The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Thursday 15th May) - Leeds prepared to play hardball in Solomon negotiations

[Ellandback1]

Good Morning. It's Thursday 15th May, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...


Leeds prepared to play hardball in Solomon negotiations

Leeds have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Israeli international Manor Solomon this summer, capitalising on Marseille's withdrawal from the race. Having witnessed Solomon's impactful loan spell firsthand, the 49ers Enterprises are eager to secure his services and bolster their attacking options. Spurs are keen to offload him, but are holding out for a £20 million transfer fee. However, with Marseille's initial interest cooling, Leeds stand alone as the concrete suitor, giving them a significant advantage in negotiations.

Leeds are reportedly only willing to offer £15 million. With no other clubs currently vying for his signature, they can afford to play hardball and potentially secure a bargain for the talented winger. For Tottenham, this presents a challenge. They initially acquired Solomon as a free agent from Shakhtar Donetsk two years ago. Unfortunately, a frustrating knee injury significantly hampered his progress, restricting him to just six senior appearances

Despite his injury setbacks at Tottenham, Solomon's loan spell at Elland Road demonstrated his resilience and determination. After a cautious start, he gradually overcame the effects of the injury that had threatened his career.





Whites make contact with Walker-Peters

Leeds United have made contact with Southampton and England wing-back Kyle Walker-Peters regarding a move to Elland Road this Summer. The 28yo is set to become a free agent, has garnered attention from various clubs both domestically and internationally. Given his established Premier League pedigree and experience with the England national team, the question arises: do Leeds realistically have a chance of landing him?

One of the key factors working in Walker-Peters' favour is his proven durability. With an impressive 148 Premier League appearances under his belt, he’s demonstrated a capacity to handle the physical demands of the league, a significant upgrade over current options like Sam Byram. His consistent availability would provide Leeds with much-needed stability in their defensive ranks.

Walker-Peters' versatility is another appealing aspect. Described as a "beautiful" footballer by former manager Russell Martin, he mirrors Byram's ability to operate effectively on either flank. With over 50 career appearances as a left-back, he offers tactical flexibility that would be invaluable to Leeds' manager.

Furthermore, he could provide healthy competition for Jayden Bogle at right-back. Despite playing for a struggling Southampton side this past season, his performances in the Championship showcased his quality and resilience. Introducing that level of competition can only elevate the overall performance of the squad.

On paper, Walker-Peters appears to be a well-suited and attainable target. Restrictions in Financial Fair play will limit Leeds spending this Summer, so picking up some reliable freebies will undoubtedly help their cash flow situation

[Clitheroe White]

Solomon - let's get this deal over the line.

Raises the over question of what to do with Jack Harrison - I think we should integrate him back in the team unless a large overseas offer comes in. I fear it would come back to bite us if he want to another prem team.

Walker Peters - On paper a good addition assuming the economics make sense.

[The Subhuman]

I agree we should have Jack back, and as a Firpo replacement

Manor for 15-20 is ok. Prefer the lower end of that given the injury history

Walker Paters is also a sensible line of inquiry.

[marie67]

I agree we should have Jack back, and as a Firpo replacement

Manor for 15-20 is ok. Prefer the lower end of that given the injury history

Walker Paters is also a sensible line of inquiry.

Yes i agree with all of this except i think we also need a left footed left back to replace Firpo.

Would be happy with Solomon, James, Gnonto and Harrison as wide options and probably sell Ramazani if possible.

[The Subhuman]

The interesting thing with Solomon is we spend 20M of our 100M pot and have the same team as last season. 20M to stand still. Then we need to replace Darlow/Meslier and find a good LWB. At that point we can start improving the team

[PhoenixUnited]

Not really sure about Jack Harrison returning to Leeds United. The player has, time and again, expressed how happy is has been to be away form Leeds and to be fair I think he was shoddily treated by the Club. However, he has burnt many bridges and more than likely does not want to return. On the other hand, he remains our player but my feeling is that the Club would prefer him to find another home. There is no room or role for him with us. As a wide player we should be looking for better quality than JH; he'd give us one good game in 10. The option to use him as a Firpo replacement might be a bit of a punt of last resort. Best for all concerned to see a complete parting of the ways I think.

Walker Peters would be a very sensible addition. At the right price

[lufc1304]

Not sure there's a way back for Harrison, given his widely reported delight at being away from ER. Aaronson and, to a lesser extent, Wobber are slightly different in so much as they kept their own counsel. Can't argue that he now has a pile of PL experience, which would be useful, but would he be a divisive presence in the dressing room?

Let's get the Solomon deal done, and if we can barter down the hard-nosed Levy, then all the better.

Agree with all the comments re Walker Peters, sounds a sensible line of inquiry to me.

[Ellandback1]

I agree we should have Jack back, and as a Firpo replacement

Manor for 15-20 is ok. Prefer the lower end of that given the injury history

Walker Paters is also a sensible line of inquiry.

