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By Lee Sobot Leeds have rejected a bid for Archie Gray from Brentford - but Tottenham and Chelsea remain interested too. Archie Gray has already given his Leeds United future verdict amid huge Chelsea, Tottenham and Brentford transfer news. Gray’s breakthrough campaign at Leeds came in the club’s first season back in the Championship after relegation from the Premier League and the bid for an immediate top-flight return ended with a heart-breaking defeat to Southampton in the play-off final. Gray was left in tears by the Wembley reverse and the 18-year-old is now the subject of transfer interest from Tottenham, Chelsea and Brentford, the latter of whom have seen a bid rejected by Leeds believed to be amounting to £40m. Chelsea and Tottenham remain interested in the England youth international who has already declared just what it would mean to represent his hometown club in the top tier of English football. "It would mean a lot to me because that is the goal that every...

Kris Smith Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is believed to be very upset at the board’s decision to potentially sell Archie Gray, amid reports of a rejected £40million bid from Brentford. The Whites’ summer window is yet to get up and running with an arrival, one month on from the heartbreak of the Championship playoff final defeat to Southampton. A grim reality that is setting in following that Wembley blow is the need to comply with PSR in the EFL, which in turn might mean the sale of Archie Gray to bridge that gap. Saturday brought huge news in Gray’s future, as reports emerged that a medical with Premier League Brentford was due to get underway as the two clubs seemed to reach an agreement on the fee. A fee in the region of £40million was what Leeds were in line for, plus performance-related add-ons on top. What was stressed is the possibility of a hijack from other clubs, shared by multiple outlets, namely from Tottenham in particular as well as Aston Villa, Chelsea, ...

By Graham Smyth Leeds United have officially rejected Brentford's offer for Archie Gray. The teenager travelled for a medical on Saturday night as a £40m deal became imminent, but the two clubs were still in talks over the payment schedule. But the YEP can reveal that on Sunday morning Leeds rejected the offer from Brentford. Gray has been a target for the likes of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur this summer and the Premier League sides remain interested in the 18-year-old. Leeds are in a position where they need to sell an asset this summer in order to stay on the right side of Profitability and Sustainability regulations. Crysencio Summerville is another of Daniel Farke's key players who has been attracting top flight attention both domestically and abroad but as yet Leeds are yet to be tested by an offer. Speaking to the YEP earlier this year, club chairman Paraag Marathe was unable to rule out Gray leaving Elland Road as Leeds battled to stay within Profit and Sustain...

By Will Jackson Archie Gray is set to have a medical at Brentford ahead of a proposed move to west London Archie Gray would become the most expensive English teenager of all time should he complete the move to Brentford this summer. The 18-year-old is due to have a medical in west London after agreeing personal terms with the Premier League club. A deal between the two sides has not been finalised but it is understood to be worth £40m plus the possibility of add ons, with the pair still negotiating a payment schedule. Of course, there is still a possibility that Gray moves elsewhere, with Tottenham and Chelsea understood to have been in talks. However, seldom has a player so young attracted such a fee. In fact, just five teenagers have been sold for more money in world football, with Gray set to become the sixth most expensive player under the age of 20 in history. Of course, Kylian Mbappe holds the title of being football's most expensive teenager after making the move f...

By Will Jackson Brentford are in pole position to sign Leeds United’s Archie Gray after agreeing personal terms Leeds United youngster Archie Gray is close to sealing a move to Premier League side Brentford. Reports emerged earlier today of the Bees' interest and as reported by the Athletic, Gray has now agreed personal terms to join Thomas Frank's side. As such, the midfielder is ready to undergo a medical in the capital, with a deal with Leeds being the last hurdle Brentford must clear to bag Gray. It is understood that a fee of £40 million plus potential add-ons has been agreed upon, but the two clubs are yet to officially shake hands, with a payment schedule still being discussed. That means the door remains open for other clubs to make an approach for Gray and the news of Brentford's progress might just force those who have been linked for much of the summer to enter the frame. Chelsea and Tottenham are understood to have been in talks with the Whites, while th...

By Will Jackson Recent reports have seen Brentford linked with interest in Leeds United’s Archie Gray Premier League side Brentford have now entered the race to sign Leeds United’s Archie Gray, with the club making an enquiry today, according the Yorkshire Evening Post's Graham Smyth. Gray has been linked to a raft of top flight teams this summer with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund said to be monitoring the teenager's situation with great interest. However, recent reports have seen Brentford named as a potential suitor for Gray, with the suggestion being that the Bees are one of the many clubs eyeing up an approach. It's a move that would see him given the chance to test himself in the Premier League for the first time in his career with game time more likely than at any of the more elite clubs, it’s fair to say. It's not one that appears imminent, with the YEP’s chief football writer confirming that nothing i...

