The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Friday 17th July) Leeds Reignite Interest in Brandt After Serie A Snubs

[Ellandback1]

Good Morning. It's Friday 17th July, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...

Leeds reignite interest in Brandt after Serie A snubs

Leeds United’s search for a creative spark has been reignited after Serie A giants Juventus and Roma both stepped back from pursuing Juventus, Sustainability Rules, Julian Brandt, Roma, Leicester CityJulian Brandt. The German international, whose contract with Borussia Dortmund expired this summer, is now a free agent and, according to Sky Sport’s Gianluca Di Marzio, is increasingly viewed as a prime target for Premier League clubs. Leeds, who had shown genuine interest earlier in the window before his apparent tilt toward Italy, are once again being linked with a move for the 30‑year‑old attacking midfielder.

The Whites’ need for a No 10 has been stark since Georginio Rutter’s departure to Brighton two seasons ago. While Harry Wilson offers a useful outlet as playmaker, his strengths lie more cutting inside from the right wing, looking for shooting opportunities. Brandt, by contrast, combines a tall, technically refined frame with an eye for a pass that can unlock tight defences. His ability to drift from the wing into central zones, dictate tempo and pick out incisive through‑balls makes him a natural fit for the role Leeds have been missing.

If the club can secure Brandt on a free transfer, it would not only address the immediate creativity deficit but also add a seasoned international presence to a squad eager to push back toward the upper echelons of the Premier League. With several English sides reportedly ready to act, Leeds will need to move swiftly to convince the German that Elland Road offers the platform to showcase his talents and help drive the club’s ambitions forward.

Leeds seek £35m in damages from Leicester City

Leeds United will seek damages in the region of £35m from Leicester City for alleged breaches of Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) during the 2023-24 Championship campaign, providing the Foxes with an unfair competitive advantage that directly cost Leeds promotion to the Premier League. Citing the recent landmark case where Burnley won £38m from Everton, Leeds contend that Leicester's superior financial flexibility (enabled by PSR violations) allowed them to secure the Championship title and automatic promotion, while Leeds, finishing third but a substantial seven points adrift, missed out on the transformative Premier League revenue stream (approximately £100 million versus the Championship's £12 million).

However, Leeds faces a significant legal hurdle. In order to succeed, an independent commission must determine, on the balance of probabilities, that Leicester's financial breach directly caused Leeds' failure to gain promotion, a proposition complicated by the clear seven-point gap in the final table. A formal hearing is not scheduled until summer 2027, meaning any potential ruling and payout is unlikely before 2028, leaving the claim's viability uncertain despite the substantial financial stakes involved. It remains to be seen whether 49ers Enterprises will hold out for £35m (we know how the Americans love litigation), or whether its a ploy to secure a much lower, albeit guaranteed payout.

[wilsdenwhite]

What a signing Brandt would be. Creativity. Brandt and Wilson is actually a bit of a mouthwatering prospect. Excited about the Tarik signing too not to mention the news we might be in for Konstantinos Mavropanos. Going to be an exciting month I think.

[Chilli D]

If Brandt is a free agent and Roma and Juve has stepped back it can only be his wage demands putting them off.
It would be a good signing but I'm not getting my hopes up.

[PhoenixUnited]

What a signing Brandt would be. Creativity. Brandt and Wilson is actually a bit of a mouthwatering prospect. Excited about the Tarik signing too not to mention the news we might be in for Konstantinos Mavropanos. Going to be an exciting month I think.

A case of Proof of the Pudding for me. Other than Wilson we have smoke and mirrors at the moment

[CUSSIE01]

A case of Proof of the Pudding for me. Other than Wilson we have smoke and mirrors at the moment

Yep, we’ve all been here enough times to know better but I’ve got a good feeling this time. Still being linked to a move for Suzuki according to the BBC.

[The Subhuman]

Jack Harrison's house has been sold ....he's off

[SG90]

Leicester got a six point deduction and finished 7 above us. This is embarrassing and getting thrown out.

[PhoenixUnited]

Jack Harrison's house has been sold ....he's off

Didn't we used to have a player of that name? Also had a mouthy mum?

[Sean_Nile]

BRANDT at Leeds acrostic poem
Brilliant German maestro, flair in every stride,
Ready to light up ER with pace and pride.
Attacking magic, vision sharp and true,
New heights await in white and blue.
Delighting fans with skills and goals galore,
Triumph calls. sign Brandt, watch Leeds soar!

[ruttermania]

As the deduction was imposed 2 seasons later I don't see the relevance . Leeds beat Leicester both home and away in the relevant season but that doesn't change the situation either . I doubt very much that this will be 'thrown out' as it will very much depend on the evidence . Probably the bigger issue is the value of any judgement against them would have given the financial quagmire they appear to have landed in. I don't think the Football Authorities thought through the implications of all these rules when they were put in place but they do need to figure it out before the game eats itself . Still I think back to "I predict the playoffs" and think schadenfreude.

[Ellandback1]

Jack Harrison's house has been sold ....he's off

This is it...

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... 67eQl1g10Q

[SG90]

Brandt is just another DCL trying to flirt with all the top sides, but probably ends up joining late in August.

[SG90]

As the deduction was imposed 2 seasons later I don't see the relevance . Leeds beat Leicester both home and away in the relevant season but that doesn't change the situation either . I doubt very much that this will be 'thrown out' as it will very much depend on the evidence . Probably the bigger issue is the value of any judgement against them would have given the financial quagmire they appear to have landed in. I don't think the Football Authorities thought through the implications of all these rules when they were put in place but they do need to figure it out before the game eats itself . Still I think back to "I predict the playoffs" and think schadenfreude.

The schadenfreude was us going up as champions with 100 points, whilst they went straight back down. Then to add salt into the wounds, we stayed up, while they were relegated again.

[Prisoner37]

This is it...

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... 67eQl1g10Q

Sickening to think that we paid for that house

[PhoenixUnited]

Sickening to think that we paid for that house

To be fair, the Club offered him a contract with a lucrative salary and a long term arrangement which JH accepted and signed.

[SG90]

This is it...

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... 67eQl1g10Q

Perhaps we could all chip in together

[Prisoner37]

To be fair, the Club offered him a contract with a lucrative salary and a long term arrangement which JH accepted and signed.

That included a clause that said 'chuff off somewhere else if you help the team get demoted' - which he promptly did.

[Pullhard]

To be fair, the Club offered him a contract with a lucrative salary and a long term arrangement which JH accepted and signed.

Yes and we offered it to him when he was about to sign for Leicester for £20m.
I’m coming out in a rash just thinking about it.

[PhoenixUnited]

That included a clause that said 'chuff off somewhere else if you help the team get demoted' - which he promptly did.

Playing Devils Advocate he was very shoddily treated when the Club tried to ditch him in Leicester City's direction and then changed mind. Loyalty is a 2 way street is it not?

[The Subhuman]

Playing Devils Advocate he was very shoddily treated when the Club tried to ditch him in Leicester City's direction and then changed mind. Loyalty is a 2 way street is it not?

f**k knows what the Niners were thinking ....