Good Morning. It's Thursday 18th July, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road 52% of the 23/24 Leeds squad are no longer at the club There are now only 23 days until Championship new boys Portsmouth arrive at Elland Road for the 24/25 season opener, and once again Leeds aren't ready! 17 of the 33 players that entertained us that season are no longer at the club, which translates to 52% of Farke's squad. To make matters worse, we are likely to lose Junior Firpo to Real Betis, and there are real question marks regarding Wilfred Gnonto. This time last year the club had a valid excuse, and were quick to identify this as one of the main reasons why we narrowly missed out on promotion! Adding Rodon to the squad was a master-stoke, and the arrival of Rothwell and Cairns will give some depth, but very soon Sam Byram could be our only recognised wing-back. Is it time to press the panic button? please log in to view this image Bogle keen to join Whites Jayden Bogle has told friends he is keen on joining Leeds, and insists he will not be signing a contract extension at Bramall Lane. The exciting young wing-back has just twelve months remaining on his five year contract, but the Blades are blissfully aware how much Leeds need his services! Currently, Daniel Farke does not have a specialist right-back at his disposal (unless you count Sam Byram) and time is running out. The Whites have had two bids knocked back, the latest believed to be in the region of £4m, but the Blades want £7m, and are prepared to play hard-ball. Do Leeds up their price, or look elsewhere? please log in to view this image Kamara replacement yet to arrive Joe Donohue has penned an interesting article in this morning's YEP, suggesting that Joe Rothwell is not the likely replacement for Glen Kamara, insinuating another midfielder is on the way! In recent times, we've rarely seen Leeds players attempting too many long passes. They like to play the ball from the back, use their width (and pace) and keep possession. Rothwell offers something different. He is in the top 8% of comparable midfielders for long searching balls. Whilst this means his passing success rate is lower, he's also more likely to unlock defences! According to Donohue: "To suggest Kamara and Rothwell operate in a similar way, though, would not strictly be true, either. It certainly appears, in the data at least, that Rothwell has been recruited to add something different to Kamara. While he may occupy the same position on the teamsheet and may yet be handed the Finnish international's old squad number, the two. "Rothwell's pass completion rate is also much lower than Kamara's at 77.2 per cent, as opposed to the Finland international's 92.7 per cent last term - but there are reasons for such a great disparity. Namely, 98 per cent of midfielders competing in comparable leagues attempted more long passes - which tend to have a lower success rate - than Kamara last season, who was not a frequent switcher of play or line-breaker with searching balls over the top, to say the least. "Rothwell, on the other hand, is rather adept at long passing, attempting five times as many as Kamara in any given 90-minute period, with a success rate which places him in the top eight per cent of midfielders across comparable competitions. "Furthermore, Rothwell's 2.0 key passes per 90 exceeds Kamara's 1.3 per 90 last season, however the Finn does trump Leeds' newest addition ever so slightly in successful passes into the penalty area and passes into the final third, but not by much. "Where the pair continue to differ is, unsurprisingly, in possession and what they do with the ball. Kamara rarely appeared a line-breaking ball-carrier, disrupting opposition defences by striding into space. Rothwell, however, appears closer to that particular description having averaged 3.00 progressive carries per 90 during 2021/22, to Kamara's 1.57 last season." please log in to view this image
Morning all. 52 percent of squad gone eh. Never mind, the general consensus among fans across social media and some here is that our squad is now stronger and all the lot gone were rubbish so Im not in slightest bit worried. In fact at this rate, we should easily better last seasons 90 points, especially as were so far better prepare this season
Morning everyone club still sweeping up after Orta and his dregs. Never has a club as big as Leeds and with serious backing had so much dross. I am not concerned in the least about players coming in as they will be in training anyway. Gelhardt needs to be gone soon as he is league one at best.
Morning all. Doing my best to stay off click bait sites and Twitter Leeds stuff, it just does your head. For example someone called Joe Sharpe tweeting that Bogle has his medical booked and will become a Leeds player tomorrow (that was posted 18 hours ago) and over two weeks ago he posted Summerville to PSG for all agreed €25 million No idea who he is as I’m not following him but let’s face it only the club knows what’s really happening.
Just some attention seeker like jesus with his followers. It's a bit like being rich while playing monopoly.
I just went to cancel my subscription to the Athletic. Nancy knows as much about Leeds Utd that I know about molecular physics. BUT automatically, they dropped the price from £59.99 to £24,99.
I feel your pain. It actually makes me angry to read some of the NN crap. Someone led recently with Jimmy going abroad for something like €17.6. All tied up, apparently. My arse! The thing that made me angry was that I then read this figure being bandied about by other clickbait sites. I don't think this will affect his price, tbh, but if he or his mates read this, it might put nonsense ideas in his head about the club not realising his true value to the club. Yes, it's nonsense, but some things stick, unfortunately.
