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The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 29th January)

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  1. ellandback

    ellandback Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Good Morning. It's Wednesday 29th January, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

    Leeds Targett Newcastle ace

    Leeds have made a surprise inquiry for Newcastle United's left-back, Matt Targett according to multiple newspaper sources in the last 24 hours.

    The 29-year-old has experienced a significant downturn in playing time at St. James' Park, largely due to persistent injuries that have hampered his progress over the past 18 months. Since making his move permanent from Aston Villa for £15 million in the summer of 2022, Targett has only managed to start 12 matches, a stark contrast to the 16 starts he enjoyed during a four-month loan spell prior to the transfer.

    Now, he finds himself further down the pecking order, behind Lewis Hall, Lloyd Kelly, and Dan Burn. Consequently, Newcastle are understood to be receptive to offers for the player, with Leeds United emerging as one of the favourites for his signature. The Magpies are expecting a fee of between £11m - £15m, which sounds ludicrous given the circumstances.

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    Are Leeds running out of time & options

    With the deadline for the January transfer window looming, pressure is mounting on Daniel Farke and the Leeds recruitment team from long suffering fans on social media to come up with the goods!

    Three players hotly linked with moves to LS11 have not materialised. Emi Buendia has signed for Bayer Leverkusen, Louis Barry has gone to Hull, whilst Brighton’s Julio Enciso has penned a loan move to Ipswich Town. With a cash pot of £300m up for grabs, it's not surprising that the chasing pack have all strengthened this month,


    Mixed messages from the gaffer do not help. Daniel Farke has gone from 'not being a fan of bringing in new faces in January', and 'not wanting to upset the dynamics in the dressing room' to performing a 180 degree U-turn during his recent (Burnley) pre-match press conference revealing receptiveness for a playmaker, centre-forward, and a versatile centre-back.

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  2. FORZA LEEDS

    FORZA LEEDS Well-Known Member

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    Matt Targett just so happens to be none of the above.

    It’s all bollocks :emoticon-0176-smoke
     
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  3. ristac

    ristac Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Morning all

    I don't know if the entire Targett story is made up by an agent or if it is just the fee, £11m for a crock who might never get back to his best and who will have zero value at the end of his contract. In 11.5 years, he has made 181 appearances, he averages 15 appearances a season, he had a great time at Villa but very little game time either side.

    If we can get him cheap or on a free then go for it but even half the £11m - £15m quoted we should turn our backs
     
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  4. oldschool

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    if that's the real target...then we need more practice, as we are way off with our aim! ;)
     
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  5. Wakey

    Wakey Well-Known Member

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    If we get a striker i don't think we will need a 10.i would get rid of the austrian pronto and bring a defender in as cover across the back four.
     
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  6. Poly

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    And what are the requirements to be an "Ace" ?
     
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  7. Leedsoflondon

    Leedsoflondon Well-Known Member

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    Someone that can stay fit might be a help. Bamford is already keeping our medical team busy enough as it is <ok>
     
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  8. 2020VisionofLeeds

    2020VisionofLeeds Well-Known Member

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    Hey he’s got injury problems, so a) he’s our sort of player, b) he can be injured and unavailable in all 11 positions, a real utility player.
     
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