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West Ham and Leeds linked with a summer move for 28-yr-old defender
West Ham United and Leeds United have been linked with a move for the Sampdoria defender Omar Colley. According to Clubdoria46 (translated by Sportwitness), the centre back recently signed a contract until 2025 and he could cost more than €10-€15 million. The Hammers could certainly use a centre back in the summer and Colley has proven his quality in the Italian League. The 28-year-old has established himself as the mainstay of the Sampdoria defence under Claudio Ranieri and he has the physical attributes to succeed in English football as well. Similarly Leeds United need to improve defensively as well. The Whites could have easily challenged for European football this year if not for their defensive vulnerabilities. Marcelo Bielsa’s side have conceded 49 goals in 31 Premier League games s...
‘Solidarity, effort and sacrifice’: 27-year-old posts brilliant message on Twitter after Leeds win
Diego Llorente took to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction after Leeds defeated Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. The Whites stunned Pep Guardiola’s side 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. The emphatic victory confirmed that they will still be in the top-flight next year. Stuart Dallas scored both the goals for the Whites, including an injury-time winner to earn Marcelo Bielsa’s side all three points. However, the win looked all the more impressive given that the visitors had Liam Cooper sent off shortly before the break. Bielsa tweaked his formation by bringing Pascal Struijk. With Robin Koch alongside Llorente, the trio formed a solid backline and prevented City from wreaking havoc. The 27-year-old took to Twitter after the match, where he posted a ...
Spurs reportedly leading the race to sign £10m Leeds target
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in the summer transfer window. Spurs could be looking to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer, with club-skipper Hugo Lloris facing an uncertain future. The north Londoners are reportedly not convinced with his form, and they are exploring possible alternatives. According to reports from ESPN, Spurs have earmarked West Brom goalkeeper Johnstone as their top target, and they are leading the race for his signature. The Atheltic claimed earlier this week that the Baggies will offload the 28-year-old goalkeeper if they fail to stay in the Premier League. Johnstone will become a free agent at the end of the next season and he could leave the club for nothing. West Brom signed...
Seven changes for City, forward axed completely, Leeds keep it simple
The 31st 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 last night, with Wolverhampton Wanderers securing a 1-0 victory at Fulham – Adama Traore bagged the winner in stoppage time. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made seven changes to his starting XI for their home game against Leeds United. Ruben Dias and Kevin de Bruyne are amongst the players who drop down to the bench, while Sergio Aguero misses out completely. The lads to face Leeds! 💪 XI | Ederson, Cancelo, Stones, Ake, Mendy, Fernandinho (C), Zinchenko, Bernardo, Torres, Sterling, Jesus SUBS | Steffen, Walker, Dias, ...
Predicted Leeds starting XI: Bielsa to make two changes; 27-year-old set to return
Leeds United will travel to Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. The Whites are heading into this game on the back of a 2-1 win over Sheffield United last week. However, they are up against Pep Guardiola’s Man City who sit 14 points clear at the top of the table. Marcelo Bielsa confirmed in his pre-match press conference that Leeds have no fresh injury worries. However, the Whites will be without Jack Harrison who is ineligible to play, as per the conditions of his loan agreement from City. Ezgjan Alioski and Helder Costa and the most likely option down the left. And yet, Alioski has not fared well as a full-back against top sides, while it will be a massive gamble to put him up against the likes of Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez and...
‘I’m told’: Phil Hay delivers exciting Leeds transfer update…but one player likely to leave
Phil Hay of The Athletic has shared information on what he has heard about Leeds United’s summer transfer plans. Speaking with David Ornstein on The Athletic’s Youtube channel, Hay has shared what he knows about Leeds’ transfer plans. [embedded content] On Leeds transfer budget Hay claims that he doesn’t think Leeds will spend anything close to £100m, like what they did last summer. However, there will be a “healthy budget” in place for Marcelo Bielsa. The club feel that spending such outlay year after year is not a sustainable model, and also not necessary. If Bielsa stays, the club will focus on retaining the core group of players that are playing under him, as they know his methods in and out. How many signings Hay feels that the club will look for quality pl...
