Ben White conspiricy theory: He plays **** for BHA, no one wants to buy him, doesnt get in the matchday squad, BHA decide to sell to us at a knockdown price and miraculously he refinds his form.
I’ve updated the player list on the U23 sticky above https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-news/26968/stuart-mckinstry-agrees-new-contract
This is a very good tip and apparently we are in negotiations with Udinese for Rodrigo De Paul. Capped by Argentina 17 times, 26yo and a proper No10
Common sense says why pay £25m-£30m for a Brentford player when you can spend the same and get a top top International proven at the top level? “After returning to the Premier League, Leeds have ambitious plans. In fact the club are trying to close the deal for Rodrigo De Paul, the negotiation with Udinese is ongoing and the reports from The Telegraph have been confirmed, Leeds' ownership are in touch with Gino Pozzo to find the final agreement. De Paul would be the third significant signing for Leeds after Koch and Rodrigo and he could be the right profile to bring experience and quality to Bielsa's squad for next season.”
Or wait till they get relegated and get him for knock down price next season. Hecwould still have 4 years left on his thirty five grand a week contract not sustainable in the championship.
No problem for me, I can see the players look different, might be hard for you listening on your radio.
It’s a big asset having Bielsa a lot of them want to play for him. We haven’t been such a big draw since the glory days under Hockaday. (Possibly I meant Revie there, memory a bit fuzzy these days)
Looking at the above creation charts Rodrigo De Paul would be 2nd in the Premier League behind the ginger guy from City
To be serious I did notice in those clips a number where he did a great job beating his man but the final pass was hoovered up by the defence. That was the real reason for the comment. But I’m sure he’ll be the best we’ve had in many a long year. Not counting Pablo who I see as a slightly different role.
2020 Just read some more data and in Italy he was responsible for 30 goals this season which put him as No2 in Italy things have actually moved on now as The Udinese owner has flown into London and meeting Radz “Leeds would be bringing in one of the Serie A’s best midfielders if they can secure this move, with his goal involvements exceptional. Since the beginning of the 18/19 season, de Paul has been involved in 30 goals – the most of any midfielder in Italy – ahead of the likes of Radja Nainggolan. With talks underway in London, this is certainly another to watch this week”
We seem to be finding players to create and score goals. It was a big problem last seaon with roberts.. Costa.. And harrison scoring so few from so many chances. I asked for quality and have harped on all last season. So now it's offical Wakey is happy.......... Nearly.
