The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Friday 24th January) Farke's 180 degree U-turn in transfer market confuses fans

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Breakfast Debate The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Friday 24th January) Farke's 180 degree U-turn in transfer market confuses fans

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Good Morning. It's Friday 24th January, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...


Farke's 180 degree U-turn in transfer market confuses fans

Speaking ahead of their crucial top-of-the-table encounter with Burnley, Leeds Manager Daniel Farke has performed a complete 180 degree u-turn regarding their aspirations in the transfer market this month! For weeks now, the Leeds gaffer has all but categorically denied the arrival of new players, but with just over a week left until the transfer window slams shut, has spoken of strengthening in three particular areas.

Recent injuries to Pascal Struijk and Patrick Bamford have caused Leeds to re-think their strategy regarding reinforcements at centre back and the number 9 role. He spoke also about providing competition for playmaker Brenden Aaronson. Farke's about turn will confuse and probably anger some Leeds fans who will be critical that the club have left it late in the day to go about their business. Why would the club gamble on last minute bargains when a cash pot of £300m is up for grabs?

At the moment we have two fit strikers: Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph. It would be outstanding to have Patrick Bamford available in full rhythm. He will be out for two weeks more. We will assess the centre-back and striker position. The rule is quite clear: the quality has to be right, we won’t add just a number. It has to be proper quality then the character has to fit to the group, attitude on top level and the third thing is the player is affordable. Three things need to come together to make a signing.

If there’s a solution we’ll do this. I can rule out there is a player on the 31st January, or his club has agreed a transfer fee or loan fee with four clubs, and he chooses who pays the highest salary, I don’t believe in this. “I want proper quality and determination and fully committed to what we want to achieve here at Leeds United.

If there is a creative offensive player out there like a No. 10 it could be beneficial for our group. Brenden is excellent in this position but we don’t have a similar player like him in our group. We have players who can play this role, Joel Piroe as a loose striker or wingers in this role, they interpret it differently.

If there is a solution for a creative midfield player, it makes sense to stay awake. “Yes it would be good to add different attributes but overall the January market is not that easy. Not like you can be unbelievably picky but we will be picky with the three boxes that have to be ticked. If we can tick all three it would be good to have something a bit dissimilar to what Brenden offers, yes.




Speculation grows regarding Iheanacho arrival

Reports that striker Kelechi Iheanacho is on the verge of a move to Elland Road are gathering traction, following a new development at current club Sevilla. The 28-year-old's current situation is far from ideal, having been deemed surplus to requirements just six months after joining the La Liga side from Leicester City. Despite a solid scoring record in the Copa del Rey, limited game time totaling just 400 minutes, has fueled speculation of his departure.

Last time out, the Nigerian International played a crucial role for the Foxes, contributing six goals and three assists in just 1100 minutes of action. His blend of power, technical ability and a knack for finding the net, could be a significant boost for Leeds in their quest for automatic promotion. The impending arrival of Akor Adams at Sevilla (from Montpellier) further solidifies the likelihood of Iheanacho's exit. He's been omitted from their entire squad in the last couple of games, a tell-tale sign his services are not wanted. If he is available on loan, surely it's a no brainer?


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Not confusing. If I was shopping in a competitive market I wouldn't stand and shout, I have £30m to spend and need some players. This is just shrewd dealing.

Iheanacho - Leicester fans seemed to like him, but then sold him (why did he leave?)
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"We'll will have a quiet transfer window"
Damn your eyes and blast your soul to hell.

"We're looking to bring in a few players"
Damn your eyes and blast your soul to hell.

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I see nothing different in what Farke has said as to what he has said previously about only getting a player if they are the right fit. I think some fans have mistaken what he said about ticking 3 boxes as meaning we are looking at signing 3 players - it isn't the case. The 3 boxes relates to
It has to be proper quality then the character has to fit to the group, attitude on top level and the third thing is the player is affordable. Three things need to come together to make a signing.
So basically the 3 boxes to be ticked are the quality of the player, the character/attitude of the player, and the cost.

So if the right player comes along we will sign them, same as what he said at the start of the window. We won't sleep etc and will react if the opportunity arises within the criteria laid out.
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Clitheroe White wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:29 am Not confusing. If I was shopping in a competitive market I wouldn't stand and shout, I have £30m to spend and need some players. This is just shrewd dealing.

Iheanacho - Leicester fans seemed to like him, but then sold him (why did he leave?)
Victor Orta has his finger in this pie.
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Sean_Nile wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:45 am Victor Orta has his finger in this pie.
I've gone right off the idea now...wonder why?
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He spoke also about providing competition for playmaker Brenden Aaronson. :?

