The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Friday 18th July)

Good Morning. It's Friday 21st July, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

Paixao deal could end up costing Leeds €45m

Leeds are intensifying their efforts to sign versatile Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao, aiming to bolster their attacking options. The 25-year-old Brazilian has emerged as a prime target for the Whites, with sources indicating that the 49ers have given their full approval, believing he possesses the qualities to make an immediate and significant impact at Elland Road. His blend of pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability is seen as a crucial asset for a team looking to establish themselves in the top flight.

However, the pursuit is far from straightforward. Leeds are hesitant to meet Feyenoord's substantial asking price. The Dutch club have initially valued Paixao at €30 million (approximately £26 million) plus massive bonuses, a figure that Leeds finds challenging given their overall transfer budget and strategic spending plans.

Journalist Sacha Tavolieri recently highlighted the complexities surrounding any potential deal. He noted that Feyenoord has already demonstrated their firm valuation of the player by rejecting a prior bid from French giants Olympique Marseille. This strong stance from the Eredivisie champions underscores their unwillingness to compromise on their asking price, presenting a significant hurdle for Leeds United to overcome.

The Breakfast Debate caught up with respected transfer guru Ekrem Konur for his thoughts on the matter.
Whilst the Whites have seemingly muscled their way to the front of the queue for Paixao's signature, they face ferocious competition from other interested clubs for the 25-year-old.

Crucially, Konur revealed that Feyenoord's ultimate valuation, when all said and done and including various add-ons, could reach as high as €45 million (almost £39 million). This revised and considerably higher asking price could prove to be the ultimate stumbling block, potentially pricing Leeds United out of the race for his signature altogether.

The significant disparity between Leeds's willingness to spend and Feyenoord's valuation of Paixao puts the Premier League newcomers in a tricky position. While securing a player of Paixao's calibre would undoubtedly be a major coup, the financial outlay required might force Leeds to reassess their options elsewhere.

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Hoffenheim line up Stach replacement

Leeds United's quest to sign German International midfielder Anton Stach has been handed a significant boost. Reports indicate that Hoffenheim, Stach's current club, are actively preparing for his departure by lining up a replacement.

It appears the Bundesliga side has accepted the likelihood of losing their star player, with news circulating that they have set their sights on Leicester City's experienced midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi. This proactive move by Hoffenheim suggests they are resigned to Stach moving on, clearing a significant hurdle for Leeds in their pursuit.

Crucially, personal terms between Leeds United and Anton Stach are already understood to be agreed, paving the way for a deal that could now be imminent. Securing the signature of the talented German International would undoubtedly be a major coup for Leeds, especially considering the extensive list of clubs vying for his services.

Stach has attracted interest from around Europe, including Burnley and Brentford, Bundesliga side Stuttgart, and more recently, Turkish giants Besiktas. Leeds fending off such competition would underscore their growing appeal and ambition.

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Betis loan offer, with option, for Mateo Joseph has been rejected. Leeds insist he's not for sale.

 

I'd sell him. We need players ready this season. If he turns out to be a world beater then so be it. Premier league survival is all I care about right now

Bollocks to a loan deal and bollocks to Betis

Morning all

 

I'd happily loan him out but only for a decent fee and I probably wouldn't deal with Betis.

Loan him to Rangers, European football, big crowds, expectation and a league where he could do really well. Could be the making of him.

 

Are we expecting Longstaff announcement today. Im guessing the medical was done yesterday, then the videos and interview either last night or this morning.

 

I'd agree, there's a player there, just not ready yet, either what you say or a decent Championship team, where he'll get games, then we'll know how good he is.
If we do go back down, chances are we'll need him.

 

Hopefully those are the exact words we said to them

 

No. Announcement will be on deadline day. Six week medical to be done and all sorts of penny pinching changes to offer to be lodged by the 49ers. Also awaiting the cash from the sales of the new away shirt to clear some of the overdraft

 

Morning all

When are we announcing Longstaff, I read reports how advanced we are with the likes of Stach, I thought Longstaff had his medical on Tuesday yet still no news

 

Don't even think he was back in the UK until yesterday!!

 

Medical was yesterday I think.

 

We tend to announce these things later in the day. Perhaps it’s just coincidence or the fact that we’re an American company and they don’t wake up till our lunchtime.

 

They'll have done the medical yesterday and shooting the promo's today. Prolly announced around 5 tonight.