By Will Jackson Leeds United look set to let another youngster leave the club on loan Darko Gyabi is reportedly on the verge of leaving Leeds United to link up with Plymouth Argyle once more. The midfielder spent two and a half months with the Pilgrims last season and according to Football Insider, the south coast side have agreed a deal to take him back to Home Park on a season long loan. The midfielder is desperate for minutes as he continues to progress and develop in the senior game and with an agreement said to be in place, Leeds will be hoping the loan will allow him to take the next step in his career. Gyabi will be keen to impress, too, after seeing his initial loan with Plymouth cut short through injury. The 20-year-old joined the Devon outfit last January and made 10 appearances for the club under Ian Foster, who could be heard singing the youngster's praises on several occasions. However, Gyabi was forced to return to Elland Road at the end of March with a groin ...

By Tom Coates Leeds United defender Charlie Cresswell is reportedly closing in on a £3.8m move to French side Toulouse. The 21-year-old was once earmarked by many as a future Leeds captain, having shone at various youth levels for the Whites. He had also shown promise at senior level, particularly impressing on his Premier League debut against West Ham United in September 2021. However, in the three years since his top flight bow, Cresswell has failed to establish himself at Elland Road. He was loaned out to Millwall for the 2022/23 season and returned to find himself on the fringes of Daniel Farke’s squad. Last season, he managed just five league appearances and was linked with a raft of clubs in January. Middlesbrough and Millwall were among those linked but a departure did not materialise. According to reporter Alan Nixon on his Patreon page, Toulouse of the French top tier have moved ahead of rivals in the race for Cresswell’s signature. The defender is said to be keen on...

By Graham Smyth Leeds United have confirmed the sale of midfielder Marc Roca to Real Betis for an undisclosed fee. Roca made it clear his intention was not to return to Elland Road this summer after a season on loan with Real Betis in LaLiga. The 27-year-old spent the 2022/23 campaign with Leeds after a £10m move from Bayern Munich that saw him sign a four-year deal. But relegation in his first year all-but signalled the end of his time as a Leeds player. Roca was one of several players to use a relegation release clause in his contract, securing a loan move away from Elland Road. The loan clauses were inserted into contracts to give players an option other than the significant wage cut that was also written into deals to protect the club in the event of relegation. Roca and others opted to stay on Premier League wages and ply their trade elsewhere on loan. It became clear towards the end of this season, through the player’s own words, that he saw himself at Real Betis for the 20...

Leeds United's forgotten man has spent the past 18 months away from the club Leeds United could be in a position to finally cut ties with Diego Llorente in the next few weeks with reports in Spain suggesting AS Roma are now readying a three-year contract with the player. There have been suggestions so far this summer that Roma were hesitant regarding signing the 30-year-old, with the Italian club preferring instead to look at the possibility of another one-year loan option. However, according to Italian media outlet Siamo La Roma, the Serie A club are now putting together the details of a lengthy contract offer that would see the Spanish international stay at the club until the latter stages of his career. Llorente is understood to have made it clear to Leeds that he has no intentions of returning to Elland Road this summer, with it yet to be established if the player will report for pre-season training. Llorente and Leeds will hope a deal can be concluded before he has to re...

By Graham Smyth Leeds United striker Sonny Perkins is 'ready' to make the step up to senior football according to new boss Richie Wellens, after returning to his first footballing home. Perkins began life in Leyton Orient's academy system before a move to West Ham United in 2019. He's back with the O's on a season-long loan from Leeds, having struggled to make a breakthrough at Elland Road since his 2022 arrival. Last season's temporary move to Oxford United failed to bring the match minutes Perkins needed and he was not considered part of Daniel Farke's plans. But this summer, as he enters the final year of his contract, he's made what he calls a 'special' move to League One Orient to kickstart his fledgling career. "It's really special to be back," he said. "I've been here so many times in the stands and as a ballboy, and I'm looking forward to getting out on the pitch in front of the fans for the first time. ...

