Looks like he'll get his chance. I do wonder with Furlong's comments in his interview with the club whether he'll be kept on as the backup as well? Thing with Giles is I think Jakirović is flexible enough to try and actually play to his strengths, reduce his defensive commitments and allow him to attack more. Then we should see the best out of him.
That's me basing on it looking likely he'll sign rather than a great desire for him to. However if Jakirović fancies him for the season, it can't be that bad having him as cover in the squad until Matazo is back in Jan-ish surely.
https://not606.com/threads/winter-2025-transfer-thread.415740/page-61#post-18071868 John lundstram defensive midfielder Heard a whisper Jan 2, 2025 Well well well Chazz with the scoop I’d post more info if it wasn’t for that **** Leon
Turkish media seem to think Lundstram will leave without compensation or significantly lower than the €4 million remaining on his contract. It begs the question of what’s in it for him to come to us on a free transfer then.
id imagine he wants out from trabzon, its not even just being in turkey its in the middle of nowhere this is probably the only way he can get to play back in england/uk
He was on over £33K-a-week there though, which means we probably have to match that or offer more. We can’t offer him a signing-on bonus or pay agent fees either. Again, it just seems like a very expensive, short-term signing.
Just because he was on £33k a week, doesn't necessarily follow we'll pay him that, he might be happy for a bit less if it means moving back here.
If they give him a lump sum he might But no footballer will be doing that without it And it’s way too much for us To be paying
In the real world I've just taken a pay cut to get a job in Hull so I don't have to keep trekking to Leeds. It's not always about the money even in football
So… Released all we can release. Moved on 2 defenders, signed 1. Moved on 2 keepers, signed 1. Nowt else. Season starts in 2 weeks.