Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev ready to leave Elland Road
Leeds United, who were not successful in getting promoted to the Premier League the previous season, will have a difficult summer transfer window. Midfielder Ilia Gruev may be one of the important players the Whites lose this summer, according to a TeamTalk report. After a dismal 2023–2024 season, the 24-year-old is prepared to leave this summer, according to a report published on the website on June 7. Under Daniel Farke, he had a “big role” as Leeds nearly reached their goal in the previous campaign. Many Serie A clubs are interested in signing the midfield player, but Borussia Dortmund is the team most eager to do so.Leeds paid £5 million in the summer of last year to acquire him, and they anticipate receiving three times that sum in demand. Gruev is open to joining Dortmund, who placed second in the previous season’s Champions League final.
Losing Ilia Gruev will be a massive blow for Leeds United
Leeds needs to proceed cautiously when it comes to the summer window. Farke will undoubtedly try to clear out the squad’s fringe players to make room for newcomers. The Whites will not be going overboard with their spending because they have to adhere to the budget. Gruev was a reliable midfield player who appeared in 29 Championship games the previous campaign. Leeds would be helpless to stop the midfield player from leaving should Dortmund make an offer, even though losing him would be a devastating blow to the team. In addition, Leeds is expected to receive offers for their highly sought-after player, Crysencio Summerville, who is being pursued by several Premier League teams. Superb talent Archie Gray has also caught the attention of major Premier League clubs.
Leeds United transfer news: Marc Roca will stay with Real Betis
Leeds United loanee Marc Roca is almost certain to stay at Real Betis for the next season, as confirmed by the La Liga club’s president, Angel Haro.
Jesse Marsch signed the 27-year-old, but he fell short of the demands at Elland Road. He was quickly sent away on loan to Betis by Daniel Farke. In Spain, Roca made a significant impression with 37 appearances across all competitions. To keep the midfield player with them for the upcoming campaign, Betis reportedly reached an agreement for another loan extension. While Haro has expressed complete confidence that Roca will rejoin Betis, he has also made hints that it might not be a loan move. According to Haro, who is quoted in the Spanish publication Mucho Deporte (6 June), “Roca continues almost 100%, loaned or with another formula.”
Marc Roca set to stay away from Elland Road
Leeds’ failure to earn promotion to the Premier League the previous season caused them great heartbreak. They were leading the Championship table at one point, and many believed they would be promoted automatically. That ultimately did not transpire. In other words, the Whites will remain in the Championship for an additional year, which means they will need to budget carefully. Although Farke enjoys working with players of his choosing, it doesn’t seem like Roca is part of his long-term plans. Although Leeds ought to have sold him on a permanent basis last summer, it looks like another loan transfer is planned. Betis appears to be close to finalizing a deal for Roca and confident in closing one.
Should the Whites try to persuade them to sign him permanently? If that happens, they can get a sizeable transfer fee that can be reinvested into the squad.
