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The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Monday 17th July)

Discussion in 'Leeds United' started by ellandback, Jul 17, 2023.

  1. ellandback

    ellandback Well-Known Member
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    Leeds United agree deal to sign Ethan Ampadu from Chelsea
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    By Phil Hay
    5h ago

    Leeds United have agreed a deal to Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu.

    The Championship club will pay £7million ($9.1m), plus additional add-ons, in a permanent deal for the 22-year-old centre-back, who can also play in defensive midfield. A medical will follow in due course.

    Ampadu has had four loan spells from Chelsea since joining the club from Exeter in 2017. He spent last season at Spezia — making 31 Serie A appearances for the relegated side — after previous temporary spells with RB Leipzig, Sheffield United and Venezia.

    But the Wales international, who has made just 12 senior appearances for Chelsea, is now set to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis this summer.
     
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    Everton will (try)
     
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  3. Mr Wolves-White

    Mr Wolves-White Well-Known Member

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    Agreed.

    If he has a decent October to December then someone will be in for him in January. It slightly scuppers West Hams plans as they see him.as a replacement for Declan Rice.
     
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  4. Mr Wolves-White

    Mr Wolves-White Well-Known Member

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    Not the right profile for Dyche. He's not an over the hill English man who can only play 442
     
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  5. wakeybreakyheart

    wakeybreakyheart Well-Known Member

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    If we are looking like promotion favourites by xmas why would he leave.
     
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  6. Mr Wolves-White

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    Cos I don't think we'll be promotion favourites this year and the likes of West Ham and Liverpool who have got European Football have been circling since we got relegated.
     
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  7. wakeybreakyheart

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    Very
     
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  8. wakeybreakyheart

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    Get the faith
     
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  9. Leedsoflondon

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    He’s a good player and I’d be happy if he stayed, it would give us more of a chance of promotion but let’s be honest, he’s not a world beater so can be replaced.
     
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  10. wakeybreakyheart

    wakeybreakyheart Well-Known Member

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    You need a mix to compete.
     
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  11. Mr Wolves-White

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    I'd be happy if he stayed but I honestly think he'll be gone in January. It's like Gnonoto there's too much interest in him. I can think of 3 clubs off the top of my head that are interested in him.
     
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    Especially those paddys....<whistle>
     
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    It's amazing being in a team sitting top and winning every week. Every day is fun, training is great, team banter is great and you just want to play every day.

    If we keep hold of Gnonto, Adams, Sinisterra etc and they are playing well, scoring goals, winning games I think it's very difficult to leave that environment.

    It wouldn't surprise me if the 49ers have told Adams that he may as well stay until he's fit and if he still wants out in January then he can go with their blessing.
     
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    Okay, but these are two where we should dig our heels in and demand top dollar, particularly Gnonto, he’s still got four years left on his contract.
     
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  15. Doc

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    Whoever we buy we have to accept it’s a player chosen by FARKE and makes no difference what we think. We just have to accept it and back it right up until it doesnt
     
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  16. Eireleeds1

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    Hope this isn’t correct
     
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  17. FORZA LEEDS

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    Another stupid decision to sell him to Barcelona when the whole world knew they were skint and already owed various clubs millions.

    Chelsea were willing to pay the whole fee up front to get the deal done but Leeds caved in to Raphinha’s demands.
     
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  18. Mr Wolves-White

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    I think there wee a few clubs willing to pay the full amount up but the silly twat had his heart set on Barca.
     
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    If true then they'll try to get Rod. I believe that Newcastle are interested are are willing to pay £80 million.
     
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  20. Doc

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    If there’s a problem with Barcelona payments eufa and la Liga will ban them and stop all transfers. Stop panicking ffs it seems everyone just wants to blame Leeds for everything
     
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