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Leeds will strike gold if Bielsa can land 28-cap int’l this summer, club could sell him – SL View
Ajax chief Marc Overmars recently gave a hint about their summer transfer plans. The Dutch giants have once again asserted their domestic dominance by securing a league and cup double. However, due to the pandemic, clubs worldwide are struggling financially, and Ajax are no exception to such a situation. Ajax have sold the likes of Hakim Ziyech, Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie De Jong in recent years, and Overmars has hinted that two more first-team stars could leave this summer. Speaking to Dutch magazine Voetbal International (via the Express), Overmars said: “A departure for Nicolas Tagliafico and David Neres would not be illogical.” Leeds United should take a keen interest if Tagliafico is made available. Phil Hay, the Athletic journalist, claimed l...
Leeds could be without three first team stars for this weekend’s clash against Spurs
Leeds United have been handed a triple injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. According to the Athletic, winger Helder Costa has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a back injury he picked up against Manchester United on March 25. Costa missed the game against Brighton & Hove Albion at the weekend, and his absence for the remainder of the season will certainly weaken the Leeds attack. The report adds that Brazilian winger Raphinha and midfielder Kalvin Phillips could also miss out on Saturday. Raphinha has been a key attacker for Leeds this season but has been sidelined since the horrendous tackle from Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho. Phillips has a knee problem, and he will be desperate to recover in time to face t...
Leeds set to bid for midfielder with 14 goal contributions, looking to sign him before Euros
Leeds United are thought to be interested in signing the Turkish midfielder Ozan Tufan. According to fotomac, the Premier League side are expected to submit a considerable bid for the 26-year-old midfielder once the season is over. The report further states that Leeds are looking to sign the player before the European Championship begins. Tufan has a contract with Fenerbahce until the summer of 2023 and the Turkish outfit will not want to let him leave for cheap. The midfielder has five goals and nine assists to his name in the Turkish League so far this season and he could be a superb addition to Marcelo Bielsa’s midfield. The Whites are lacking someone who can add creativity and goals from the centre of the park and Tufan would be an ideal fit. Leeds have recently been linked with a simi...
Fabrizio Romano: Leeds target with 182 EPL goals wants to join one club because of Argentine
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero wants to join Barcelona at the end of the season, according to Sky Sports journalist and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Argentine is leaving the Etihad Stadium as a free agent this summer and has been linked with Leeds United. The Elland Road outfit want to sell Rodrigo after a disappointing campaign, and head coach Marcelo Bielsa is said to be keen on Aguero as a replacement. The Leeds boss is a huge fan of his compatriot, but a move does not look likely going by Romano’s latest update. “I want to say that Kun Aguero wants to join Barcelona,” the journalist said on the Here we go podcast. “He is pushing to go to Barcelona – he wants to play with Leo Messi. Contacts are going on. Barcelona won’t decide anything before the end of the season, ...
Premier League releases statement about return of fans
The Premier League have released a statement regarding the return of supporters to stadiums. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom in early 2020, all football in the country was postponed in March and did not resume until June. The end of the 2019/20 season was played behind closed doors. The 2020/21 campaign began in September, with all games still being played in empty stadiums. Fans briefly returned to certain grounds in December, but they were soon shut again. Arsenal fans in attendance in their fixture against Burnley in December The Premier League hoped that spectators would be able to attend the last two games of the season. Now, they have reaffirmed that ambition in a statement via their official website. They have confirmed that subject to a government decision,...
Leeds reportedly want £20m-rated Dutch forward with 16 goals this season
Leeds United are interested in bringing Club Brugge forward Noa Lang to Elland Road this summer, according to The Telegraph. Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to strengthen his attack for next season and has also been linked with a renewed interest in Rangers star Ryan Kent. However, the Scottish Premiership giants are not keen on letting one of their best players leave with Champions League football and a title defence to look forward to next term. Leeds are looking at other options and have been impressed with Lang’s performances. The Netherlands youth international fired Brugge to the Jupiler Pro League title with 15 goals and seven assists in 25 games, and he is attracting the Yorkshire outfit and other suitors across Europe. The 21-year-old turned his loan from Ajax into a p...
