Leeds rumours 2

08 Jul 2025 10:59:40
Leeds United's talks for Vanja Milinkovic-Savic progressed last night apparently?

08 Jul 2025 12:26:52
indeed. i hear first medical has been done also.

08 Jul 2025 12:56:09
Really. oooooo the idea of seeing Big Poppa Vanja behind the sticks at ER next season has got me incredibly excited 😅.

08 Jul 2025 13:13:16
No medical has been done or started.

08 Jul 2025 13:28:55
Would represent a major coup imo this one! I would then also consider keeping Mez as #2, and hope the presence and experience of VMS could help Mez fulfil his potential that has been stunted over the last few years.

{Ed025's Note - yeah Brighty, Mez has played like a right stunt in recent times mate.. :)

08 Jul 2025 13:57:50
But bring van in. Fee?

08 Jul 2025 13:55:39
Indeed ed. Why keep him. He has failed to learn at all in years even with a gk coach.

{Ed025's Note - it seems he has gone stale Aus, no real competition will do that to a player and i think his time at Leeds is done mate..

08 Jul 2025 14:43:27
Agree re stale ed. To me. He just never learned. Most could see his deficiencies so why couldn’t he. He should have worked on his catching, positioning, timing and choice of distribution.

{Ed025's Note - its easy to become complacent Aus when there is little competition, i doubt he will be at a club of Leeds stature from here in mate, maybe as a back up keeper will be his next calling i feel..

08 Jul 2025 18:03:13
Lol Ed! Indeed.

09 Jul 2025 05:43:41
Said the same months back ed. He will not be a starter in top 5 leagues.

{Ed025's Note - hes still better than Onana at United though Aus.. :)

08 Jul 2025 10:02:42
Leeds linked to Simon Adingra of Brighton.

09 Jul 2025 14:29:38
Sunderland again.

08 Jul 2025 06:56:16
The signing of Elanga by the barcodes, may lead to us pushing to pick up Joe Willock whose place in the squad will be threatened. Cracking player imo.

08 Jul 2025 08:30:05
Was talk about going for both Longstaff and Willock but said Magpies not willing to let both go. Agree he'd be a good signing-versatile.

08 Jul 2025 08:33:49
Not been the same since his big injury last year, should go Hamer to add more goal threat to the midfield.

08 Jul 2025 10:27:17
I would like willock also, think he has a lot of fire in him.

08 Jul 2025 10:43:11
I know we’re trying to keep ourselves in the premiership but buying all 6 ft plus stacking the team with all tall tackling guys does nt do it for me what about a nice number10 someone good with set pieces, putting players in on goal just a little bit of imagination, it’s a must to me it’s like telling teams were going to sit in and defend, when we play exciting, attacking, football, not boring and long staff, and willock why would Newcastle selll them move them on because they know nothing exciting about them I think it’s bad to say but would rather start with Harrison, all the names linked to Leeds and were bringing in other teams deadwood poor,

08 Jul 2025 13:07:39
Majority of players are someone else's deadwood John, it's name of game in transfers, same as managers

Perfect example Henry from Juvé to London, couldn't buy a goal in Turin, legend in Prem then,

Lots of permutations for players to hit or miss at a new club.

08 Jul 2025 13:33:42
For the next few seasons, give me versatile, consistent performers with experience, over any marquee, solely creative types, to cement our place in the division. No space for luxury players, as much as I'd love to have 'em in the team. That's not me saying we should be negative tho, quite the contrary.

08 Jul 2025 13:35:24
Yes I totally agree but they still young why Newcastle getting rid I know because there’s nothing exciting about them, and what you got to remember Leeds already have amps, tanaka, griev, who I think Leeds could still possibly sell plus Leeds bringing in stach all same players we want some ballers who can turn the game for us someone like a saka, Diaz, I know we can’t bring them in but that’s what I mean about game changers were putting in to many defenders, we’ve got the money why ain t we splashing on someone nice please.

