Leeds United
Leeds reportedly looking to pip Bayern & Ancelotti to winger compared to Arjen Robben after scouting trips
Everton and Leeds United are keen on signing Wolfsburg winger Josip Brekalo this summer, according to Express Sports. The Croatian international has been in fine form in the Bundesliga this term, scoring seven goals and assisting three more in 28 league games. Bayern Munich and Napoli are also keen on the 22-year-old who has been compared with Dutchman Arjen Robben due to his style of play. Brekalo loves to cut inside and shoot from distance, and defending against him on his day does not yield a lot of success. Liverpool have also been linked with the Wolfsburg star, but it is Leeds and Everton that have run the rule over him in the past few months. Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to bolster his attack and has already been linked with a renewed interest in Rangers winger Ryan Kent. ...
‘Why not?’: Peter Crouch has made a bold claim about Leeds United
Peter Crouch has suggested in the Daily Mail that Leeds United can challenge for European qualification next season. Leeds returned to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years this term, and they have done incredibly well under Marcelo Bielsa. The Whites are likely to finish within the top half of the table, and Crouch feels that they have the potential to challenge for European spots next season. The popular football pundit suggests what could work in their favour is that with no European football to focus on, they can properly attack the top six. Crouch has also suggested that Leeds must sort out Bielsa’s contract situation and wants the Argentine to sign an extension. “I love watching Leeds play and they were superb on Saturday, fully deserving their win over Tottenham,” ...
Leeds United star Liverpool admire has secretly extended his deal at Elland Road
Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford has signed a new deal with the Yorkshire outfit. A look at the FA’s intermediary transactions list published in March – covering February 1, 2020, to February 1, 2021 – shows an “updated registration” for the 27-year-old. While it appeared that Bamford had just a year left on the four-year deal he signed when he joined Leeds from Middlesbrough, the club have made their move in silence and he has secretly signed a new deal. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Leeds star actually signed a one-year contract extension last summer and is now tied to the club until June 2023. Liverpool admire Bamford, and manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praises for him before last month’s draw between both sides. The new deal would not prevent the Leeds star from...
Leeds reportedly in contact with €20m French attacker PSG want
Leeds United are keen on bringing Brest attacking midfielder Romain Faivre to Elland Road this summer and have been in contact with his representatives, according to Le Parisien (via GFFN). However, they face huge competition from Paris Saint-Germain for his signature. PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino was impressed with Faivre’s performance against his side in a Coupe de France match and will go all-out to secure his services. They are ready to blow Leeds and others away in the race by offering Bandiougou Fadiga – who is currently on loan at Brest – as a makeweight to clinch the deal. Brest are expected to demand around €20 million for Faivre, and Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Monchengladbach, AC Milan, Rennes and Nice are also keen on him. Leeds brought in Raphinha fro...
Journalist claims Leeds want Chelsea attacking midfielder, NUFC keen too
According to The Sun journalist Alan Nixon, Leeds United, Crystal Palace and Newcastle United all want to sign Chelsea attacking midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan this summer. Chelsea. Conor Gallagher wants to give it a go under Tuchel next season. Tat will be a disappointment to Leeds, Palace and Newcastle who all want him on loan. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) May 9, 2021 However, the Englishman is hoping to convince Blues manager Thomas Tuchel that he deserves a chance in the first-team and is keen to give that a go next season. Gallagher is currently on a season-long loan at West Bromwich Albion and has weighed in with two goals and two assists in 26 Premier League games this term. The Baggies are inching closer to relegation, but the attacker is expected to remain in the top-flight ...
Leeds make contact with young defender’s club, Celtic in the race as well
Fleetwood Town teenager Josh Feeney has recently attracted plenty of interest from Premier League clubs. According to Daily Mail, Leicester City, Leeds United and Aston Villa have all contacted the League One club regarding the talented defender. Scottish giants Celtic are thought to be keeping tabs on the 16-year-old who has already made his mark in Fleetwood’s first team. He has also been called up for international camps by England and Scotland at under 16 level. SL View: An impressive future prospect Feeney is rated highly by the League One club and has a big future ahead of him. His suitors will be hoping to snap him up this summer for a reasonable price and nurture him into a first-team star over the next few seasons. The report from Daily Mail adds that Celtic could have an advantag...
