In the summer, Leeds was linked to a number of attacking midfielders, including Federico Buonanotte, Kenny McLean, Matt O’Riley, Nadiem Amiri, and others. But nothing materialised. An issue that requires further attention.
Leeds is thus left with improvised choices in their attacking midfield. Georginio Rutter and Joel Piroe are strikers who play as 10s. It’s advisable to go left for Cree Summerville. Joe Gelhardt is not competent enough to begin with.
Leeds requires a no. 10 or an attacking midfielder capable of creating and scoring at this level, as well as a left back. A participant that
However, more information was made public by The Athletic on Wednesday afternoon. In fact, rumours have emerged that Boro will finalise Azaz’s permanent £2.5 million transfer from Villa. An incredible deal for Boro.
The dearth of firepower in that area and Leeds’ attacking midfield problems would have been resolved, and manager Farke would have scored a steal. At £2.5 million, Azaz has a huge resale value.
Alternatively, Azaz might make his Boro debut this weekend in the FA Cup against, ironically, Villa. Undoubtedly, we have made a mistake by not considering a move for Azaz; if we had, we would not have let Boro sign the pl
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Leeds United sits in the Championship play-off spots with relative ease, but they will soon need to focus on impending contract decisions.
Although Leeds United is now securely positioned in the Championship play-off spots, they will soon need to focus on impending contract decisions.Leicester City and Ipswich Town are being shut down by Leeds United. Both teams are in the Championship table’s two automatic promotion spots, however Southampton has now passed the Whites and is now in fourth position.
A few challenges will face Daniel Farke’s team during the January transfer window. Over the course of the month, transfers and contracts with summer expiration dates will likely dominate discussions.
From January 1st onwards, seven Leeds United players—including some key players—will be entering the final half of their contracts.
Among the prominent names whose contracts expire in June 2024 are three of Marcelo Bielsa’s mainstays from the promotion squad. Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper are the two defenders in the lead among this group.
Despite being the club captain of Leeds United, Cooper is currently kept off the Championship team by Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk. Ayling is currently sidelined by a knee injury, but like Cooper, he is being prevented from playing by the gifted Archie Grey.
With contracts expiring in June 2024, three of Marcelo Bielsa’s mainstays from the promotion squad jump out as noteworthy names. Luke Ayling and Liam Cooper, the defenders, are the most senior members of this group.
Injuries sustainedWith his shattered leg sustained against Manchester City in May 2022, Stuart Dallas is past the physical pain. In the interim while he continues his recuperation, he has resumed light training, but there has been no talk of him being offered a new contract.
Also nearing the end of their current contracts are Sam Byram and Jamie Shackleton. Before the season began, Byram’s contract was only for a short while, and he has shown promise. Before getting a strain on his glutes, Shackleton, meanwhile, also attracted notice.
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