We could always use Harrison as a bargaining chip for an Everton player?

[Barlow Boy]

I’d just get the Solomon deal over the line.

Yes, we are signing last seasons player, but he wasn’t ‘our’ player last season.

[Sean_Nile]

And lo, Jack Harrison returned unto Leeds United, his true home, after dwelling among strangers at Everton, where the cheer was hollow and the purpose dimmed.

There, he had tasted the lack of minutes, few appearances, form fleeting, spirit tested, and remembered that even the lowest in his father’s house at Elland Road were filled with purpose and pride.

And he rose and came back, not as a prince, but as a servant yearning to toil once more with his brothers Aaronson and Wober, under skies he knew, among brethren who never forgot. And when he was yet afar off, the faithful saw him and ran, for the Prodigal had returned, not in shame, but in promise, and the house of Leeds rejoiced. Redemption is glorious, but hardness of heart is bitter and a rottenness to the bones.

He's C. Nile and he writes what he wants.

[Orange Box]

Last season player/standing still aside, he’s one of the handful of capable of PL. if we’d never clapped eyes on him before and we bought him for 15-20mill hands up who wouldn’t be pleased.
Nobody balked at 10 or whatever it was for Rodon, so what’s the fuss about Solomon?

[Tyzy]

Yes i agree with all of this except i think we also need a left footed left back to replace Firpo.

Would be happy with Solomon, James, Gnonto and Harrison as wide options and probably sell Ramazani if possible.

I'd keep Ramazani and sell Harrison

[The Subhuman]

Last season player/standing still aside, he’s one of the handful of capable of PL. if we’d never clapped eyes on him before and we bought him for 15-20mill hands up who wouldn’t be pleased.
Nobody balked at 10 or whatever it was for Rodon, so what’s the fuss about Solomon?

No fuss OB

[Prisoner37]

Was always impressed by Walker-Peters when he played againt us - would be a good addition.

[mentalcase]

Whilst we are deliberating on the prices of players, bear this in mind :
Real Madrid are set to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen after agreeing to pay the defender's £50m release clause, the 20 yr old only signed his new contract less than 12 months ago.
All about money as we know, it's somehow making sure we get the right players to fit as we can ill afford to lose out like many other clubs do on bad signings.

[Irish Ian]

If Solomon wants to come play for us then that will dictate how much we pay for him methinks.

The big issue will be the wages he is on.

Harrison going out on loan was the one that irked me more than some of the others, but if we comes back that would mean that we lose Wee Willy or Rama, or that we dont purchase Solomon ( I cant see James being sold) so for me that is a wide player too many.
Then of course there is Aaronson....

I cant see us bringing in Walker Peters to compete with Bogle, that makes no sense at all, WP can play on the left.
He will end up at Palace or Brighton

[Ellandback1]

Whilst we are deliberating on the prices of players, bear this in mind :
Real Madrid are set to sign Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen after agreeing to pay the defender's £50m release clause, the 20 yr old only signed his new contract less than 12 months ago.
All about money as we know, it's somehow making sure we get the right players to fit as we can ill afford to lose out like many other clubs do on bad signings.

It's also about being smart.

We've had players with ridiculous stipulations, no sell on clauses, bad contract negotiations etc. The Bournemouth lad is a case in point. Bought for around £12m last year, and sold for £50m. If that was our player, we wouldn't have got more than £20m

[weasel]

It's also about being smart.

We've had players with ridiculous stipulations, no sell on clauses, bad contract negotiations etc. The Bournemouth lad is a case in point. Bought for around £12m last year, and sold for £50m. If that was our player, we wouldn't have got more than £20m

The folly of our contracts that allowed the likes of Adams and Sinisterra to leave for little more than we paid for them. SImply meant that the good players went and we hardly made a profit and we were left with the dross (that we ended up loaning out, losing them on frees or for heavy losses). If Bournemouth had signed 4 players for £12m each then they can allow 3 to fail if they sell one for £50m.

[mentalcase]

It's also about being smart.

We've had players with ridiculous stipulations, no sell on clauses, bad contract negotiations etc. The Bournemouth lad is a case in point. Bought for around £12m last year, and sold for £50m. If that was our player, we wouldn't have got more than £20m

Exactly EB, and another good reason that DF stays with us for the time being at least, it was him that got us through those turbulent times, and he that said those times won't happen again whilst he is at the club.

[Ellandback1]

The folly of our contracts that allowed the likes of Adams and Sinisterra to leave for little more than we paid for them. SImply meant that the good players went and we hardly made a profit and we were left with the dross (that we ended up loaning out, losing them on frees or for heavy losses). If Bournemouth had signed 4 players for £12m each then they can allow 3 to fail if they sell one for £50m.

Bournemouth sell a 20yo after one season for £50m

Leeds sell one of the best players in the World (Raph) for £60m