Leeds United linked with sensational swoop for Premier League star
Leeds United have become the latest club to join the race for Sergio Aguero, according to 90min. Aguero is set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season on a free transfer after ten highly successful seasons. During this time, he has become the club’s all time top goalscorer and won ten major trophies – and he could add up to four more to that tally before he goes. Aguero enjoyed ten incredible years at Man City Upon the announcement of his departure, several rumours flew around of his next destination. Barcelona have been the most strongly linked club, while the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur have also been named as possible takers for the Argentine. And now 90min are reporting that Leeds have entered the race for the striker. The article claims that the Yorkshire club are...
Former Leeds United midfielder claims record signing ‘hasn’t worked out’
Former Leeds United midfielder Carlton Palmer has criticised the club’s signing of Spanish striker Rodrigo Moreno, claiming that he has been a failure. It’s been a mostly positive season at Leeds. Having won the Championship title last season, Marcelo Bielsa’s side have stayed up with ease, currently residing in 11th place with eight games remaining. By comparison, fellow newly-promoted sides West Bromwich Albion and Fulham are both in the relegation zone as things stand. Bamford and Raphina have been in fine form this season The form of the likes of Patrick Bamford, Jack Harrison and Raphinha has been vital to their success this season. Those three have registered 27 goals and 17 assists in the league between them. However, one man who hasn’t matched those numbers is Rodrigo. After arrivi...
‘Best out of the three’: Neville says Leeds man is actually better on the ball than Liverpool star
Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit Gary Neville has showered praise on Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Neville, while speaking on Monday Night Football for Sky Sports, has claimed that Phillips is better on the ball than both Jordan Henderson and Declan Rice. The Sky Sports pundit has suggested that Phillips will start for England at Euro 2020 this summer. The 25-year-old midfielder has been arguably the best player of Leeds over the past three years. He has been converted into a holding midfielder by Marcelo Bielsa, and it has changed his career completely. Using his dynamism, energy, passing ability, intelligence, tackling qualities, and ball recovery skills, Phillips has established himself as one of the best defensive midfielders i...
Predicted Leeds starting XI: Bielsa to make just one change, 29-year-old dropped
Leeds United will face Sheffield United in the Premier League at Elland Road on Saturday. The Premier League returns this week, and Leeds are set to welcome a familiar face at Elland Road. Paul Heckingbottom, whose 16-month spell at Leeds ended in 2018, is now the caretaker boss at Sheffield following the departure of Chris Wilder. Leeds have all-but assured their place in next season’s Premier League, but Marcelo Bielsa will be aiming for more. A top-half finish should be their aim, and it is well within their reach. In defence, Bielsa will welcome skipper Liam Cooper, who is back in training after missing the last few games through illness. Mateusz Klich is doubtful as he is currently undergoing the COVID-19 protocol following his positive test while on Poland duty. ...
Boost for Chelsea as top player returns, but key West Brom man misses out
The 30th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing games 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 is already underway, with Chelsea facing West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge. Blues defender Thiago Silva returns to the starting XI, but Conor Gallagher misses out for the visitors. Team news is in! 🤝#CHEWBA pic.twitter.com/oaJRjaneX3 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 3, 2021 📋 Team news is in at Stamford Bridge. We make one change, with Semi Ajayi replacing Conor Gallagher.@MonsterEnergy | #CHEWBA — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 3, 2021 There are three further games today, starting with Leeds United versus Sheffield United at ...
Chelsea star responds to Leeds man’s Instagram post in three words
Kalvin Phillips took to social networking site Instagram after England’s 2-0 win over Albania in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday. The Leeds midfielder started the game and played until the 71st minute. He was then replaced by Southampton star James Ward-Prowse. Phillips, who impressed heavily during England’s 5-0 win over San Marino, took to Instagram to express his reaction and received a response from Chelsea’s Mason Mount. England maintained their winning start to the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with that result. Tottenham striker Harry Kane scored the opening goal of the match. The England skipper then turned into a provider for Mount’s goal. Phillips, who was superb against San Marino, played out 54 successful passes out of 58 attempted. He made one tackle, one interceptio...