08 Jul 2025 18:05:47
Geordies can afford to upgrade. Their "cast offs" are still very PL capable tho. I think Sean Longstaff is 28 tho isn't he? Good age for us.

09 Jul 2025 21:14:00
No he s not Leeds are all younger and Leeds have got to pull well away from that 1 turned down 12 million when supposedly coming in for between 8/ 10 million and let’s be honest he not better than we ve got more than 12 million for a player that hardly played last season they want to get the price up and because Leeds outdone by Sunderland twice they think or don’t want to lose out again when that’s all they want is the price of the player they ll buy for is money.

07 Jul 2025 23:36:11
Longstaff deal getting closer apparently.

08 Jul 2025 09:29:39
A few things seem to be coming together. Gud (done) and Longstaff looks close. The German giant still crops up and Diouf and Willock mentioned. Any news on Shea Charles. Didn't see much if him last year but thought his performance at ER was top notch last season. Plays in multi positions.

08 Jul 2025 10:52:33
Come on boys aim a little higher, willock longstaff, Shea Charles, they ain’t going to keep you in premiership diouf, really good but with what we’ve got be overloading with defenders and I don’t think you ll see diouf coming in for 23 million just not on Leeds structure we must have one or two ballers in because otherwise what happens to our boys now amps, tanaka griev, they just going further done pecking order we’ve got to have a bit of balance there, a bit of skill somebody to run with ball take a player on turn a player around and put players in on goal.

08 Jul 2025 11:46:56
Out of curiosity do you know how close?

I mentioned 10 days ago about SL and GG and was told they were practically done then. It’s taken 10 days on the GG since then so wondering if SL is on the same time scale.

08 Jul 2025 11:55:09
I think there are a lot of questions at the moment. Does DF fancy Ramz or Schmidt? Not on what happened last season. Will they be gone? Ao should be fine in PL but think Gruev isn't. This season we'll have fewer matches but against better opposition and much more intense. Last season we had the best bench but we won't this year. We can run on a small squad but I think it's risky and you need to be able to rotate and cover the injuries that will occur. Therefore a squad with solid cover required even if not the marquee signings. That will hopefully be filled by the keeper and top notch striker.

08 Jul 2025 12:27:29
Does DF fancy Ramz or Schmidt?

No.

08 Jul 2025 13:44:56
That’s still not making sense either, but Leeds are to sentimental must bomb out the players not going to use first not after, get rid first then know exactly where we are, we must be strong like bamford nothing against him but he’s been the highest paid player at Leeds for a while yet what’s our return very very poor if we not going to use them they must go bamford, griev, piroe, because let’s be honest I know he was Leeds top scorer but let’s be honest he wouldn’t start games in premiership.

08 Jul 2025 14:11:26
Schmidt played about 70 minutes in the C and Ramz 700 odd. Doesn't strike me as a vote of confidence.

07 Jul 2025 21:21:25
Main German reporter saying we haven't bid for Stach but a deal is possible

Might make his visit to TA a positive thing as he was willing to look around before the transfer fee was decided on, shows a willingness from him.

07 Jul 2025 15:54:19
apparently we aren't looking at bringing a 10 in - DF wants us to line up with 2/ 3 8s instead.

07 Jul 2025 17:22:59
It wouldn't be the worst idea in the world

At this stage in our development we need to stay in the division and probably a 10 is a bit of a luxury. As would be a non-defending wide player.

Luxuries are for when we are established.
I enjoyed last season and we didn't have a 10 then either.

07 Jul 2025 17:30:17
YEP said we wanted a 10 a few days ago so not the case.

07 Jul 2025 23:38:10
YEP also said GG never visited the club and look what happened to that particular 'truth'. YEP just say what the club are happy for them to say.

