The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 19th December) Are Leeds really in talks with Galatasaray over winger?
Good Morning. It's Tuesday 19th December, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Are Leeds really in talks with Galatasaray over winger
Reports from Turkey suggest Leeds are in talks with galatasaray over winger Kerem Akturkoglu. The Turkish International has contributed seven goals and eight assists from 27 matches so far this season, whilst operating on the left wing as an inverted winger, similar to how Summerville has been operating for the Whites this season. He joined the Sarı-Kırmızılılar (The Yellow-Reds) in 2020, and has netted 28 times in 104 appearances. His contract runs until the Summer of 2026, and is valued at around £15m on Transfermarkt
It would be surprising however, disappointing if Leeds were willing to do business with Galatasaray, after the events in Istanbul twenty-three years ago. Surely, Leeds will not be willing to let Summerville leave next month, whatever the offer, and as such do not need another wide man.
Leeds produce most shots from within penalty area
Leeds produce more shots on goal from within the penalty area than any other Championship side. Data collected from 'Whoscored, (the most in-depth and complete football statistical website) shows that on average, Leeds produce 10.1 efforts on goal per game. Ipswich are in second place with 9.8, Sunderland are third - 9.1, then come Leicester 8.7 and Boro 8.1. Farke's men are joint fourth along with Swansea and Bristol City for efforts from within the six yard box (1.2 shots per game), behind Southampton 1.5, Boro 1.5 and Leicester City 1.3.
Surprisingly the Whites are a lowly 10th, when it comes to shots from outside of the area (4.8), with Hull Sunderland and Plymouth leading the way. All in all, Leeds average 16.3 efforts at goal each game. This leaves them in third place, 0.3 behind both Leicester City and Ipswich Town.
Leeds may top most efforts from within the penalty area, but are only joint third (along with Southampton) when it comes to putting these chances away (behind Leicester City 1.6, Ipswich Town 1.4 and Blackburn 1.2). The Whites are one of seven clubs in second place for netting from six yards out 0.4, whilst from distance are joint eighth 0.2.
Leeds can't keep hold of the ball
Leeds are the most dispossessed side in the Championship, according to new data from 'Whoscored.com'.
On average, the Whites are relieved of the ball 9.9 times a game, more than any other Championship club. They also rank in the bottom four (along with Rotherham) for unsuccessful touches 16.5. Leeds rate highly for their short passing game (5th, averaging 430 passes a game), but are bottom of the pile for accurate long passes, just 16.6. Only Blackburn are caught offside more than Leeds this season too.