Smyth i YEP skriver her om hva han vet om Leeds' tanker om transfers:
(Her er noen interessante opplysninger om en landslagsspiller de har 'in mind' på midten, at Summerville erforventet å dra, og viktigheten av å finne en i 10'er-rollen...
Although Leeds' summer priority was to get players with no realistic part to play in the Championship out the door, and in doing so remove a number of big earners from the wage bill, work has been going on when it comes to recruitment in the transfer window.
- While Leeds are keen to keep hold of stars like Luis Sinisterra, Jack Harrison, Tyler Adams and Willy Gnonto, they still need to strengthen in a number of positions beyond goalkeeper
- Leeds United are considering Bayern Munich's Alexander Nubel but remain interested in Newcastle United's Karl Darlow as they hunt a summer goalkeeping addition.
Forsvar:
- Left-sided centre-back and right-back can be ticked off already, thanks to central defenders Max Wober, Liam Cooper, Pascal Struijk and full-backs Luke Ayling and Cody Drameh. The latter just needs a new contract.
- A right-sided centre-back is a must. One first-choice left-back is too. Leo Hjelde could find himself in the understudy position for that role but if not, a second left-back addition will be required.
Midtbane:
- The central midfield picture does not entirely depend on Adams' decision because Leeds need more than just the American in there in any case. A quality operator in possession is key
and Leeds have at least one experienced international in mind for that role.Vinger:
- The wing areas are where Leeds could have the most exciting options in the division, should they retain even two of Sinisterra, Harrison and Gnonto.
Crysencio Summerville is expected to go, so a new winger is a possibility.
Spissplass:
- Where Farke plays Georginio Rutter will be fascinating because out wide, coming in off the right flank, is where he has looked dangerous in the past. If he sees him as a nine then he and Patrick Bamford will have to fight it out, but the former has to prove himself through the middle and the latter's injury record over the last two seasons suggests a centre forward addition would be prudent. If Sonny Perkins goes out on loan, as has been discussed, then Mateo Joseph will have a supporting role to play in what could be a breakthrough senior campaign.
10'er-rollen:
- Behind the striker is where Leeds most definitely require a fresh look. Pablo Hernandez remains the last and most natural creative wizard in a Leeds shirt and he left two years ago.
An attacking midfielder to scratch that itch and make things happen the way Emiliano Buendía did for Farke so spectacularly in the 2020/21 season is one of the most important boxes to tick this summer.https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-eye-experienced-goalkeeper-pair-as-daniel-farke-brings-ideas-to-transfer-meetings-4219004
