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Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara picks Leeds player in his dream five-a-side team
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has picked Leeds United forward Rodrigo Moreno in his dream 5-a-side team. The Spaniard has not included any Liverpool player in the side, rather he wants his friends to feature. The former Bayern Munich midfielder told Liverpoolfc.com: “I always say that more than the best players I always choose the best chemistry and the best friends I have in football.” Thiago has named his brother Rafinha, who currently plays for PSG, ex-Barca teammate Jonathan dos Santos of LA Galaxy, and Spain colleagues David de Gea and Leeds striker Rodrigo alongside him in his five-star cast. The 29-year-old midfielder joined the Reds in the summer transfer window, but he missed a large chunk the first half of the season through a knee injury. He has recently return...
‘Not enough’: Journalist claims Leeds have made an offer for Rangers target
Rangers could join the race to bring Sean McGurk to Ibrox, according to reports from Alan Nixon of The Sun. The Gers have not made an offer for the youngster as yet, but they could come in for him and offer a pre-contract in January. Scottish Premiership rivals Celtic could be interested in him as well. Premier League outfit Leeds United have made an offer to sign the Wigan ‘whizz kid’. However, the Latics have rejected the proposal as they deemed the offer inadequate. Leeds. Offer made for Sean McGurk. Latest Wigan whizz kid. Turned down by Latics. Not enough. Contract up in summer so can move then. But danger that Rangers (or Celtic) step in with pre contract in meantime. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) January 12, 2021 SL View: McGurk – one for the future Rangers boss Steven Ge...
Report: Sources told The Athletic what the mood was around Leeds training ground yesterday
Leeds United suffered a shock 3-0 defeat last week against League Two underdogs Crawley Town in the FA Cup third round. It was a humiliating defeat for the Whites, and a rare occasion where Marcelo Bielsa got his tactics completely wrong. Phil Hay of The Athletic reveals that Leeds players often get the opposite reaction of what they expect of the manager under such situations. The Argentine is a charismatic personality, and he is adored by the Leeds fans. He often engages in criticism when the performance is good and can be equally empathetic after a bad result. Sources at the club told The Athletic that there was ‘a calm mood’ around the training ground on Monday, and it was a ‘morning free of serious recriminations’ after the FA Cup defeat. SL View – Uncharacteristic from Leeds&nbs...
Newcastle desperate to secure Chelsea’s Fikayo Tomori
Newcastle United are interested in securing Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori. The youngster has not played as much as he expected in the first half of this campaign. Tomori is sidelined given the preference of manager Frank Lampard of playing Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma in central defense. According to FourFourTwo, the 23-year-old is attracting interest from the Magpies, along with Leeds United and Burnley. Any move would be a loan for the second half of the season. Tomori did not even play in the FA Cup third round game against Morecambe for Chelsea, further indicating a move could be imminent. Blues boss Lampard told football.london: “The situation with Fikayo is open at the moment. There is a possibility he could be going on loan to get games somewhere else. “So that would have to be t...
‘There’s a possibility’: PL manager leaves door ajar for Leeds to sign £14k/wk player on loan
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has hinted that Fikayo Tomori could leave the club on loan during the January transfer window. Tomori – who came on for the final 10 minutes in the Blues’ FA Cup win against Morecambe – has struggled for game time this season, and he could be loaned out. The 23-year-old has made just one Premier League appearance this season, and his future has been a talking point for a while now, with Leeds United and Newcastle United being linked with a move. Earlier this month, BBC Sport claimed that Leeds are emerging as a ‘likely destination’ for Tomori. Leeds are fragile at the back following injuries to Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Liam Cooper, and a new defender in January on loan could be a smart move. However, the likes of Phil Hay and Graham Smyth – journali...
Report: Spurs in talks to sign £27m Leeds striking target
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Tottenham Hotspur have held recent discussions to sign Stuttgart winger Nicolas Gonzalez ahead of the summer transfer window, but all talks are at a preliminary stage at the moment. Juventus are also keen on the Argentine, while Leeds United were one of the teams linked with him during the transfer window last summer. Gonzalez helped Stuttgart seal promotion from the Bundesliga 2 last term, bagging 14 goals and three assists in 27 games, and his impressive form has continued in the German top-flight, with five goals and two assists to his name in 10 league games so far. With no release clause in his new deal, Stuttgart would be seeking a fee in the region of £27 million, and that shouldn’t be a problem for Spurs and co. Tottenham head coach Jose ...