Or go on strike, threaten the club with legal action - worked for Sinisterra!! Oh, and Byram is not our only recognised Full Back, as of today, we have Byram, Firpo, Wober and Kristennsen. Sure, some may be gone by the end of the window but then some may have come in, can't see the drama myself
Looks like Firpo is off, and Leeds are set to sign Anselmo Garcia Macnulty, a Republic of Ireland U21 for £1m
52%, sensational journalism right there, 2 first teamers and 3 bench warmers gone. Think I'll wait until the end of the transfer window is closed before I worry, was hoping for a couple of signing to warm the cockles by now but still time
So I've been doing some work with AI and Gemini has decided that it needs a break, so whilst I wait for it to have a cup of tea and a *** (seriously not allowed to use a slang term for a cigarette ), I thought ok its time for another experiment. Question - Will Leeds United sign any players this season ? Chat GPT - Nice Try Leeds United has been active in the transfer market this summer, both in terms of incoming and outgoing players. Some of their key signings include Joe Rothwell, who joined on a season-long loan from Bournemouth (TransferTalk). They have also secured the services of Sam Byram, who returned to the club as a free agent from Norwich City (Sports Mole). However, Leeds United has also seen significant departures. Archie Gray was sold to Tottenham Hotspur for a substantial fee, and Luis Sinisterra's loan to Bournemouth has ended, making him another notable departure (TransferTalk) (Sports Mole). The club is still in the market for new additions, with ongoing discussions and potential targets such as Jayden Bogle from Sheffield United (Sports Mole). With the transfer window open until the end of August, Leeds United is expected to continue its efforts to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season. Claude - Living in the past (probably like me ) As of my last update in April 2024, I don't have specific information about Leeds United's current or future transfer activities. Transfer rumors and actual signings can change rapidly, especially during transfer windows. To get the most up-to-date and accurate information about Leeds United's transfer activities, I'd recommend: Checking the official Leeds United website and social media channels Following reliable sports news outlets that cover English football Keeping an eye on trusted football journalists who specialize in transfer news Would you like me to provide some general information about Leeds United's recent transfer history or their typical approach to the transfer market? Meta/Facebook - Worse than Claude As of now, Leeds United's transfer plans are still under wraps, but I can give you some updates on their recent activities and rumors. Leeds United has been relatively quiet in the transfer market so far, but they have been linked with several players. Here are a few names that have been mentioned: 1. Brenden Aaronson: The American midfielder has been a target for Leeds United, and there have been reports of a potential bid being made. 2. Rasmus Kristensen: The Danish right-back has been linked with a move to Elland Road, with Leeds United reportedly interested in signing him from Red Bull Salzburg. 3. Matias Vecino: The Uruguayan midfielder has been mentioned as a potential target for Leeds United, although there hasn't been any concrete interest confirmed. 4. Cody Gakpo: The Dutch winger has been linked with Leeds United, but there hasn't been any significant progress on a potential transfer. It's worth noting that Leeds United has a relatively strong squad, and they might not need to make significant signings to improve their chances next season. However, they do have a few areas where they could strengthen, such as in defense and midfield. Pi. - Almost as bad as Meta So far, Leeds United have made a few loan signings this season, including Joe Rothwell, Robin Koch, Luis Sinisterra, and Brenden Aaronson. They’ve also recently sold Archie Gray to Tottenham Hotspur for £40m, which has been making headlines. As for any future signings, nothing has been announced yet, but with the transfer window still open, there’s always the possibility of more activity. What position do you think Leeds United needs to strengthen the most? Perplexity - (Probably the best answer so far, but tells us virtually nothing ) Based on the search results provided, it appears that Leeds United has already made some signings for the 2024/25 season, though the details are limited. Here's what we can infer: Leeds United has completed at least three summer signings so far. One of these signings is Joe Rothwell, who has joined on a season-long loan from Bournemouth. The club seems to be actively pursuing transfers, with reports of them closing in on additional signings. For example, they were reportedly close to signing a Premier League midfielder (likely referring to Joe Rothwell before his move was confirmed). Leeds United's transfer activity appears to be focused on strengthening their squad for the upcoming Championship season, with the aim of securing promotion back to the Premier League. The club has experienced several departures, which may necessitate further signings to bolster the squad.. The departures have resulted in a positive transfer balance of €65.10m, which could potentially be reinvested in new players. There are ongoing transfer rumors and speculation about potential targets, suggesting that Leeds United's transfer activity may not be over yet. Given this information, it's highly likely that Leeds United will continue to sign players this season. The transfer window is still open, and with the club having funds from player sales and actively pursuing targets, we can expect more signings to strengthen the squad for their promotion push. However, the exact number and identity of future signings remain uncertain at this point. Hugging Chat - Both outdated and yet also mildly interesting According to recent transfer news and rumours, Leeds United is expected to be active in the transfer market and sign players during this season. Here are some of the potential transfers: Bamba Dieng from Marseille: Leeds United is expected to complete a €10 million deal for striker Bamba Dieng from Marseille. Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig: Leeds United agreed on a £20 million deal with RB Leipzig for midfielder Tyler Adams during the summer transfer window. Luis Sinisterra: Leeds United signed Luis Sinisterra for £20 million. Interest in a £15 million attacker: A report mentions Leeds United's interest in signing an unnamed £15 million attacker, with Celtic also among the interested clubs. Battle for Bournemouth youngster: Leeds United is in a battle with Sunderland to sign a 'fantastic' Bournemouth youngster. AC Milan defender: Leeds United and Watford are closely monitoring an AC Milan defender who is also attracting interest from Besiktas. These are the latest transfer news and rumors regarding Leeds United. The club seems to be actively pursuing signings to strengthen their squad. Gemini ( its returned from its tea break but apparently we dont need any new defenders) Leeds United Transfer Activity Leeds United are definitely in the market for new players. They've already made some signings, including Joe Rodon, Alex Cairns, and Joe Rothwell, but the club is looking to strengthen their squad further to compete in the Championship. Key areas of interest for Leeds include midfield and attacking options. To stay updated on the latest transfer news and rumors, I recommend checking out these reliable sources: Leeds Live: Provides in-depth coverage of Leeds United news, including transfers. Transfermarkt: Offers a comprehensive overview of Leeds United's transfer activity.