08 Jul 2025 04:41:53
3 8s and a recently suggested back 5?

08 Jul 2025 07:01:55
YEP rarely accurate with anything, since the great Don Waters! (Late 80s, early 90s for youngsters! )

08 Jul 2025 11:45:25
We simply can’t play with 5/ 6 eight s I know he s saying 2/ 3 eights but we already got 3 and bringing in more just does nt do it , we ve got to be more positive we already play some really good football with boys we have but where s the game changers the boys to lift Leeds again on from last year take us up another notch, we won't be doing that with longstaff, willock, sergeant, we ve already got better let’s bring in some excitement and a number 10 is a must. And someone with putting in good balls from set pieces and corners and let the striker take the penalties we don’t want a different penalty takers every week.

08 Jul 2025 13:40:11
Totally agreed on the dead ball aspect John!
What's Gudmunsson like on that front, anyone?

07 Jul 2025 11:08:35
Update on Gudmundsson?

Medical must be booked in with him arriving in Leeds yesterday morning

Hopefully get a move on with a keeper next, hearing could be Zentner.

07 Jul 2025 13:02:31
He is here, he’s completed his medical this morning. Going for photos at elland road today at some point.

Then just the announcement when the club are ready unless anything crops up it seems to be a done deal.

07 Jul 2025 13:36:15
Re the Keeper, Zentner.
I found this on his Wiki, and hope he's had corrective laser surgery since"
In one of his appearances, on November 4, 2017, against Borussia Mönchengladbach, he went viral for an "air kick" after mistaking the penalty spot for the ball following a back-pass, which nearly resulted in a goal.
Remind you of anyone?!
MOT.

07 Jul 2025 13:52:03
Great news! On to the next one now! My money is on Perri. any other opinions on next signing?

07 Jul 2025 14:07:51
Great news pal!

If Stach has stalled then I'd just skip ahead and get the keeper done, my money is on Zentner.

07 Jul 2025 23:35:47
As I have been saying for weeks. Never in doubt.

08 Jul 2025 07:02:59
Agree Alf. Signings do actually take time sometimes!

09 Jul 2025 21:22:31
Yes they do with Leeds we are always trying to undercut the team we’re buying from if they re asking 15 million Leeds trying for 8/ 9 million look what happened with Sunderland we know it takes time but how long now as stach been mentioned in the links with Leeds why has nt that deal been done yet but clever of the other team they ve said now loads of other teams interested will be looking at 20 million plus why ain’t Leeds strong enough to just pay a decent price or walk away.

06 Jul 2025 21:12:34
One signing Leeds have seemingly missed out on is Anton Stach, he was at the training ground around 10 days ago but things have not proceeded as expected.

06 Jul 2025 21:48:48
I’d agree LAD2, first linked with him like 2 weeks ago.
We do seem to be very slow at getting any deals agreed and over the line.
So many rumours around though none except Gudmunsson and Stacy seem to have any validity, yet these 2 have been rumbling on now for weeks.

06 Jul 2025 22:08:56
How certain are you mate? Few sources saying they haven’t heard anything.

07 Jul 2025 06:24:05
Very disappointing if it turns out that way LAD, of the definite targets to date, he was perhaps the one I was most excited about.

07 Jul 2025 07:00:05
I certainly haven't heard anything about this being dead. Interest from other teams, incl Bournemouth so not as straightforward as we would like.

07 Jul 2025 08:27:03
I know everyone is keen to see all the signings made ASAP, but the complexity of any deal these days is such that its not possible to be done and dusted in 24hrs. Look at the Wirtz transfer to 'pool. Nobody knows how long it's actually taken other clubs to get signings over the line, as it's rarely as high profile or discussed as much as Leeds. I'm keeping the faith for now, and pretty confident that we will be well set by the time the season starts.

07 Jul 2025 08:36:47
Look at Sunderland nicking those two. They did that pretty quick.
Only difficult if it’s Leeds by looks.