Elland Road-linked manager reportedly offered to Spurs & Celtic
Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has been offered to both Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic, according to The Transfer Window podcast. The Portuguese is leaving the Serie A outfit at the end of the season, with Jose Mourinho taking over. The Special One was sacked by Spurs a fortnight ago, and the north Londoners have been linked with a couple of names already. Fonseca is the latest, and he fits the bill given that chairman Daniel Levy wants a young manager who cherishes attacking football. Celtic are also looking for something similar in their next manager, and it is why Eddie Howe has been tipped as the favourite to succeed Neil Lennon. However, with the former Bournemouth yet to sign with the Hoops, Fonseca could emerge as an option although the finances involved could be an issue. Leeds Unit...
Bielsa identifies priority position for upcoming window, Leeds currently shortlisting targets
Leeds United are keen on signing a defensive midfielder at the end of the season. According to Football Insider, manager Marcelo Bielsa has identified the need for more depth in that position as a top priority this summer. The report further states that club director Victor Orta is already drawing up a shortlist of potential targets. Kalvin Phillips has been the first choice defensive midfielder for Leeds this season, and the England international has done exceedingly well for Bielsa’ side. However, Leeds have struggled in his absence, and it is understandable why they want to add more depth to that position. Defensive midfield is a key position in Bielsa’s system, and it will be interesting to see who comes in to add cover for Phillips. Bielsa has had to field defenders like Robin Koch in...
‘It’s nice to be linked’: 24-year-old comments on his future amid Leeds interest
Rangers winger Ryan Kent has hinted that he is focused on his job at the Ibrox club. The 24-year-old, who joined Rangers for a fee of £7m permanently from Liverpool, has impressed heavily under Steven Gerrard. He has not only helped the Gers secure the Scottish Premiership title but also impressed in the Europa League campaign this season. Kent has managed 12 goals and 14 assists in 50 appearances this season, and his impressive form has caught the attention of several clubs, including Premier League outfit Leeds. The former Liverpool winger has insisted that while it’s nice to see his name being linked with a move to ‘big’ Premier League clubs, he is currently focused on his job at Rangers. “It’s just playing in the now. It’s nice to be linked with other big clubs,” said Kent t...
Everton reportedly join Leeds in the race for striker Messi wants
Everton want to bring Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero to Goodison Park this summer, according to Daily Star. The 32-year-old is leaving the Etihad Stadium as a free agent at the end of the campaign, and he is not short of suitors in the Premier League and abroad. Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United are all hoping to land Aguero should he opt to continue plying his trade in England, and the Toffees have also joined them in the race. Barcelona and Inter Milan also want the Man City legend, with Lionel Messi keen on reuniting with his international teammate at club level. Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti wants to make a couple of marquee signings this summer to bolster his side’s top-six chances, and his club have already been linked with an interest in Barca’s Philippe Cout...
Journalist shares update on Bielsa’s Leeds contract, reveals when he’ll sign
According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa is set to extend his stay at Elland Road beyond this season. Marcelo #Bielsa is set to extend his contract with #Leeds for another year. At the end of the Premier League he will sign the contract. #transfers #LUFC — Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) May 1, 2021 The Argentine will put pen-to-paper on a one-year extension at the end of the campaign, which will come as a relief to Leeds and their fans. Bielsa has been with the Whites for three seasons, helping them seal Premier League promotion after two years with them in the Championship. Leeds have been impressive since returning to the top-flight for the first time since 2004, and they are set to finish in the top half of the table. Bielsa has always signed on...
Eight changes for City, Arsenal star may miss out, Baggies winger could return
The 34th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important 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, with Southampton and Leicester City fighting out a 1-1 draw at St Mary’s. James Ward-Prowse put the home side in front from the penalty spot, but Jonny Evans bagged an equaliser for the Foxes. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made eight changes to his starting XI for the visit to Crystal Palace on Saturday. However, his tinkering didn’t impact the outcome as City eased to a comfortable 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park – Sergio Aguero and Ferran Torres got the goals. Pascal Gross and Danny Welbeck were on target as Br...