Illan Meslier has been linked with an exit from Leeds United on and off since he emerged as one to watch at the club. His progress hasn’t been as fast as some would have expected and it would be no surprise if there’s a temptation to move elsewhere to try a fresh experience. The 24-year-old played nearly every match for Leeds United last season and has a contract lasting until June 2026. Transfermarkt values the goalkeeper at €18m, and it’s unclear what the Whites would expect. FootMercato now reports that Marseille are keen on the goalkeeper. Roberto De Zerbi is set to be their new manager and work is ongoing to shape the squad for him. They’ve been following Meslier and are ‘ready to pounce’ for the Leeds United stopper, although there’s no indication of what the Ligue 1 side want to offer. There’s also no indication of the player’s thoughts regarding the transfer, but a move to Marseille would surely be tempting.

Leeds United can announce Sonny Perkins has joined Sky Bet League One side Leyton Orient on loan, for the 2024/25 campaign. The 20-year-old forward, who has regularly impressed in the Under-21s and also had a handful of first team appearances since arriving at Elland Road, will seek to gain further experience with the O’s under the guidance of Richie Wellens. Everyone at the club would like to wish Sonny well during his time at the Gaughan Group Stadium and we look forward to seeing his development whilst away from the club.

By Will Jackson The summer transfer window is here but Leeds United have kept their powder dry so far. The Whites have offloaded Jack Harrison on loan, while Marc Roca is closing in on a permanent switch to Real Betis, it seems. However, as the end of the 2023-24 accounting period approaches, Leeds are yet to dip into the market in order to add to Daniel Farke's squad. That hasn't stopped the transfer news from rolling in though as the window gathers pace and with that in mind, we round-up some of the latest Whites news. Shackleton wanted Sheffield United are reportedly keeping a close eye Jamie Shackleton's contract negotiations at Elland Road. Shackleton is entering the final few days of his current deal with Leeds United and while the club have opened discussions about a contract renewal, as it stands he will become a free agent on July 1. The 24-year-old joined Leeds as a schoolboy and after working his way up through the ranks he has become a valued member of...

KRIS SANYAL Borussia Dortmund are interested in getting their hands on Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray this summer, it has been claimed in Germany. Following their failure to achieve promotion to the Premier League, Leeds are aware that they are likely to lose a few players this summer. Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto are two players Leeds are expected to sell, but they are keen to hold on to Gray. The teenage midfielder has several suitors in the Premier League but Leeds are battling to keep him at Elland Road. However, according to German daily Bild (via Fussball Transfers), Dortmund are have now entered the race to sign the Leeds midfielder this summer. It has been claimed that Dortmund have their eyes on the young midfielder as a potential target. Gray, 18, would also be open to a move to Dortmund given their record of developing young talent. However, he is not a priority for Dortmund as the club are now busy trying to finalise the signings of Waldema...

By Will Jackson The end of the 2023-24 account period comes on June 30 with some clubs needing to do business before that date Football finance expert Kieran Maguire believes Leeds United are in a strong position as they approach the end of the current accounting period. The 2023-24 accounting period will come to an end on Sunday with the new season officially starting on July 1, as far as club finances are concerned. As such, as we saw last summer, June 30 could almost act as a mini transfer deadline day as clubs strive to balance the books and ensure they are compliant with the profit and sustainability rules that are so prevalent in today's game. Moves could well be made then and with some teams needing to offload players, surprisingly low prices may be seen. However, Maguire doesn't believe Leeds will be forced into selling any one at a fee considered to be short of their market value, with the club said to be comfortable financially leading up to June 30. "T...

By Joe Donnohue Leeds United's technical director Gretar Steinsson is a former Tottenham Hotspur employee having previously undertaken the role of performance director at the North London club. The Whites' transfer hierarchy this summer has been bolstered with the arrival of recruitment lead Jordan Miles from Aberdeen, but as was the case last summer, it will be Steinsson and transfers consultant Nick Hammond leading the search for incoming players and holding talks with clubs, representatives and players. Steinsson, who arrived last July, is overseeing the club's summer recruitment alongside Hammond, who also remains at the club after an initial successful posting during the transfer of ownership to 49ers Enterprises 12 months ago. The former Icelandic international is a regular fixture at United matches, often sat alongside chief executive Angus Kinnear or chairman Paraag Marathe whenever the American is visiting from the United States. An ex-Premier League defe...

