Good Morning. It's Thursday 29th August, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road AO - let's go Ao Tanaka will undergo a medical at Thorp Arch later today, ahead of his proposed £2.6m move from Bundesliga 2 outfit Fortuna Dusseldorf. The Japan international midfielder has entered the final twelve months of the contract, and is keen for a move to England. He has 27 International caps, and has netted eight times. The same plane carrying Tanaka was yesterday at Cologne, which will only fuel speculation surrounding Dejan Ljubicic. Tanaka has been loosely compared to Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham. A box-to-box midfielder who will stifle any attacks, clean up loose possession and pop up in the penalty area when needed. He's comfortable on the ball, and will run at defenders defences, and is seen as a leader on the pitch. His imminent arrival pushes Charlie Crew further down the pecking order. Surely it's time to send him out on loan? He may not be the big name signing many were hoping for, but according to J-Soccer Magazine, his price tag could soar in the next couple of years if he continues to impress. Speaking exclusively to the Breakfast Debate:- "Potential to be a Premier League star or a player who makes the team a lot of money in re-sale value in a year or three! Classy midfielder." please log in to view this image £15m Hamer deal on cards Unconfirmed reports suggest Leeds could land Gus Hamer before Friday's deadline in a £15m deal plus add-ons. After rejecting a £13m bid earlier in the week, the Blades placed an £18m price tag around the neck of their midfield talisman, a decision which infuriated gaffer Chris Wilder. There's no love lost between either club; selling their star player would be bad enough, but losing him to a bitter rival/promotion competitor would surely create acrimony and anger around South Yorkshire! Even at £18m, it is well within Leeds budget, and according to various news outlets, Hamer is keen on the move. The lights were on til late at Elland Road last night, suggesting more signings are on their way, but time is running out. If Sheffield Utd lose Hamer, they'll want a replacement, and have been linked strongly with Phillip Billing who has fallen out of favour at Bournemouth, but new reports this morning suggest he is unwilling to drop to the Championship! please log in to view this image Gladback readying bid for Wober Borussia Mönchengladbach are expected to make a late bid for Leeds exile Max Wober before tomorrow's deadline. The Bundesliga have agreed to sell midfielder Man Kone. Both Roma and Milan are fighting over his €15m signature, which if completed in time would allow them to take Wober on a permanent deal. Several sources state that Leeds are looking for offers north of £15m. In reality, Leeds see the Austrian International as a disruptive influence, and will be keen to see the back of him. Gladbach have exhausted pleas of taking Wober on loan, and are expected to make a firm offer within the next 24 hours. please log in to view this image
Morning all. next 48 hours will be a bonanza for the click bait sites. One of the lads this morning calls himself a Yorkshire reporter and declared Hamer was definitely done and dusted. Only problem is that Yorkshire reporter has 1k followers only. Now when Fab announces the ears tend to prick up. Just when we get a few in and we want to see them SKY aren't showing Saturdays game
Looking positive. Farkes test will be integrating them into a team PDQ and determining the optimum formation. Hopefully the options available will see changes in tactics during games.
Playing for another team mostly. And having a face like a slapped arse whenever he puts a Leeds shirt on.
Going off the clip on the tube I've seen of ao he looks like he likes to have a pop at the onion bag ... unusual if so as we don't seem to bother with using boots for that purpose
Afternoon all Hamer excites me but then so did Piroe. Signings like Ao Tanka are a gamble but you need to uncover some bargain gems
TBH, he's got a face like a slapped arse when he's not wearing our shirt. Such are the joys of being an ugly basturd, so Ell tells me from personal experience.
I think we have the best winger in the league in Solomon and now the best box to box midfielder in the league too and now an even better forward line than last season
TBH, him just being at the club could spread negativity. He does not want to be there. He is that one rotten apple...
Does anyone know what Liam Coopers problem is? He was about to be announced as a new Hull player but the deal has fallen through. It fell through at Watford too, it fell through at Rangers and wasn’t he supposed to be going to Sheff Utd and Huddersfield Town or was it Middelsboro?
Only thing I’ve seen reported previously is that he wants a two year deal but is only being offered one, reason he left us. Don’t know if that’s the case this time.
Unusual but apparently Bamford out injured again with a hammy, jeez I hope he has gone by this time tomoz. Yes and I thank him for his service in getting us promoted, but FFS that was years ago and he has done fook all since and hardly played. Dan James out too so maybe we get to see Ramizani and Solomon
