Good Morning. It's Thursday 10th June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Could Leeds be trying to hijack Perraud deal?
The Express are reporting that an unnamed club are trying to hijack Southampton's attempt to land Brest left back Romain Perraud. The Whites were in firm control of the situation until earlier this week when it emerged the South Coast club had agreed personal terms with the 23 year old. It is believed that Leeds have identified a second choice in SD Huesca's Javi Galan. The 26yo is available at a cut price 3.5m (from 7.5m) following relegation from La Liga. His continual pressing, and dribbling skills have caught the attention of the Leeds Director of football!
Which player would you rather go for? When we were told that Alioski was leaving, and we were bringing in a top left back, what were your expectations?
Orta identifies Fulham ace as Phillips back up
Victor Orta has identified Harrison Reed as a potential signing this summer according to the Daily Mail. Reed came through the youth ranks at St Mary's back in 2013. He never really established himself there, spending much of his time on loan. Fulham eventually snapped him up for a bargain 6m last Summer. His displays for the Cottagers paid dividends, with the 26yo catching the eye of many top flight Managers.
Leeds need another midfielder, especially someone who can back up Kalvin Phillips. Although capable, Koch and Struijk were unable to fill the massive gap left when the Yorkshire Pirlo was indisposed!
Fans took to social media following this exciting news, with the vast majority feeling Reed would be an ideal player for Bielsa and would welcome his signing. Many think that Reed is too good to play second fiddle, even in the Premiership, but his role is identical to Phillips! Playing two defensive midfielders is an option, but very un-Bielsa like as we know he likes free flowing attacking football.
Messrs Orta and Radrizzani could pick up a bargain due to Fulham's relegation back to the Championship!
Roberts signs three year deal
Tyler Roberts has penned a new three year deal, keeping him at Elland Road until 2024. The 22 year old is currently on International duty with Wales in the Euro's They are preparing for their first group game against Switzerland on Saturday, but Roberts still had time to put pen to paper; therefor dismissing any transfer talk of him leaving this Summer.
He joined three and a half years ago from the Baggies for 2.5m. Injury and indifferent form has hampered first team opportunities, but Bielsa believes in the lad! Last term, he featured 28 times, scoring just the once, against Southampton in the penultimate game of the season. We know Bielsa likes a small squad. By signing Roberts, does it show a lack of ambition from Leeds?