Kris Smith Leeds United are set to sell Marc Roca permanently to Real Betis this summer, but the deal is now being held back until his loan deal concludes on June 30. Daniel Farke’s pre-season preparations are no doubt formulating with less than a week remaining until the squad are back in at Thorp Arch at the start of July. Some players won’t be reporting back due to international commitments, while some won’t be present because outbound transfers are imminent. Reports from Spain revealed a surprising agreement was in place between Leeds and Real Betis over the transfer of Marc Roca. Holding a loan clause after Leeds lost in the playoff final, Roca and the La Liga side are keen on bypassing that deal and seeing him tied down long-term with a permanent contract. A fee around €5million (£4.23million) is agreed between the two sides, which is a reduced sum from the £10million the Whites paid for him in 2022 from Bayern Munich. The Athletic have now shared that the deal is s...

By Joe Donnohue Leeds United's 2023/24 accounting period ends on June 30 with the club yet to sell a first-team player for big money as was suggested would need to be the case if the club were not promoted. Leeds' failure to return to the Premier League via the Championship play-offs last season led to suggestions the club would be forced into a sale in order to abide by Profitability and Sustainability (P&S) regulations - or at the very least, improve the club's financial picture. With less than seven days remaining until the 2024/25 season officially begins, on balance sheets that is, Leeds are yet to sell one of their high-value players. While the club have agreed a deal to send Jack Harrison back to Goodison Park on a season-long loan and are on the verge of recouping an undisclosed fee, believed to be in the region of £5 million, for Marc Roca, a much-feared post-play-off fire-sale has not materialised. Leeds' 2022/23 season accounts reflected a £33.7...

By Will Jackson Jack Harrison has completed his return to Everton on another season-long loan Jack Harrison has reiterated his desire to represent England after re-joining Everton on a season-long loan from Leeds United. Harrison spent the entirety of last season on loan with the Premier League club where he made 35 appearances and scored four goals and he will return to Goodison Park on a similar agreement this time around. The deal does not involve an option for Everton to buy the winger outright at the end of the deal, despite reports suggesting the move was being made with a view to a permanent switch down the line. Harrison will be keen to do enough to force the Toffees' hand come the end of his second season at the club, though. The 27-year-old, who has played 206 times for Leeds during his spell at Elland Road, feels he has plenty more to show the Everton faithful and he's keen to not only impress them and Sean Dyche but also Gareth Southgate as he chases his fir...

By Joe Donnohue Leeds United club captain Liam Cooper has less than one week remaining on his existing Elland Road contract with the skipper's future still unresolved. Leeds have tendered a contract offer to the Scotland international, who is yet to accept a deal to remain at the club for an eleventh consecutive season or move on to pastures new. Alongside the Tartan Army, Cooper was eliminated from the European Championships by a 100th minute Kevin Csoboth winner during their final Group A match against Hungary on Sunday night, without having played a minute of football at the summer tournament. With international commitments now in the rear-view mirror, attentions can return to Cooper's club future which could yet have ramifications on the summer business Leeds conduct. There is a possibility the club lose their skipper, Joe Rodon and Charlie Cresswell in one fell swoop, which would necessitate incomings at centre-back. Following Scotland's Euros exit, Cooper is...

By Stuart Rayner Jack Harrison's expected return to Everton for a second season-long loan has been confirmed. Leeds United would have been hoping to sell the winger, who impressed at Goodison Park last season with four goals in 35 appearances. But the 27-year-old is thought to have a clause in his contract which once more allows him to move on loan with the Whites still in the Championship after losing the play-off final to Southampton in May. And with finances tight at Everton, who are hoping to complete a takeover by The Friedkin Group but wary that similar attempts have collapsed, it suits them to once more loan rather than buy Harrison. Leeds also need to sell players with their parachute payment reduced in their second season outside of the Premier League. Fellow wingers Crysencio Summerville and Willy Gnonto are attracting interest, and Leeds will hope to do deals which allows them to keep prized asset, Leeds supporter, and third-generation Whites player Archie Gray...

By Tom Coates Leeds United and Sheffield United are reportedly among the clubs tracking former Liverpool and Preston North End winger Liam Millar. The 24-year-old, who can also operate as an attacking midfielder, has been on the books of Swiss side Basel since 2021. He drew plenty of attention last term, taking to the Championship like a duck to water during his season-long loan at Preston. Following the conclusion of his Deepdale stint, Millar has been linked with a return to England’s second tier. Sheffield United have been linked with the winger, while The Athletic have claimed Leeds and Burnley are also keen on the former Preston star. Millar is currently on international duty, playing under former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch at the Copa America for Canada. He made himself known to Leeds fans last season, giving Archie Gray a particularly torrid time in the Boxing Day meeting between the Lilywhites and the Whites. Millar cut his teeth within Fulham and Liverpool’s youth syste...

