Leeds United’s ‘two-pronged’ summer transfer plan leaked as 49ers plan to ‘lean on RedBull’
The owners of Leeds United have two summer transfer plans: one for the Championship and one for the Premier League.
It has been unclear for the past few weeks which league Leeds United will play in the following season. However, with Leeds United’s 2-1 victory over Preston North End the previous time out, it appears that Daniel Farke’s team will play in the Premier League the next time.
Leeds’ match against Oxford United on Friday may almost guarantee the 49ers’ return to the Premier League following a two-year break. All eyes will be on Sheffield United, who are in third position, and their performance against Cardiff City.
With Oxford United having won three of their past five games, including a 1-0 victory against Sheffield United, manager Gary Rowett is looking to pull off an upset against Leeds United on Friday as his tenacious team looks to maintain their Championship standing for another year.
However, promotion is currently in Leeds United’s grasp. They may be there after a few more victories, at which point their summer transfer plans could finally begin.
Graeme Bailey reveals Leeds United summer transfer plans with intriguing RedBull claim
Transfer specialist Graeme Bailey told Leeds United News that the team has two plans for the summer: one for case they are promoted, and another for if they stay in the Championship. Those working behind the scenes at Elland Road also acknowledge that they have a lot of work ahead of them during the summer transfer window, according to Bailey.
He said: “Leeds have had a two-pronged summer plan for much of this season – one Premier League and one Championship. They are very hopeful it is the Premier League plan. And yes they realise, they need to do work.
“Their current squad has a number of areas that need addressing: left-back, no.10, a striker and goalkeeper are the big ones, but I think we see half-a-dozen players come in. They will also be leaning on RedBull for their European knowledge, don’t underestimate that could be a big help to them this summer.”
How Leeds United might use RedBull connections in the summer transfer window
RedBull is one of Leeds United’s minority owners. With RedBull clubs’ general functionality frequently praised, it provides the Whites with a highly beneficial relationship in international football, and in European football specifically. RedBull’s potential to support Leeds United’s future transfer aspirations was previously disclosed by 49ers president Paraag Marathe.
Although one or two players have been linked to moves to West Yorkshire this season, Bailey’s remarks may indicate that Leeds United would instead turn to the RedBull scouting network in summer rather than pursuing players at other RedBull clubs.
At RB Salzburg, Adam Daghim was the final. Leeds United reportedly kept an eye on Daghim earlier this year, but the connection has since cooled off.
The match between Leeds United and Oxford United begins at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.
