The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Monday 10th July) At least six new faces expected at Elland Road
Good Morning. It's Monday 10th July, and here are the latest headline from Elland Road...
At least six new faces expected at Elland Road
Leeds are confident of bringing in at least six new faces to Elland Road, but only once they have trimmed down their wage bill, according to an article in Football Insider. Diego Llorente, Robin Koch and Brenden Arronson have all left Elland Road in the few days (all on loan), whilst Joel Robles and Adam Forshaw, who were both invited back to pre-season training, have decided not to return.
With only 27 days between now and the visit of Cardiff City, fans must be sweating like a BBC presenter who thought this week would be a good time to take some annual leave! Players take time to gel, and the longer they leave it, the more difficult it will be to unearth the bargains.
The article suggests Leeds are in the market for a new keeper, centre-back, right-back, left-back, winger and striker, though having already lost four midfielders from last season (if you count McKennie), and with Marc Roca's switch to Real Bettis imminent, perhaps they should refocus their efforts on the middle of the park.
Fulham may scupper Leeds bid to sign Sky Blues ace
Leeds have been dealt a hammer blow in their pursuit of Coventry City midfielder Gustavo Hamer. According to Phil Hay, the 26yo is high on Daniel Farke's most wanted list, but the Whites now face competition from Premier League outfit Fulham.
Hamer stood out last season, and was instrumental in helping the Sky Blues all the way to the play off final, where they eventually lost to Luton Town after a penalty shoot out. He netted 11 times last season, and provided 11 assists.
Brazilian born Hamer, moved to the Netherlands as a toddler, where he was adopted. His talent for the beautiful game was spotted by Feyenoord when he was 14. He spent seven years in Rotterdam developing his skills before moving on to PEC Zwolle. In 2020, Coventry City shelled out £1m for the defensive midfielder. He currently has 12 months remaining on his contract.
49ers will pull out all the stops to keep Adams
49ers Enterprises will do everything in their power to keep Tyler Adams at Elland Road next season, according to an article in the Daily Mirror. Adams, 24, a fans favourite from the moment he touched down in West Yorkshire, has been linked with a host of top flight moves, yet the investment conglomerate (the 11th wealthiest sporting investment group in the world, according to Forbes) will pull out all the stops, in an attempt to make him stay.
Keeping someone of his class at Elland Road would dramatically improve Leeds' chances of automatic promotion. His dogged performances and organisational skills also make him the ideal candidate for the Captains armband next term, but is he willing to sacrifice chances of potential silverware, and risk his International career having dropped down to the Championship!
Paraag Marathe and Co will know the importance of keeping the USA skipper on board, and will, no doubt be making promises to him. There has been very little to cheer about this Summer, and actions speak louder than words. The rebuilding process must start now!
Llorente's subliminal dig at Leeds
After much toing and froing, Diego Llorente has rejoined Roma on a season long loan. Little is known about the move, and whether it includes a buy out clause, but what we do know is, Llorente is delighted to leave Elland Road.
Speaking from his twitter account, the 29yo told Roma fans he did everything in his power to force the move, and expressed his delight to be back alongside his team-mates (Roma, not Leeds).
I’ve always known I’d do everything possible to stay, not just to remain part of such a historic club, but also to be back alongside my team-mates to fight together, with our fans, to achieve targets that we deserve.