Jonathan Burnett Leeds United and Real Betis are exchanging the relevant documents to formalise a permanent transfer for Marc Roca, according to Diario del Sevilla. The Andalusian publication reported in their print edition (22 June, page 51) that the two clubs have reached an agreement over the 27-year-old’s signing after he spent last season on loan at Betis [Beren Cross, 19 June]. Roca’s transfer will be disclosed for a fee of under £4.25million, despite Betis having the option to extend his current loan deal by another year after Leeds failed to achieve promotion. However, with documents being exchanged to finalise the agreement between the two clubs, Roca is set to depart Elland Road permanently ahead of Betis’ pre-season beginning on 8 July. The Whites face a summer of squad churn and uncertainty following their failure to achieve promotion back to the Premier League in May, and as such getting unwanted wages off the books is a must. Roca, having made his intentions t...

A full transcript of the Q&A our Leeds United club writer Beren Cross held yesterday on topics like Leeds United's transfer strategy for the coming summer, Red Bull's influence and the new kit design Millie19: “Hello, Beren. Do you have any idea what the new football top is going to look like? Also, transfers: are we getting any players in to fight for promotion? Thanks.” BC: “Hello, Millie. No, there's been no leaks of the new kit yet. The anticipation for what they do with the Red Bull sponsorship is building, though. “There will, I am sure, be several players arriving to fight for promotion with Leeds. A lot will depend on who moves on between now and August 10 because the vast majority of last season's squad remains in place. “Marathe spoke to us and the other local media after the play-off final and made it clear they would do everything they could to make the team as competitive as possible while remaining on the edge of the financial rules.” F_Wilso...

By Joe Donnohue Leeds United could stand to benefit from the potential takeover of Premier League side Everton due to possible future transfer business with the Merseyside club. The Toffees have entered into a period of exclusivity with The Friedkin Group with a view to completing a takeover of the club from existing majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri. A statement on Friday afternoon read: "The Club can confirm today [21 June] that a period of exclusivity has been granted to The Friedkin Group to progress discussions to acquire a majority shareholding in Everton. "All parties will now work together to conclude this process. In the meantime, the Club will continue to operate as normal." Moshiri's running of Everton has been criticised by supporters given the club's eight-point deduction last season after breaching Profitability and Sustainability (P&S) regulations. The Toffees exceeded the Premier League's £105 million financial loss threshold o...

Leeds United tried to get a big-money move agreed for Michael Cuisance only to see it fall down It was one of the big transfer stories of the summer of 2020 as Leeds United prepared for their return to the Premier League, would the Whites get an £18m deal over the line for Michael Cuisance. The then Bayern Munich player had been linked with Leeds for months with growing expectation during the delayed summer window due to Covid, that Cuisance would be a high-profile addition to Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds ranks. A France under-20 international with a growing reputation at Bayern, the central midfielder was seen as just what Bielsa needed in the middle of the park. Then, with all expectation a deal would be done, Cuisance signed for Marseille on loan and it felt like a potentially important player had got away. Now, it turns out that was not the case. There had been speculation at the time the Frenchman had failed his medical at Leeds and that is why the Whites stepped away from the...

By Kyle Newbould Leeds United look set to lose Jack Harrison on loan again. The Yorkshire Evening Post’s chief football writer Graham Smyth had his say on Jack Harrison’s imminent loan return to Everton on this week’s Inside Elland Road podcast, with Leeds United writer Joe Donnohue highlighting the positives of his exit. Harrison has all but sealed a second season-long loan spell at Everton, having triggered an exit clause in his contract following relegation at the end of the 2022/23 campaign. That clause is thought to remain active, following United’s failure to achieve promotion, with the Toffees not paying any loan fee but covering the winger’s full wages. The deal has brought those loan clauses back into the mind of Leeds supporters, with the club still suffering as a result of agreements made by previous decision-makers. And speaking on the most recent podcast, Smyth was critical of the situation in which Harrison was nearly sold last January. Read the full transcript fr...

