The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 13th August) - Dovbyk transfer doesn’t look to have legs

[Ellandback1]

Good Morning. It's Wednesday 13th August, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...


Dovbyk transfer doesn’t look to have legs

Leeds United's pursuit of Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk appears to have hit a significant roadblock, according to reliable journalist Matteo Moretto. Despite various reports from Italy linking Leeds to a host of names including Rodrigo Muniz, Nikola Krstovic and Mehdi Taremi, Moretto has explicitly played down any real substance to the Dovbyk rumours. Speaking on YouTube, Moretto shared insights into the striker's current situation under new manager Gian Piero Gasperini, indicating that a potential move to Elland Road "doesn’t look to have legs." He further clarified, stating...

Roma has not received proposals for Dovbyk as of now, and I’ve also been told the Leeds track is very cold at this moment," significantly dampening expectations among Leeds supporters for the capture of the in-demand forward.

Leeds and Dovbyk is a very cold situation, and I’ve also been told that right now, Artem Dovbyk is very, very focused on Roma. He wants to do well with Gasperini, wants to convince everyone by continuing to score goals. That’s exactly what Dovbyk has done and achieved over the past season. So Dovbyk’s focus is entirely on Roma.

We’ll see if, in the next few weeks, anything changes or if an important offer arrives. At that point, it will be up to Roma to decide which path to take with Dovbyk. But as of now, there is no indication that Leeds is seriously pursuing Dovbyk. We’ll see how discussions develop from here.

Ramazani off to Rangers?

Leeds United are engaged in talks with Rangers regarding a potential season-long loan for highly-rated Belgian winger Largie Ramazani. The 24-year-old, who joined from Almeria for £10 million last summer, had limited appearances last season after recovering from an ankle injury. Rumours of a disconnect between Ramazani and manager Daniel Farke have persisted, making a loan move appear increasingly likely as the club looks to bring in a marquee signing.





Leeds favourites to land El Khannouss

According to the back pages of the papers this morning, Leeds are once again frontrunners to sign young Moroccan talent Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City, who is looking to make a swift return to the Premier League after the Foxes' relegation. At just 21, El Khannouss showcased his skills in a struggling squad, and Leeds are reportedly willing to offer him a lucrative weekly salary of £50,000, having already initiated discussions with his representatives. However, they face competition from pulsating interest from clubs like Newcastle United, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen, all keen to secure the promising midfielder's services.

[YorkshireSquare]

Don't think we should be going for a player who doesn't have any legs, might find kicking a bit tricky

[AylingFlop]

Don't think we should be going for a player who doesn't have any legs, might find kicking a bit tricky

[Barlow Boy]

Don't think we should be going for a player who doesn't have any legs, might find kicking a bit tricky

Dunno, low sense of gravity and all that.

[Orange Box]

Don't think we should be going for a player who doesn't have any legs, might find kicking a bit tricky

That’s a low shot.

[Shando]

Re Largie : I think our manager has a very good eye for spotting what level of talent a player is at.

With that in mind and Largies quote from the bible, Farke just might feel he's not ready yet, but sees good promise.
And that he obviously just cannot let him go at this moment in time until someone comes through the door as we haven't even replaced Solomon yet.

Re Khannouss and the 50k a week - Now there's another reason and a thing why a player might not want to come.
What if say Villa or Brentford now step in and offer 80k a week, we're still lumbered paying the likes of Bamford at 90k, not to mention Jack etc. Lord we have some work to do and indeed fix.

[Shando]

Don't think we should be going for a player who doesn't have any legs, might find kicking a bit tricky

Instantly made me think of the Monty Python sketch in 'Holy Grail' I think it was, and the Knight "tis but a flesh wound"

[The Subhuman]

Would we loan him out without first securing a replacement or is Harrison considered that replacement?

[Ellandback1]

YIKES: Reports that Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Leeds is close....

[Ellandback1]

Re Largie : I think our manager has a very good eye for spotting what level of talent a player is at.

With that in mind and Largies quote from the bible, Farke just might feel he's not ready yet, but sees good promise.
And that he obviously just cannot let him go at this moment in time until someone comes through the door as we haven't even replaced Solomon yet.

