Leeds United emerge as shock candidates to sign former Chelsea striker and Premier League winner
It has been claimed that Leeds United is interested in Michy Batshuayi, who won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2017.
As the season comes to a conclusion, Leeds United is reportedly mulling a move for Michy Batshuayi, the striker who was once with Chelsea.
A wealth of attacking quality has been available to Daniel Farke as he looks to lead the Whites back to the Premier League right away. Seldom do second-tier teams have players in their ranks like Joel Piroe, Patrick Bamford, Georginio Rutter, Crysencio Summerville, Daniel James, and Wilfried Gnonto.
Interestingly, Leeds is three points behind league leaders Leicester City despite having a one-point lead over Ipswich Town in the automatic promotion chase. It seems inevitable for the Foxes to win the championship as the last stretch of the season draws near. A month ago, they were 12 points ahead.
Farke’s success is based on defensive solidity, despite the common belief that Leeds’ attacking threat has fired them up. Despite conceding the fewest Championship goals (28) this season, the Whites are the fourth-lowest scorers in the play-off rankings.
Rumours from Turkey state that Leeds is keeping an eye on former Chelsea striker Batshuayi, who is now playing for Super Lig powerhouse Fenerbahce. The 30-year-old’s contract expires in June. He scored five goals to help the Blues win the Premier League in 2017.
Leeds, according to the article, thinks they can reach an agreement, although Fenerbahce has the option to prolong for an additional year. In 34 goals this season throughout all competitions, Batshuayi has scored 20 goals.
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Leeds to accept Sam Greenwood offer after ‘£1.5m’ reveal – sources
Football Insider has been informed by sources that Sam Greenwood will be sold by Leeds United during the summer transfer season.
The 22-year-old’s strong performance while on loan at Middlesbrough suggests he won’t be reintegrated at Elland Road.
After Leeds was relegated from the Premier League in the summer of 2023, Greenwood is one of numerous players from the team who will be playing on loan in 2023–24.
After going on loan during the summer transfer window of the previous year, Luis Sinisterra and Robin Koch have already achieved permanent relocations outside of Yorkshire.
Other players who might relocate with them include Jack Harrison, Marc Roca, Max Wober, Brenden Aaronson, and Rasmus Kristensen.
Greenwood set to be sold by Leeds – Middlesbrough have ‘£1.5m’ option
Middlesbrough has a £1.5 million option to sign Greenwood permanently this summer, according to a report from October 2023.
During his tenure at Boro, he has made 33 appearances overall, scoring five goals and providing three assists.
At Riverside Stadium, the England Under-21 international has mostly featured as a left winger.
Leeds, who are currently ranked second in the Championship, have made significant progress in their quest to rejoin the Premier League thanks to their recent hot play.
According to sources, the German coach is eager to add fresh talent while remaining faithful to his current squad for the 2024–25 season.