By Kyle Newbould Leeds United sold the winger to Tottenham for £10m back in 2019. Former Leeds United manager Simon Grayson has suggested a return to Elland Road for Jack Clarke would represent great business - so long as interested Premier League sides don’t get there first. Clarke has attracted continued interest from the top-flight after a best-ever individual season at Sunderland, with 15 goals and four assists in 40 Championship appearances enough to earn him the club’s Player of the Season award. West Ham United were thought to be keen on a move in January and reports earlier this week have named the Hammers as a potential suitor once again. Sunderland rejected a £10million bid from Burnley for Clarke last summer and are thought to want around £15m this time round, owing to his excellent season at the Stadium of Light. Whether West Ham, or anyone else for that matter, would be willing to meet that price remains to be seen but Grayson has suggested those in charge at Ellan...

Lewis Bate has signed a three-year contract with Stockport County in League One with his Leeds United contract expiring on June 30 Outgoing Leeds United midfielder Lewis Bate has secured his future with a three-year contract agreed at League Two champions Stockport County. The 21-year-old’s contract at Elland Road will expire at the end of this month, after a three-year stay, and he has found a permanent new home in League One. The Hatters have been on a meteoric rise in recent years. Dave Challinor’s side won National League North, in the sixth tier, just five years ago, but will enter the third tier for the first time since 2010 from August. Bate’s exit was confirmed with the publication of United’s recent retained list. The former Chelsea youth departs West Yorkshire with five first-team appearances to his name and one precious Premier League start. Jesse Marsch gave Bate his full top-flight debut in an Elland Road clash against Chelsea, ironically, as they fought against re...

By Joe Donnohue Leeds United do not expect to make a loss on midfielder Marc Roca’s sale to Real Betis, despite reportedly accepting a £5 million reduction on the initial fee paid for the ex-Bayern Munich midfielder. Reports in Spain claim Leeds United have been negotiated down to a transfer fee worth 'less than £4.3 million' in Marc Roca's permanent switch to Real Betis. Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo claim Real Betis chiefs are pleased with negotiations for central midfielder Roca as they have been able to talk Leeds down from their initial asking price of £10 million this summer. Had the Whites been promoted back to the Premier League, Roca's asking price is likely to have remained the same which may have complicated matters regarding his return to Seville after spending the season on loan there last term. However, Leeds remaining in the second tier of English football meant the LaLiga club had the option to extend Roca's loan by a further season, or ...

By Tom Coates Leeds United winger Jack Harrison is reportedly close to joining Everton on loan for a second consecutive season. The 27-year-old was among the players who left Leeds on loan last summer, taking advantage of relegation clauses that allowed for temporary exits. Despite starting the 2023/24 season injured, he soon became a key figure for the Toffees. He now appears set to return to Goodison Park, with The Athletic claiming he is close to making a second loan move to the club. The report claims that while the deal is not done, it is expected there will be no loan fee. Instead, Everton will cover Harrison’s wages completely for the duration of his loan spell. The winger, a former England under-21 international, is reportedly keen on a return to Merseyside. Harrison initially joined Leeds on loan in 2018, making the move from Manchester City ahead of Marcelo Bielsa’s first season at the helm. He went on to spend three seasons on loan at Elland Road before he was sign...

By Joe Donnohue Defender Max Wober says he has been told to focus on the European Championships with Austria by Leeds United who plan to conduct talks over his future once the tournament is over. Wober made headlines for all the wrong reasons earlier this week as Austria went down 1-0 to Didier Deschamps' France in their Euro 2024 opener, courtesy of the central defender's headed own goal. The 26-year-old was also cautioned during the match for a late challenge on Ousmane Dembele and substituted on 59 minutes, capping a difficult night for the Austrian in Dusseldorf. Speaking to German outlet BILD, the player says his Elland Road future remains unresolved but that talks are planned to once-and-for-all come to a decision on where he will play his football next season. “There is currently total radio silence on both sides,” he said. “I’ve heard from Leeds that there will be talks once the European Championships are over. They want me to concentrate on Austria for now....

By Graham Smyth Ex-Leeds United man Tyler Adams says he still resonates 'unbelievably well' with Whites fans, whether they hate him or not. When Leeds suffered relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2022/23 season and 49ers Enterprises completed a takeover from Andrea Radrizzani, the new men in charge set their hearts on retaining a small number of key players. Adams was one of those. The midfielder could play no part in pre-season due to a season-ending hamstring injury he first picked up in March and so spent his time in rehabilitation at Thorp Arch while Daniel Farke build a new-look team. Leeds believed they tried everything in their might to convince Adams to stay and fight for promotion back to the top flight and also expressed confidence that the expiration of his release clause would mean his retention. But by August 20 he was a Bournemouth player. A deal in excess of £20m sent him straight back to the Premier League without the club that brought him t...