the side in midweek’s EFL Cup defeat against Hull City. The Argentine doesn’t like to make too many changes in the league, but he coul...
Report: Six Liverpool players could all leave within the next 12 days
After months of inactivity, Liverpool have made incursions in the transfer market, and have moved quickly to secure double deals for Thiago Alcantara and Diogo Jota. Thiago completed his move yesterday, and Jota is expected to follow soon after the Reds reportedly have completed a £45 million deal for him. The 4-3 victory against Leeds United last weekend may have spurred them into making moves in the transfer market, and it remains to be seen whether Jurgen Klopp makes one more signing, with surgery at the back urgently required. According to reports from The Athletic, Liverpool will now be looking to offload a few players to balance the books. As many as six players could find themselves heading out of Anfield before the window closes. Gini Wijnaldum has been linked with a move to Barcel...
Journalist: Euro club plotting £15m bid for Celtic star also wanted by West Ham
According to Sky Sports journalist, Anthony Joseph, AC Milan are preparing a £15m bid for Celtic defender Kris Ajer this summer. He claims that the Italian club are likely to make contact with the Scottish champions next week for Ajer over a potential transfer. Ajer has attracted attention from Premier League club West Ham as well, but AC Milan have shown genuine interest in the 22-year-old. AC Milan are preparing a £15m bid for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer, according to our colleagues at @SkySport. They understand the Italian club are due to make contact early next week. Milan have been keen on the Norwegian international this summer. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) September 18, 2020 Neil Lennon has made it very clear that he doesn’t want to lose his key players, but Celtic ma...
Report: Jose Mourinho keen on 24-goal attacker; 28-yr-old on Spurs’ radar as well
Jose Mourinho is looking to improve Tottenham’s attacking department and the potential signing of Gareth Bale will certainly help. However, the Spurs boss is looking to add more goals to his side and he has identified the Benfica duo – Haris Seferovic and Carlos Vinícius as targets this summer. According to Mais Transferências, the London club are keen on both players and it will be interesting to see who they end up signing this summer. They need to sign a quality alternative to Harry Kane and Vinicius could prove to be a quality addition. The 25-year-old has been outstanding for Benfica and he has scored goals consistently over the past year. He has the ability to succeed in the Premier League and he could make an instant impact for the Londoners as well. Meanwhile, Seferovic i...
Report: Midfielder turned down Leeds United this summer
Leeds United wanted to sign Tommy Doyle from Manchester City in the summer transfer window, according to The Manchester Evening News. It has been reported that Leeds – who are playing in the Premier League this season after winning automatic promotion from the Championship – wanted to sign the youngster, but he sees his future at City instead. The 18-year-old midfielder has signed a new contract at City which will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium until 2025 and is convinced that he can break into the first team in the coming years, according to the report. However, according to the report, a loan deal away from the Etihad Stadium has not been ruled out. Manchester City stay Doyle is only 18 years of age, and he is just starting his professional club football career. While it would be gre...
Report: Fulham keen on 23-yr-old who has been linked with a move to Everton
Everton have been linked with a move for the Torino defender Gleison Bremer earlier this month and it seems that Fulham have joined the chase as well as per Tutto Mercato Web. We covered Everton’s interest in the player earlier and it will be interesting to see if Fulham can beat the Toffees to the defender’s signature in the coming weeks. It is no secret that Fulham need to improve at the back and Bremer could prove to be a decent addition for them. Scott Parker’s side were comfortably beaten in their season-opener and they must look to improve the squad before the window closes. Bremer has done well for Torino and the 23-year-old could be a useful option for the Londoners. Meanwhile, Everton need to tighten up at the back as well and they have been linked with a number of centre backs al...
