The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 30th August)

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Good Morning. It's Tuesday 30th August, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road


No more signings unless Dan James departs

In his latest podcast, Elland Road journalist Phil Hay has told Leeds fans not to expect any more signings, unless Dan James were to depart. Although fans are more than happy with the eight signings they have made thus far, Leeds have been screaming out for a forward all Summer. Having been unable to land their striker of choice (Charles De Ketelaere), the Whites have flirted with the idea of signing the likes of Arnaud Kalimuendo, Cody Gakpo, Ben Brereton Díaz, Che Adams, Hwang Hee-Chan or Willy Gnonto, but when push came to shove, Messrs Orta and Radrizzani have yet to loosen the purse strings.

Acccording to Hay “If James was to go then absolutely I would expect someone to come in. From the noises over the weekend, my gut feeling is Leeds may go over the deadline of the window without anything happening,”

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Everton join Spurs in pursuit of Dan James

Everton have joined the race to sign Dan James before month end. The 24yo has enjoyed mixed reviews since his £25m move, a year ago tomorrow. In 39 appearances, the Welsh International has netted four times, though his overall team contributions have been good. Spurs too have shown great interest in James, but want to take him on loan before deciding whether to buy or not.
Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol has rated a move away from Elland Road as 'touch and go' for the in-demand winger. We also need to remember that Manchester Utd have a sell-on clause believed to be 15%.

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Hwang or Gnonto

With less than 48 hours until the Summer transfer window slams shut, Leeds have a striker dilemma. It is believed Wolves frontman Hwang Hee-Chan and Zurich forward Willie Gnonto are both available should Leeds take a punt. Hwang, 26, has dropped down the pecking order at Molyneux, since making his £15m move from RB Leipzig permanent earlier this year. He's netted five times in thirty-four appearances for Bruno Lage's men, but having worked under Jesse Marsch at both Salzburg, and Leipzig, the Leeds gaffer is confident he can get the best out of the South Korean International.

Gnonto is eight years younger than Hwang, and applies his trade in the Swiss League with Zurich He has scored nine times in sixty-one outings. Much has been made that he has won four caps for Italy this year, scoring once (against Germany) and providing one assist in 231 minutes of International game time.

Wolves are wanting to make a £10m mark up (£25m) on their misfiring South Korean, whilst it has been suggested that Zurich are prepared to let Gnonto go for £8m, as he is in the last year of his contract. Neither player fits the marquee signature many of us were expecting, but what is the alternative? Can Leeds afford to wait until after the World Cup?

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Morning all.

Personally I'd be really disappointed to see Dan James go, we only signed him a year ago and he's definitely been playing for the team rather than himself. The fact that one of last season's top 4 clubs is interested shows there's potentially a lot more to come from Dan and he always gives his all when out on the pitch even though the constant changing of his role must be frustrating for him. Also the last few games Harrison has faded in the last 30 mins (which has cost us goals) and DJ would be the ideal replacement to come on and bomb up and down the left flank which is his preferred position.

Stupid decision if we let him go.

Oh and what about Harrison only having one year left on his contract next summer as well ?
 
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Just another day to go as its a pain in the ass this year with whacky stories. Ryan Kent has made yet another late appearance, but lets face it he’s shyte and nowhere near good enough for the prem. even though Saints have said Che Adams is not for sale a couple of plonkers are still publishing that nonesense. Gnonto and Hwank are still doing the rounds and Gnonto has been doing the same heavy lifting as the CDK story, but lets face it, the kid is a good cheap option and even at £8m a bargain, but why haven't they done it then? My guess is they will get him on a free in the summer.

I have a feeling that they are hoping someone moves in or out from another club that then frees up a player they are after. Marsch mentioned dominoes falling last week, so that could include James moving out or someone at another club. We may see a late deal, but if things dont move we wont
 
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Doc said:
Just another day to go as its a pain in the ass this year with whacky stories. Ryan Kent has made yet another late appearance, but lets face it he’s shyte and nowhere near good enough for the prem. even though Saints have said Che Adams is not for sale a couple of plonkers are still publishing that nonesense. Gnonto and Hwank are still doing the rounds and Gnonto has been doing the same heavy lifting as the CDK story, but lets face it, the kid is a good cheap option and even at £8m a bargain, but why haven't they done it then? My guess is they will get him on a free in the summer.

