The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 25th June) Archie 'definitely considering' move to Bundesliga giants
Good Morning. It's Tuesday 25th June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Archie 'definitely considering' move to Bundesliga giants
Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund have been freshly linked with Leeds starlet Archie Gray after a leaked message got printed in the German Press. Deutsch media outlet 'Bild' revealed that the Eighteen year old's entourage had told them that Gray was 'definitely considering' a move to the Signal Iduna Park, which could leave family members horrified and fans incensed, should the move take place! The former Academy star is contracted until 2028, having renewed his terms earlier this year. To make matters worse, the German tabloids are suggesting a maximum fee of 35 million euros (£29.5m).
The Champions League finalist has set its sights on Archie Gray (18). The central midfielder is already being celebrated as a new child prodigy in his home country. Gray currently has a contract with Leeds until 2028 and currently has a market value of 18 million euros, and the trend is rising.
It has now leaked out from his circle that he is considering a move to the Ruhr club to take the next step in his career. After all, he could immediately prove his skills in the premier league with the black and yellow team. However, there are different reports about the transfer fee for the highly talented player. There is talk of anything from 20 million pounds to around 35 million euros.
Could Canadian ace replace Summerville
Canadian International Liam Millar could be on his way to Elland Road this Summer if the Whites lose the services of Crysencio Summerville. The versatile 24 year old had an outstanding campaign whilst on-loan at Preston last season; even scoring a late winner against ten men Leeds, after Meslier took Boxing Day literally! Millar joined Swiss outfit Basel from Liverpool in a £1.3m deal back in 2021, and only has twelve months left on his contract. He netted five times and contributed as many assists for the Lilywhites last season, and was their third best player with a 'Whoscored' average of 6.90. Sheffield Utd and Burnley are also interested in his services.
Whites set to stay in the black
As their financial tax year looms, Leeds look set to stay within the confines of Financial Fair Play, thanks mainly to the sales of Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams. The Whites are permitted to show losses of up to £83m over their last three year cycle to stay on the right side of profit and sustainability (£35m (x2) for both seasons in the top flight, and £13m for our last campaign in the Championship).
Pre tax losses of £37.6m (21/22) and £33.7m (22/23) have seen Leeds sail precariously close to their rolling £70m limit, leaving them a buffer of £12.6m to take care of debts from last season! Thankfully, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post, the £40m raised from Bournemouth for the services of Messrs Sinisterra and Adams should mean that Leeds will stay on the right side of FFP without an emergency fire sale before the end of the month.