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Leeds United have reached a resolution with RB Leipzig over the Jean-Kevin Augustin dispute. Lee Sobot A statement released by Leeds United on Monday evening read: “Leeds United and RB Leipzig are pleased to announce that they have reached an amicable resolution of the dispute between the clubs, further details of which are confidential to the parties.” Leeds lost their appeal over the Augustin transfer obligation in November but planned to appeal the decision. The Court of Arbitration for Sport issued its decision last month which left Leeds facing a bill of 21m euros to Augustin’s former club RB Leipzig. Leeds were looking at their legal options as CAS ordered that the first instalment of 6.7m euros must now be paid to the German side. Leeds released a statement last month following the decision which read: “Leeds United are surprised and disappointed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s decision, which not only contradicts the language and meaning of the contract but also...

Leeds United have signed midfielder Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig for a fee in the region of £20m. By Graham Smyth The Whites moved to replace Kalvin Phillips within three days of selling him to Manchester City for £42m, plus £3m in add-ons, with a player Jesse Marsch has worked with at two previous clubs. Marsch first linked up with Adams, then a teenager, at New York Red Bulls, giving him an MLS debut and later bringing him to the Bundesliga when he was Leipzig manager. Adams, 23, is the second United States Men’s National Team international to arrive at Elland Road this summer after Brenden Aaronson, who also worked with Marsch at RB Salzburg. Leeds have handed the midfielder a five-year contract and he is expected to operate alongside the likes of Marc Roca and Adam Forshaw in the centre of the pitch this season. His arrival leaves Marsch awaiting just two more senior additions and one of those – Feyenoord’s Colombian international winger Luis Sinisterra – is expected to ...

Tyler Adams to Leeds United is close and fans will love his joke about his mindset illustrating desire and focus. By Mark Carruthers RB Leipzig midfielder Tyler Adams is close to finalising a deal with Leeds United. Just days after the departure of Kalvin Phillips to Premier League rivals Manchester City, Whites manager Jesse Marsch has followed up his interest in the American international and a deal is close. The duo would be reunited after working together during Marsch’s managerial reign at Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls and during his time at Leipzig. Adams has already spoken of his admiration for his fellow American and will be relishing the opportunity of linking up with Marsch at Elland Road. The Whites will be getting an energetic and intelligent replacement for Phillips if and when Adams completes a deal. But the midfielder will also bring a fearsome mentality with him if comments given to ESPN earlier this year are anything to go by. In an intervie...

Leeds United are closing in on the signing of defensive midfielder Tyler Adams, who has said his goodbyes to his RB Leipzig team-mates. By Graham Smyth The Athletic have reported that Adams is soon to fly to England to undergo a medical and finalise the move, which could eventually be worth around £20m to the Bundesliga side. And Leipzig coach Domenico Tedesco has confirmed that the US Men’s National Team international has already announced his departure to his team-mates. “He said goodbye to the team on Monday,” said the coach, as reported by RB Live. "He was very liked here, he's a really good player and a fine character, it hurts to say goodbye." Tedesco says Adams’ desire to leave is understandable because he wants to play more minutes than Leipzig can currently guarantee. At Leeds he will replace Kalvin Phillips, who made a £45m move to Manchester City on Monday and formed an integral part of the midfield for the past four years. Although the Whites have ...

Former Leeds United striker Jean-Kevin Augustin’s fitness nightmare is continuing with a fresh set-back in training at his new club. By Graham Smyth The Frenchman, whose 2020 move to Elland Road from RB Leipzig is still a matter being considered by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, joined FC Basel in the Swiss Super League last month. Augustin’s contract with Nantes ran out, making him a free agent, but three weeks into his stay with Basel the 25-year-old has picked up an injury. His club have reported that Augustin ruptured a ligament in his right foot while working in their pre-season training camp. The injury occured without a tackle being made and an MRI scan revealed that the extent of the problem will keep him out of action for several weeks. This latest issue continues a trend suffered by Augustin since his January 2020 loan move to Leeds. He was brought in to compete with Patrick Bamford for the number nine role in Marcelo Bielsa’s team but a calf issue and subseque...