07 Jul 2025 11:55:31
We dunno if they were in talks for weeks tho, do we Aus?

07 Jul 2025 12:10:40
Sunderland getting armand from sassulo too becoming an issue this
Either Leeds are offering poor contracts not offering agents or clubs enough cash or players are really not liking what they see at TA.

07 Jul 2025 12:11:15
I’m with Clue if it’s true we’ve missed out on Stacked (6ft 4!) his stats were incredible last season in a highly competitive league, local journalists likening him to Declan Rice, hopefully we can still get him.

07 Jul 2025 13:01:11
I can’t say for certain but I can say he was at the training ground and based on being there like all the others usually that’s one of the last points of contact once everything else is agreed and they usually come back for medicals and the photos pretty quickly. The fact he hasn’t says I “believe” we may have missed out. No facts though just my understanding of the situation. It’s always possible he comes back if nothing else is offered but it doesn’t seem as if he’s “all Leeds” and may be using us as a back up or a negotiation block. But again this is only my assumption of the situation.

07 Jul 2025 13:06:14
Naive bright. It’s becoming an issue now.

07 Jul 2025 13:53:26
Hmmmm. Only person ever to think i was Naive was Baz, and he didn't have a Scooby. 😬😬.

07 Jul 2025 14:21:55
Harsh bright. Anyway. Time will tell.

07 Jul 2025 17:17:07
Harsh on Baz, or you Aus? 🤣🤣😬.

07 Jul 2025 17:31:12
Aus, you can't be calling Bright naive when his track record of accuracy and being informed is on a far greater level than yours so far.

Nobody has called you naive previously and they would have far greater grounds to do so.

I think we all respect your opinion as to the links to the two lads who have gone to Sunderland but without knowing as to Leeds' desire to buy them (and I know you don't have anymore idea about that than I do) it's just another uniformed post on here.

06 Jul 2025 20:47:00
Have it under very good authority leeds are looking to bring in RB Salzburg keeper Alexander Schlager, terms not a problem and fee being worked with Salzburg.

07 Jul 2025 06:58:49
Whose authority woody? I heard this one was made up.

07 Jul 2025 08:39:38
Received an email today. Knew it would happen. They want me to replace mez. Forget all the other gk rumours. The position is filled. Just got to get wages sorted. I’m looking for 20,000 large a week. They offering 1.

07 Jul 2025 11:56:28
Good luck on those outrageous demands Aus! 🤣🤣👍🏼.

07 Jul 2025 23:40:11
Would prefer Bermo Aus. At least he is in the right time zone!

05 Jul 2025 14:45:08
Apparently Farke is the reason Firpo and Wober have gone, as He didn't want either player at the club due to their attitudes, according to rumours.
Likewise it's the reason they sold creswell and keep both Schmidt and Ramazani on the bench.

A good manager shouldn't be friendly or soft with his players, but I do wonder what message that will send to our new potential signings?

05 Jul 2025 17:00:20
You got tow the line you can't have unrest in dressing room zits the reason Mr Bielsa got rid of pontus and siezi its like having a bad apple in box you get it out mot we crack on.

05 Jul 2025 17:40:32
Totally agree Mally!

05 Jul 2025 20:17:48
Wober couldn't be bothered to play for us after we went down. Fled first opportunity he got and feigned injury when he wasn't out on loan. If Farke got rid that's one of the best things he has ever done in my book.

Firpo can't defend and was holding us to ransom on the value of the new contract. He also had a deal with Betis early last season so didn't want to stay anyway.

05 Jul 2025 20:48:44
And creswell, ramazani, Schmidt?
Then keeping Meslier long past due?

I respect a manager has to take hold of the dressing room, Fergie did it and took a team of primadonnas and showed them he was boss.

I'm just speculating as to what image that gives players coming to Leeds? Ramazani and Schmidt haven't played. Crew was benched. Geldhardt didn't get a look in. Farke played Byram over Schmidt and Byram score and OG nearly costing us the cup.