I have a feeling that they are hoping someone moves in or out from another club that then frees up a player they are after. Marsch mentioned dominoes falling last week, so that could include James moving out or someone at another club. We may see a late deal, but if things dont move we wont
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Financial Situation not improved by not getting any money up front for Raphinha.Not every club is willing to part with players on the never never like us
 
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So CDK wasn't coming unless we sold Harrison, that's where the Newcastle rumours came from, the club. What started as an exciting transfer window, as turned into a bit of an anti climax, seems they haven't learnt a thing from last season. Wait for the Kinnear spin
Most of the incoming are players Marsch obviously wanted, as they'd played under him before, why do they employ Orta again?
 
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Morning all:emoticon-0148-yes:



The thing is that Phil Hay and all the other journalists knows absolutely **** all about the financial situation at Leeds or anything else that’s going on at the club. Radrizzani, Orta, Kinnear etc is holding their card exceptionally close to their chests.
So, I don’t believe anything the journos write. But hey, they need to come up with something to make a living.

On Dan James, I think we should keep him. We need the numbers, and it is getting to late in the window to get a replacement in.

Hwang or Gnonto? I would have Gnonto. If Hwang is not good enough for Wolves then why would he be good enough for Leeds. And I’m done being shafted by that lot. But don’t think any of them are on the cards for Leeds.
 
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Morning all:emoticon-0148-yes:



The thing is that Phil Hay and all the other journalists knows absolutely **** all about the financial situation at Leeds or anything else that’s going on at the club. Radrizzani, Orta, Kinnear etc is holding their card exceptionally close to their chests.
So, I don’t believe anything the journos write. But hey, they need to come up with something to make a living.

On Dan James, I think we should keep him. We need the numbers, and it is getting to late in the window to get a replacement in.

Hwang or Gnonto? I would have Gnonto. If Hwang is not good enough for Wolves then why would he be good enough for Leeds. And I’m done being shafted by that lot. But don’t think any of them are on the cards for Leeds.
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Another 48 hours will tell who's right or not<ok>
 
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Wolves have now signed a new striker, so maybe that was a domino and Hwank comes to Leeds?

Anyone (Phil Hay etc) asked the club if Harrison is refusing to sign a new contract? Would be nice to hear both sides of the story. If he wont sign sell him. Obvious that JM doesnt use wingers as wingers so if Dan James wants to play as a winger he will have to leave. Conte uses wingers, Lampard uses wingers, we sort of use half wingers
 
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Norwayleedsforever said:
Morning all:emoticon-0148-yes:



The thing is that Phil Hay and all the other journalists knows absolutely **** all about the financial situation at Leeds or anything else that’s going on at the club. Radrizzani, Orta, Kinnear etc is holding their card exceptionally close to their chests.
So, I don’t believe anything the journos write. But hey, they need to come up with something to make a living.

On Dan James, I think we should keep him. We need the numbers, and it is getting to late in the window to get a replacement in.

Hwang or Gnonto? I would have Gnonto. If Hwang is not good enough for Wolves then why would he be good enough for Leeds. And I’m done being shafted by that lot. But don’t think any of them are on the cards for Leeds.
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Phil Hay reports nothing new any longer but with the story he's come out with here, he's the third journalist to report it now. I know he's only copying what he's heard but must be pretty confident in the other reporter to copy it.
 
Doc said:
Wolves have now signed a new striker, so maybe that was a domino and Hwank comes to Leeds?

Anyone (Phil Hay etc) asked the club if Harrison is refusing to sign a new contract? Would be nice to hear both sides of the story. If he wont sign sell him. Obvious that JM doesnt use wingers as wingers so if Dan James wants to play as a winger he will have to leave. Conte uses wingers, Lampard uses wingers, we sort of use half wingers
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Suppose if Harrison hasn't signed he probably isn't going to. All we need is for him to break into England squad and hell be on his bike
 
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