The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 4th July) An agreement with Kamara already in the pipeline
Good Morning. It's Thursday 4th July, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
An agreement with Kamara already in the pipeline
News is beginning to filtering through suggesting Glen Kamara has agreed personal terms with Ligue One outfit Rennes! The 28 year old had a steady first season with the Whites, completing 2968 minutes of league game time with an average 'Whoscored' rating of 6.68. He notched up three assists, but failed to find the back of the net.
Leeds lack of goals from midfield last season is a worry. The only league goal from a midfielder 23/24) came in the Play-Off Semi finals, when Gruev's intelligently taken free-kick caught out Angus Gunn in the 4-0 victory over Norwich City. This was also their first goal direct from free-kick since the last day of the 20/21 season. According to ouest-france.fr...
In midfield, while negotiations with AS Roma continue for Le Fée, the Finn Glen Kamara (Leeds) is one of the priority leads. An agreement with the player is already in the pipeline.
Seagulls to try again for Rutter
Brighton are set to test Leeds Utd's resolve with a second bid for French U21 International Georginio Rutter! The talented playmaker is 18 months into his five and a half year contract at Elland Road, and supposedly loving life in West Yorkshire. His mischievous antics and fun loving persona have made him a favourite both on and off the field, even likening him to Ezgjan Alioski.
The term of his contract indicates Leeds are looking at long term success, but money talks! At what price would you let Rutter leave the club?
Cooper set to depart after rejecting 12 month deal
Liam Cooper lets set to leave Leeds Utd this Summer, after rejecting a new 12 month deal, bringing his decade long tenure to an end. The Scottish International centre-back, who turns 33 next month, wanted two more years at Elland Road but the club refused, and now it looks inevitable that the former skipper will be looking for a new club this Summer, probably in the Championship.
Cooper has a young family, so is not expected to venture too far, so don't discount a move to Sheffield Utd/Wednesday, Preston, Boro, Sunderland, Blackburn or even a return to Hull City. In-truth Daniel Farke just doesn't rate Cooper, hence he was restricted to 714 minutes of game time last season. At-least it means his £25,000 a week wages can be put to good use!
With Cooper departing, will Farke give Charlie Cresswell a second chance to show his worth? The 21 year old centre-back recently rejected personal terms with Ligue One outfit Toulouse, after passing his medical!