I'm critical of Farke, but always give credit where it's due. I hope he wins us the Prem title. I just wonder that if he doesn't succeed, will we have missed out on players because of it?

05 Jul 2025 23:16:35
The look on Farkes face when Rama came off the bench and scored a superb goal said a lot. Bristol city I think it was.

05 Jul 2025 23:19:36
I get what you are saying MOT, but as you say, according to rumours. I would suggest as DF won us the title and promotion his methods worked. Add to that the team spirit is amazing, there seems to be a real unity which also you would have to credit DF and his team for. Rama I would suggest was benched mostly because of Manors performances, as wad Willy because he was up against DJ. Firepower got game time because of his offensive abilities so any problem with DF was put aside it seems for the better of the team. Given all of this I would suggest players would have no problem coming to Leeds because of supposed rumour about DF, there are plenty of players who seem to live him, agent Guillavogie for one and despite being benched Rama was like a cat on a hot tin roof when we were promoted, no negative vibes there.

05 Jul 2025 23:20:35
How much was Firpo asking Alf as I never saw any figures?
I doubt he’s getting as much at Betis as he would have at Leeds.
Holding Leeds to ransom are harsh words. More likely he just wanted to return to Spain which is fair enough to me.

05 Jul 2025 23:32:16
I don’t know how much he was asking for but I agree with Alf, somebody at the club told me he was holding them to ransom.

06 Jul 2025 09:20:02
Firpo took a 30k a week paycut when we were relegated. He stuck with the club and was a contributing factor in our success this season. I cannot blame the guy for wanting his fair share of higher wages, or wanting to swap Beeston to Spain.

06 Jul 2025 10:47:29
Firpo simply was proven not to be an EPL standard defender so an upgrade was needed!
Hopefully he's landing today.

06 Jul 2025 12:03:22
C'mon. Crew wasn't exactly benched was he? He wasn't ready, and definitely isn't now in the PL. And we simply had better options than Joffy. Schmidt and Rama, maybe, but the jury us still out on both as far as I'm concerned, again, because we are now in the PL.

06 Jul 2025 14:26:14
Schmidt and rama have stayed, despite being benched. Solomon, who was fourth place at the start of the season, chose to return to the club that benched and outcast him.
Schmidt and ramazani have a lot of talent, as does Solomon. I just find it strange that the two lads who were benched are still at leeds and the one who was played pulled a summerville.

The Jury is out on Firpo being good enough for the prem.

06 Jul 2025 15:27:55
I assume you've only been a Leeds fan for 2 years MoT?
If not you are in a very small minority who wouldn't say Firpo was not up to EPL standards. Excellent going forward in a team with lots of possession (yup we messed up buying from Barcelona where defenders din need to defend! ) . He looked good at EFL but always looked like getting beat or likely to give away a penalty.
Soloman is under contract so it's not up to him if he wants to leave spurs!

06 Jul 2025 16:41:31
not do you understand a contract he had no option but return to spurs Leeds then have or had an opportunity to attempt to purchase but as yet seem to have withheld this attempt. Firpo was a loose cannon in premiership.

06 Jul 2025 18:00:30
Somebody at the club? That ole chestnut.

06 Jul 2025 23:20:30
£100k per week is what I heard.

09 Jul 2025 21:39:49
Well lads how can you say giro was nt up to the epl standard to be honest I found him to be the most improved player Leeds had his shooting, heading, was spot on got forward a lot more a did get back and defend aswell I think he was getting better all the time he was at Leeds, I don’t want to sound like a bad apple but there s something about our mr farke, had good player in spence, really playing well him and farke fallout disappeared had a argument with ramazani, and he went out of the team when looking pretty good if you remember then gnonto, playing really well dropped for couple weeks and as always been sub since starting piroe before him is completely wrong, it’s like our mr farke has a chip on his shoulder, also what I found wrong a lot last year is if you watch back not the best setting up for set pieces really poor from our corners teams breaking away and scoring.