Damn tooting I'm confused. Does "playmaker" involve putting a shift in, scoring an odd goal here and there, running about a lot, playing at a frantic pace, being easily hustled off the ball, falling over looking for free kicks, not being able to come out top in 50/50 challenges and being a bit indecisive?

Fair comment that there seems to be no competition for Aaronson's place in the team but it is also not clear what his role is, if there is one. It's a good fit in the team by definition as we sit top of the Championship and with a good tally of goals but to describe Aaronson as a playmaker is a stretch!

What we need really is guile, nous, strength and someone who can link play between defence and attack, in our midfield. Not sure that is what Aaronson / Rothwell does or is supposed to do or if we have anyone who can do that
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Farke sending the right signals at the right time
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"Football is about the people and the players,” he said. “Then there are those who will mingle in the middle: the coaches, executives and journalists. That last group represents the worst part about football" Marcelo Bielsa
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Moan city have splashed £123 Million alone this month, maybe it might set the ball rolling a bit more as the money-go-round gathers pace.
With over 200 charges on ffp etc what do they care, take a little hit like all the others have done, laws are meant to be broken, the pathetic PL & FL only appear to look out for certain teams breaking the law.
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Damn right I’m confused. We’ve known since August we had no playmaker when Georgi upped sticks. Georgi, for all his faults, could craft a goal out of nothing. Aaronson was never Farkes first choice, he was all he had left to play with.

Suddenly, with just over a week left , the lack of competition moves up a step in his wide-awake list?

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It's all fine.

If we don't move this window will we go up? I think so.

If we bring in some players will we go up? I think so.

Daniel is just telling the market to stop bringing him keepers lol.
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Clitheroe White wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:29 am Not confusing. If I was shopping in a competitive market I wouldn't stand and shout, I have £30m to spend and need some players. This is just shrewd dealing.

Iheanacho - Leicester fans seemed to like him, but then sold him (why did he leave?)
yeah thats right why waste 23 days from having additional players in when we can wait until the final week before getting anyone in it makes a lot of sense - NOT
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Orange Box wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:26 am Damn right I’m confused. We’ve known since August we had no playmaker when Georgi upped sticks. Georgi, for all his faults, could craft a goal out of nothing. Aaronson was never Farkes first choice, he was all he had left to play with.

Suddenly, with just over a week left , the lack of competition moves up a step in his wide-awake list?

Will someone give me strength.
Thats our manager all over NO real plan = If we do not get promoted he must be sacked and if we do get promoted someone else needs to be in charge of recruitment as how many of the current team can hack it in the perm.
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pjm2019 wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:31 am Thats our manager all over NO real plan = If we do not get promoted he must be sacked and if we do get promoted someone else needs to be in charge of recruitment as how many of the current team can hack it in the perm.
Don’t know, Chris Waddle gave it a good go.
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pjm2019 wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:31 am Thats our manager all over NO real plan = If we do not get promoted he must be sacked and if we do get promoted someone else needs to be in charge of recruitment as how many of the current team can hack it in the perm.
To start that list...whilst not the best in the prem, they could certainly do a job.
Rodon
Ampadu
James
Largie
Stuijk
Tanaka
Solomon (though on a loan)
Gnonto (with some confidence boost)
Aaaronson (with some more coaching around looking for the pass and earlier progression)
Meslier (if he can find his confidence)

Who thought Ayling, Cooper, Bamford were going to be prem players (for a couple of seasons they hacked it...)
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Hope someone informs DF the window closes on 3rd February

Not January 31st
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Clitheroe White wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:54 am To start that list...whilst not the best in the prem, they could certainly do a job.
Rodon
Ampadu
James
Largie
Stuijk
Tanaka
Solomon (though on a loan)
Gnonto (with some confidence boost)
Aaaronson (with some more coaching around looking for the pass and earlier progression)
Meslier (if he can find his confidence)

Who thought Ayling, Cooper, Bamford were going to be prem players (for a couple of seasons they hacked it...)
Can add Bogle to that list for me.
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Barlow Boy wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 11:41 am Don’t know, Chris Waddle gave it a good go.
I see what you did old pal :clap: :-D
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mentalcase wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 2:25 pm I see what you did old pal :clap: :-D
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Clitheroe White wrote: Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:29 am Not confusing. If I was shopping in a competitive market I wouldn't stand and shout, I have £30m to spend and need some players. This is just shrewd dealing.

Iheanacho - Leicester fans seemed to like him, but then sold him (why did he leave?)
I'm not confused either

Maybe it's just you EB. Farke said he expected a quiet January (before Strujik and Bamford got injured) and added they would not fall asleep in the window. His desire to sign a 10 in August was no secret. The message was pretty clear. If the right player became available, the club would be interested.

The only confusing part about it has been the personal spin of all the bloggers (and Cjay and pjm) who want to reword what they think Farke said.
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