Key Leeds duo on the bench, Spurs star keeps place, Blues midfielder ruled out
The 35th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some crucial matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action got underway on Friday evening as Leicester City went head-to-head with Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium. The Magpies upset the odds with a superb 4-2 victory – Callum Wilson (2), Joe Willock and Paul Dummett got the goals. Leeds United ran out comfortable 3-1 winners at home to Tottenham Hotspur – Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo were on the scoresheet. Christian Benteke and Eberechi Eze were on target as Crystal Palace triumphed 2-0 at Sheffield United. Manchester City will have to wait to clinch the title after losing 2-1 at hom...
Jermaine Beckford says one Leeds player was ‘out of the top draw’ against Spurs
Jermaine Beckford has showered heaps of praise on Leeds United winger Raphinha. The Brazilian winger came on as a substitute during the match as Leeds won 3-1 against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday. Goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo sealed all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Raphinha, who joined in the summer transfer window, had been out of action with an injury since the 2-1 win against Manchester City last month. He returned in the second half when Leeds were leading 2-1. Raphinha provided the assist for Rodrigo for the third goal, which killed off any hopes of a potential comeback from Spurs. Beckford was full of praise for Raphinha, with the former Leeds star applauding his impact. Raphinha has been on for less than...
Luke Ayling responds to Leeds star’s IG post in three words
Diego Llorente took to Instagram to share his reaction after Leeds United’s win versus Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Leeds defeated Spurs 3-1 in the Premier League at Elland Road, with goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo sealing all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Llorente started the game and played the entire 90 minutes. The Spaniard took to social networking site Instagram after the game to share his reaction. His club teammates, Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper, responded to his post. Llorente was brilliant during the match, making four interceptions and four clearances. The Spaniard struggled with injuries in the first half of the season, but he has been outstanding in the past couple of months. He has now made 13 appearances in the Premier League and has g...
‘Outstanding’, ‘Incredible’: Many Leeds fans drool over ‘player of the season’ after latest display vs Spurs
Leeds United returned to winning ways after beating Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday in the Premier League. Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo scored for the Whites as they won 3-1 against Spurs. Following their disappointing defeat against Brighton last week, Leeds produced yet another strong performance against a big team, with Dallas once again shinning for the Whites. Dallas scored the opening goal of the match within 13 minutes, with Gjanni Alioski picking up another assist. Son Heung-Min restored parity for Spurs, but Bamford gave the lead again for the home side just before half time. He became the fourth Englishman to score 15+ goals for Leeds in a single Premier League campaign after Lee Chapman (15 in 1992-93), Rod Wallace (17 in 1993-94) & Michael B...
‘It’s almost laughable’: Some Spurs fans tear into 28-year-old after latest display
Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League hopes in tatters after suffering a 3-1 defeat against Leeds United in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday. Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford, and Rodrigo scored for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Son Heung-Min pulled one back for the visitors. It was a poor performance for Spurs who were outclassed in every department by Marcelo Bielsa’s side. Apart from Hugo Lloris and Dele Alli, none of the players, including Harry Kane, stood up to the task. The likes of Gareth Bale, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Eric Dier and Sergio Reguilon were simply below par. Many Spurs fans took to Twitter to express their reaction to Serge Aurier’s performance who had a miserable time out in the middle. The 28-year-old was brilliant against Sheffield United in the previous...
Andrea Radrizzani responds to Henry Winter’s tweet in six words after Leeds win vs Spurs
Leeds United secured another impressive win in the Premier League as they defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday at Elland Road. The Whites won 3-1 against Ryan Mason’s side with goals from Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo sealed all three points for Marcelo Bielsa’s side. After the match, The Times journalist, Henry Winter gave his reaction on social networking site Twitter. Leeds United owner, Andrea Radrizzani, responded to Winter’s tweet, describing the team as a “great group”. Amen 🙏 great group, side before self 💛💙 — Andrea Radrizzani (@andrearadri) May 8, 2021 Another popular journalist, Jake Humphrey, has aimed a subtle dig at the Premier League so-called big-six clubs. Last month, the traditional big six clubs tried to break away from t...
