The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Friday 11th October)

Good Morning. It's Friday 11th October, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road

Kouyaté hotly tipped to join Whites

Leeds are being hotly tipped with former West Ham, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest midfielder Cheikhou Kouyaté

The soon to be 35yo (December) is a free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest in the Summer, and could therefore join the Whites outside of the regulated transfer windows. During his illustrious 17 year career, the Senegalese International has played almost 500 league games, as well as 97 caps for his Country.

There has been an increasing demand for Daniel Farke to dip into the free agent market, after losing influential midfield duo Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev to long term knee injuries. Whilst AO Tanaka and Joe Rothwell are proving valuable stand-ins, Kouyate would add both strength in depth, extra quality and of-course experience. He can play as a defensive midfielder, or centre-back.

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Joseph hattrick for Spain youngsters

Mateo Joseph netted a first half hattrick for Spain U21's, running out 4-3 victors over Kazakhstan last night.

The 20yo was enjoying his first ever start for Santi Sanchez's side, instantly repaying him in kind with goals in the 15th, 23rd and 44th minute. He was a constant thread to the Kazakhstani defence during his hour long stint, showcasing his predatory instincts in and around the six yard box, where incidentally all his goals came from.

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Keep his Spanish shirt on under the Leeds one, purely to keep him warm obviously

 

My guess is we’d likely use Schmidt, Gnonto or one of the youngsters as midfield cover, once James and Solomon are back. Personally don’t have a problem bringing someone in as cover, particularly someone with experience, but fitness and buy-in to the way Farke wants to play is essential. Can’t see it happening, but hey, who knows.

 

Morning all. No harm bringing in some bodies. Squad is pitifully light and any strengthening would be welcome as Im sure these aren't the last injuries of the season. I see Bamford said in an interview he considered leaving the club after the death threats to his family but changed his mind

 

Morning all, it's pissing it down here.

 

While laughing at the club and fans while checking his bank accounts.

 

Afternoon all

 

It's dark so I'll say good evening.

 

https://x.com/CNationsLeague/status/1845184307217957217

 

https://x.com/AllDayLUFC/status/1845193749951021249

 

A real sellout. What a waste of time risking another injury to one of our players with that level of interest in the match