Report: Leeds and West Ham set to battle it out for Championship midfielder
Leeds United are thought to be interested in signing the Derby County midfielder Jason Knight. According to Football Insider, West Ham United are also interested in signing the 19-year-old. Knight is highly rated in the Championship and he has a big future ahead of him. Leeds will be hoping to sign him and develop him into a key first-team player in future. Marcelo Bielsa has done well to develop young midfielders like Kalvin Phillips in the recent seasons and he could have a similar impact on Knight’s game. Leeds could certainly use some depth in central midfield and Knight would be a quality addition to the side for a reasonable fee. Signing a talented player like him and developing him into a first-teamer could end up saving Leeds millions in the transfer market. Furthermore, the youngs...
Report: Newcastle keeping tabs on Leeds target who is ‘keen to move on’
According to reports from The Athletic, Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window. The Magpies boss, Steve Bruce, is looking to sign one or two players this month, and Tomori could be an option on loan for the Magpies. The defender’s situation Tomori made 22 appearances for Chelsea last season and it looked like he has got a big future at the London club. The 23-year-old, however, has struggled for regular game time in 2020-21 and has managed only three games in all competitions so far, including a substitute appearance in the Premier League. His situation hasn’t changed despite a knee injury to Andreas Christiansen. He is surplus to requirements under Frank Lampard and the player is keen to move...
Report: Liverpool plotting to sign £40m Leeds target with Bielsa in two minds
According to The Sun, Liverpool have registered an interest in Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul as they look to further bolster their squad going forward. The Argentina international has been on Leeds United’s radar since last summer, but his £40 million price tag put them off. Whites head coach Marcelo Bielsa is in two minds as to whether to return with a bid for De Paul this month or wait until next summer. The 26-year-old isn’t short of suitors and is also wanted by Inter Milan, and Leeds will have to move quickly to have a chance of landing him. Liverpool have also made their interest known, and Bielsa’s side could be forced to accelerate their plans and try to buy the midfielder before the end of the January transfer window. Leeds turned their attention towards French midfielder Mic...
Graham Smyth reveals what he’s been told about Leeds interest in 23-year-old ace
Graham Smyth of the Yorkshire Evening Post has claimed that Leeds United are not looking to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window. Leeds have been linked with a move for Tomori this month, with BBC Sport even claiming that Elland Road could be the next destination for the 23-year-old defender. However, Smyth has now claimed that he has been told ‘no’ regarding Leeds’ interest in the highly-rated defender. I’m told no. I’ve seen a few tweets suggesting it was reported by the BBC but as far as I’m aware it was the BBC’s gossip round-up, so came from elsewhere… — Graham Smyth (@GrahamSmyth) January 6, 2021 Tomori was linked with a loan move to Everton during the summer transfer window, but Frank Lampard blocked the deal. However, having man...
Phil Hay: What sources close to £30m player feel about Leeds making future bid for him
According to Phil Hay of The Athletic, Leeds United are unlikely to move for Rodrigo De Paul in the January transfer window. Leeds were heavily linked with a move for De Paul last summer. Hay claims that the Whites made an enquiry about the Udinese forward, but they never showed concrete interest after being informed that it would take in excess of £30 million to secure his signature. While De Paul was certainly on Leeds’ radar, the club made very little effort in luring him to Elland Road. Put simply, they felt he was too expensive. De Paul has been linked with Leeds again in January, and this time encouraged by him with a cryptic tweet – “New Year, new challenges, I’m ready” on January 2. However, Hay claims that Leeds are not thinking of making a concrete attempt to sign ...
Report: Leeds could make move for EPL-winning winger in the summer
According to Sky Sports News reporter Rob Dorsett, Leeds United could revive their interest in Leicester City winger Demarai Gray in the summer when he becomes a free agent. #lcfc Demarai Gray open to possibility of moving abroad for more football, with Marseille and other European clubs considering a move. Prem interest muted in this window though #lufc and #SaintsFC were keen in the past, and likely to be again in the summer when he’s a free agent. — Rob Dorsett (@RobDorsettSky) January 6, 2021 The Elland Road outfit were linked with the Premier League winner during the summer transfer window, but a move didn’t work out. Gray has just six months left on his current contract at the King Power Stadium and is set to leave for nothing at the end of the campaign. An exit before the end of the...
