Summer transfer and squad discussion

[Kennyb41]

Reports today that Leeds are trying to get Wober a permanent move to Borrussia Munch

No loss in my book, we've gotta raise money from anywhere possible, 'back of the sofa' situ, all hands to the pump etc

[Cjay]

Been linked to St Pauli Centre Back Eric Smith

Recently won promotion to the Bundesliga with the St Pauli manager now linked to Brighton

Downside? Not exactly a stellar pedigree and no stranger to the physio room.

A risk undoubtedly to say the least

And more interestingly former Celtic winger Karamoko Dembélé.

Spent last season on loan in League 1 at Blackpool.

9 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.

[1964white]

https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-n ... ained-list

The following player has triggered a one-year extension clause within his contract:

Sam Byram

The following players will be released when their contracts expire:

Charlie Allen

Luke Ayling

Lewis Bate

Keenan Carole

Stuart Dallas

Cuba Diboe

Scott Godden

Ian Poveda

Morten Spencer

Harvey Sutcliffe

Dani van den Heuvel

The following players have been offered new contracts by the club:

Harry Christy

Cody Drameh

Joseph Snowdon

Luca Thomas

The club is in talks with the following players about extending their contracts:

Liam Cooper

Jamie Shackleton

The following players will return to their parent clubs following the conclusion of their loans:

Jaidon Anthony

Connor Roberts

Joe Rodon

The following scholars have been offered a professional contracts:

Connor Douglas

Reuben Lopata-White

Joseph Richards

Daniel Toulson

Marley Wilson

The following scholar has had a third year scholarship option activated:

Oscar Dawber

[Barlow Boy]

Retained list released by the club, Byram stays but Rodon departs….

https://www.leedsunited.com/news/team-n ... ained-list

[1964white]

Shacks isn't even ever fit to do the cover bit.

[1964white]

Cooper will be a year slower, he'll end up running backwards.

[DDB220]

Been linked to St Pauli Centre Back Eric Smith

Recently won promotion to the Bundesliga with the St Pauli manager now linked to Brighton

Downside? Not exactly a stellar pedigree and no stranger to the physio room.

A risk undoubtedly to say the least

And more interestingly former Celtic winger Karamoko Dembélé.

Spent last season on loan in League 1 at Blackpool.

9 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.

Dembele was considered by many to be a star in the making when he was 14/15 in Celtics youth team. He absolutely bossed games including Barcelona’s youth academy when they played them in a competition.
I know he struggled to make the jump to the senior side at Celtic and struggled on his few appearances. First time I have heard his name in a long time, did not realise he went on loan to Blackpool. He looks exactly the same size as when he was 15.

[The Subhuman]

Cooper will be a year slower, he'll end up running backwards.

But he wins with experience and understanding... He may want first team football elsewhere but he's a top 20 CB in the championship and more than good enough as cover

[SG90]

What a surprise Cooper being kept on CC will be off then

Shame about Lewis Bate. He had a lovely passing range, but probably too small.

Pleased to see Shacks staying on. He's a good versatile option for the squad.

[The Subhuman]

That list seems to suggest Cody Drameh is staying... that's a good surprise for me for he's the best RB at the club imo... but it is a surprise

[The Subhuman]

What a surprise Cooper being kept on CC will be off then

Shame about Lewis Bate. He had a lovely passing range, but probably too small.

Pleased to see Shacks staying on. He's a good versatile option for the squad.

Don't play in the same position ....

[SG90]

Don't play in the same position ....

He was ahead of him in the pecking order last year

[SG90]

That list seems to suggest Cody Drameh is staying... that's a good surprise for me for he's the best RB at the club imo... but it is a surprise

It's just so we get a fee as he's u24

[The Subhuman]

He was ahead of him in the pecking order last year

Not really, Cresswell was cover for Joe who hardly missed a beat, Farke tried to shoehorn, Cooper and Struijk together IIRC when Rodon was suspended and that went really badly... But I think that was the only occasion.

This doesn't mean Cresswell won't be off, I don't have a crystal ball and you maybe guessing right but it won't be because Coop will sign another year

You need 2xRight Side and 2xLeft side ... We currently have one of both

[The Subhuman]

It's just so we get a fee as he's u24

Why would Cody Drameh care if we got a fee, as a FA he'd have his pick

[SG90]

Why would Cody Drameh care if we got a fee, as a FA he'd have his pick

Because even if he turns it down, we still get compensation fee. If we didn't offer anything, he'd leave for nothing. That's what happened with Charlie Taylor. We offered a new contract, even though we knew he'd reject, to enable us to get compensation.

[DDB220]

It will be interesting to see if Drameh signs a new deal. I would be surprised, particularly as Luton have dropped back down. If I was in his position I would wait and see what offers are available, as it hasn’t worked out for him here.
SG is right in terms of the club trying to protect a financial interest by offering a new deal.

[1964white]

But he wins with experience and understanding... He may want first team football elsewhere but he's a top 20 CB in the championship and more than good enough as cover

I fully get the loyalty, understanding & experienced reasons.

But, I did post at the beginning of last season, Coops wouldn't start ten games, he started eight.

My reason for questioning retaining Coops is, if he was our cover CB, why did Ampadu get the call for the final four months of 2024/25?

To be honest, I'd trust Ampadu ahead of Coops.

[1964white]

That list seems to suggest Cody Drameh is staying... that's a good surprise for me for he's the best RB at the club imo... but it is a surprise

Ges texted me, his mate is a Brummie fan, who thinks Drameh is ok, but nothing special.

Pointless keeping these type of players if we are rarely going to use them.

[Kennyb41]

Ges texted me, his mate is a Brummie fan, who thinks Drameh is ok, but nothing special.

Pointless keeping these type of players if we are rarely going to use them.

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