The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 1st July)

Good Morning. It's Tuesday 1st July, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

Leeds set to complete bargain Bornauw signing

Leeds United are on the verge of adding significant defensive reinforcement with the imminent arrival of Wolfsburg centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw. The towering Belgian is scheduled for a medical at Thorp Arch on Tuesday morning, following a slight delay in his travel plans on Monday.

The Whites have reportedly agreed a bargain £5.1 million fee for the 26-year-old, marking a potentially shrewd piece of business in the current transfer market. If all goes according to plan with the medical, Bornauw is expected to sign a four-year contract at Elland Road.

Bornauw brings a wealth of experience to the Leeds squad, having amassed over 140 appearances in the Bundesliga. He’s also demonstrated a surprising knack for finding the back of the net, scoring 11 goals during his time in Germany. This aerial threat in the final third will undoubtedly be a welcome addition to Leeds' attacking options from set-pieces. He's renowned as being one of the best headers of the ball in the entire Bundesliga over the past few seasons.

While injury and illness limited Bornauw to around 700 minutes of Bundesliga action last season, it's important to remember that such setbacks are an inherent part of the sport. The Leeds medical team will undoubtedly be thorough in their examination, ensuring he's physically ready to contribute to the team.

Despite the interrupted season, his underlying statistics suggest a player with considerable potential. His XG (expected goals) data indicates that he could have potentially scored eight goals had he maintained full fitness. This highlights his attacking prowess and ability to get into dangerous positions.

With four caps for the Belgium national team, Bornauw also brings international experience to the table. Fans will be hoping he can quickly adapt to the demands of the top flight and become a key figure in the team's survival. The signing of Sebastiaan Bornauw represents a significant step forward for the Whites as they look to strengthen for life in the Premier League.

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Signings indicate tactical shift

As the countdown to pre-season training at Thorp Arch draws near, Leeds recent transfer activity hints at a significant tactical shift. The acquisitions of Nmecha, Bornauw, and Bijol—towering figures known for their aerial dominance and physical presence—suggest a change from the club's ground-based, possession-oriented style.

For years, Leeds have prioritised keeping the ball on the deck and dictating play through intricate passing sequences, even before their Championship return in 2022/23. However, the profile of these new signings indicates a potential move towards a more robust and direct approach.

Nmecha, Bornauw, and Bijol are not players easily intimidated. Their imposing stature and strength suggest a team ready to battle for every ball, win aerial duels, and impose themselves physically on opponents. This emphasis on physicality, work rate and aerial threats could prove crucial in their bid to avoid the drop.

It's still early days, but these signings indicate a change of formation, perhaps with a solid back three, providing a foundation of defensive stability. With these towering players at the back, Leeds could become a formidable force in both boxes, capable of defending crosses effectively and posing a significant threat from set-pieces - all we need now is someone to deliver them!

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Bornauw wont become a key member of the team. He will be squad filling.

 

Morning all. Again not a scooby doo who he is. I could of come on here and lied saying yeah decent player when I've seen him on tv etc etc.
but honestly not a clue. Just checked his stats looks pretty injury prone and had a issue with bone marrow surely that can't be good.
Started last season as a first 11 then got injured and never really got back in. Another one we have to take on trust of the scouts and people behind the scenes.
big strapping lad who plays Centre Half looks like we are preparing a muscle outfit. looks like he will be the one replacing Wober which on paper Wober is the better player. good luck to him and welcome to Leeds is basically all i can say.

 

Morning all,

It’s all very well signing these players who are good in the air, but as Solomon and Rothwell were the only ones who had a decent set piece delivery and are no longer at the club who will take the free kicks and corners?

Wonder how they’ll get on the end of for example one of Gruev’s floaty deliveries.

 

It looks like Joe Rothwell is on his way to Rangers!

 

Wonder is Peter crouch fit. He’d suit the new system

 

Poor lad. Did nothing wrong in my books and certainly doesn’t deserve his career to be ended so abruptly like that. Shocking

 

I liked Rothwell. Gave 100%

 

I sure @Aski will tell us the stats, but we are poor at set pieces, both taking them (failing to beat the first man) and scoring from them. Strujik has occasional flashes of being a good set piece target, but we're the proverbial banjo and cows arse at corners. As to defending them...

 

Morning all we should get some money back from wober and struijk. Neither of those two are worth keeping one (pascal) has failed at prem level. As for wober never turned up for us only Austria. Harrison needs selling too so there will be funds avaliable.

 

Harrison could be tricky.
Can't see any pl club being interested so he might decide to see out his contract with us. Im sure the pays not too bad

 

Any news on the Anton Stach rumours from yesterday? Seems to have gone quiet.

 

Afternoon all. No infux today of players yet.. 49ERS doing their usual activity in the market - Very quietly.

 

Is Solomon not coming back.

 

I will be watching with interest how he gets on.

 

Hopefully he fits in perfect and is hopeless like his team mates

 

Think it depends on if new spurs manager wants him. Said he wanted to fight for his place there. We might still have a chance

 

Seeing as it's a slow day thought I'd share a few of the daughters window art that she does...after I posted my framed Leeds badges that seemed to go down well

 

just a couple more

 

Sorry meant this size ...doh