The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 11th January) - Burnley open to offers for Welsh star
Good Morning. It's Thursday 11th January, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Burnley open to offers for Welsh star
Burnley would be open to cashing in on Connor Roberts according to an article in the Daily Mirror (so it must be true).
Rumours circling around Elland Road suggest the 28yo is keen on a move to West Yorkshire having fallen out of favour at Turf Moor. The majority of his eight starts this season occurred much earlier in the season, and if truth be told, his form was awful, affording him a miserable 6.00 Whoscored rating; but at least he'll be fresh.
The 28yo was one of the first names on the Clarets team sheet last season, but has failed to even make the bench in recent times. He's close friends with fellow Welsh International Joe Rodon. This should at least make his settling in period easier.
If a deal is to be done, it will happen quickly. Burnley want to reinvest in new players, and the clock is ticking.....
A massive gamble
It's looking increasingly likely that Connor Roberts will be a Leeds Utd player before the end of the month, but is it a calculated gamble worth making? The 28 year old was one of the first names on the Clarets team sheet last season, but his form has undoubtedly dropped since then; he's even failed to make the bench in recent times!
Farke will be pinning his hopes that Roberts will rediscover his mojo, and help Leeds to a top two finish come May. Should Leeds be setting their sights a little higher than a Burnley reject or will Farke unearth an absolute bargain?
Leeds remain keen on Cherries duo
Daniel Farke remains keen to sign David Brooks and Chris Mepham from Bournemouth this month according to various reports in the media. Leeds were initially also interested in the services of Kieffer Moore, but with Bamford back on song, and although he too is Welsh (a requisite for this transfer window), it is believed the gaffer is no longer looking for a forward.
Mepham 26, operates as a burley centre back. At 6ft 4 and 88kg, his physical strength and aerial dominance would make him a strong contender for any Championship outfit. With Cresswell and Cooper being linked with moves away from Elland Road, Mepham would add both experience and stability to the Leeds ranks. He has 44 caps for Wales.
Brooks is a playmaker, a position that Leeds have had problems filling since Pablo left for sunnier climates two and a half years ago. His creativity and vision would make a strong signing for any second tier club, so we shouldn't be surprised that Southampton are also in the mix.
Brooks is 26, and can also operate on the right wing. He's made just two starts this season.