Re Khannouss and the 50k a week - Now there's another reason and a thing why a player might not want to come.
What if say Villa or Brentford now step in and offer 80k a week, we're still lumbered paying the likes of Bamford at 90k, not to mention Jack etc. Lord we have some work to do and indeed fix.

Hi Shando, welcome to the forum. El Khannouss is a player Leeds desperately need if they are to avoid the drop. As I see it (just my opinion), but whilst at Norwich, Farke relied heavily on the individual genius of Emiliano Buendía, rather than Managerian nouse.

If El Khannouss is afforded the same freedom as Buendia, and is allowed to 'do his thing', the cogs in the Leeds Utd midfield could run a lot more fluently.

[DDB220]

YIKES: Reports that Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Leeds is close....

I do not mind this in the least. Good experienced addition. Can score goals at this level. He will not be playing 90 mins week in week out so his injury issues are capable of being managed.

[Ellandback1]

Would we loan him out without first securing a replacement or is Harrison considered that replacement?

Ramazani needs minutes. He barely had a kick since coming back from injury in November. If he gets 40 games behind him with Rangers, and finds great form, Leeds will have some important decisions to make!

Gnonto, Harrison and Ramazani competing for one space is a bit of an overkill. You'd imagine the starting XI from the Milan game (baring injuries) will probably start against Everton, meaning Gnonto starts on the left wing unless we bring someone in, in the next day or so...

[Ellandback1]

I do not mind this in the least. Good experienced addition. Can score goals at this level. He will not be playing 90 mins week in week out so his injury issues are capable of being managed.

And he will be bought in as a replacement for Joseph!

[The Subhuman]

YIKES: Reports that Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Leeds is close....

“It’s hard to know. I suppose if you look back at his career there’s been a decent season or two. He’s got all the attributes [but], he’s not a clean finisher and that for a striker is an issue

It's also what I think of Muniz,

[GreennWhite]

Rama to Rangers if he has any say in the matter then he should stay well clear of them. Would far rather have him and send Jack to Rangers
Calvert-Lewin not ideal but IF we are struggling to find a number 9 then i suppose he would do as a stop gap.

[marie67]

YIKES: Reports that Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Leeds is close....

Just reported on talksport

Comment from Simon Jordan that they're replacing one crock for another in Bamford

Apparently he turned down a Sunderland offer to make him their highest earner to come to leeds.

[Shando]

Hi Shando, welcome to the forum. El Khannouss is a player Leeds desperately need if they are to avoid the drop. As I see it (just my opinion), but whilst at Norwich, Farke relied heavily on the individual genius of Emiliano Buendía, rather than Managerian nouse.

If El Khannouss is afforded the same freedom as Buendia, and is allowed to 'do his thing', the cogs in the Leeds Utd midfield could run a lot more fluently.

Thank you, I agree about Khannouss and ideal for when he want's to play 4-2-3-1, this is what i'm hoping that we're looking at bringing in players for different tactics because Milan told me he's going to try this
Say now like you've mentioned Calvert-Lewin, that to me would primarily say for a 4-3-3, plus other options with him as a spearhead, I think Calvert-Lewin though is saying we're in a rush now though and that other targets have been missed for one reason or another.

It doesn't trouble me though as it is probably a stop gap, but one that could easily work, and a +positive being the Prem experience.
Neither of those 2 would trouble me for now.
But please keep busy as well.

[Shando]

Rama to Rangers if he has any say in the matter then he should stay well clear of them. Would far rather have him and send Jack to Rangers
Calvert-Lewin not ideal but IF we are struggling to find a number 9 then i suppose he would do as a stop gap.

Yes, we need to find players now at this late stage to help us stay up and consolidate our footing, in the first season back 17th is as good as 10th to me.

Although i'd love 10th, if only for my nerves.

[Shando]

Just reported on talksport

Comment from Simon Jordan that they're replacing one crock for another in Bamford

Apparently he turned down a Sunderland offer to make him their highest earner to come to leeds.

Hi Marie Is Calvert-Lewin on a free if he came ?

[marie67]

Hi Marie Is Calvert-Lewin on a free if he came ?

Yes. He was out of contract at Everton and they didn't offer him a new one.