I will not play again: Leeds key player has decided to quit due to.Leeds United to sign possible Patrick Bamford replacement after Manor Solomon from Tottenham
George Overhill
George Overhill
Sun 25 August 2024 9:10, UK
Leeds United are still planning to sign a new striker before the close of the transfer window, according to the Daily Mail.
The paper reported via their website on 24 August that with Tottenham’s Manor Solomon undergoing a medical ahead of a loan switch to Elland Road the Whites are still hoping to make a pair of additional signings after the Israeli.
A forward and a full-back are on the cards for Daniel Farke ahead of the deadline, after the German saw a number of high-profile stars leave this summer.
The Athletic reported on 16 August that another midfielder was wanted in addition to a full-back, and two attacking recruits, in the wake of Georginio Rutter’s and Crysencio Summerville’s departures.
Daniel Farke set for Patrick Bamford replacement?
Solomon arriving after Largie Ramazani from Almeria would nominally fill the gaps left behind by Summerville and Rutter.
Mateo Joseph broke out with an excellent performance in the 2-0 win at Sheffield Wednesday [Sky Sports, 23 August] to suggest he could also be a regular in the XI this term.
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But after Rutter’s departure the central forward areas are a confused picture, with both Patrick Bamford and Joel Piroe excellent on their day but well below that level at other times.
One of the two senior forwards was expected to be sold this summer [Daily Mail, 1 July] but it looks impossible for Bamford to leave before the deadline and satisfactory offers clearly haven’t come forth for Piroe.
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Leeds United look set to secure Manor Solomon from Tottenham.
The Englishman missed the trip to Hillsborough thanks to his latest injury lay-off to put his longer-term spot in the match day squad at risk.
Discussions have been held on Hammarby striker Jusef Erabi [Marc Mechenoua, 19 August], so he could be a candidate to fill the market requirement up top but it looks tricky to sign another without one incumbent leaving.
In terms of midfielders it appears it won’t be FC Koln’s Dejan Ljubicic to come in and replace Glen Kamara amid drama in Germany after the deal fell through [BILD, 24 August], while another full-back hasn’t yet materialised either.
In other Leeds United news, a top-flight European club is now looking to sign another senior Elland Road ace before the transfer deadline.
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Karl Darlow set for shock international switch while stuck behind Illan Meslier at Leeds United
George Overhill
George Overhill
Sun 25 August 2024 8:25, UK
Karl Darlow is in line to receive a call-up to the Welsh national team despite being “stuck in the reserves” at Leeds United, according to Alan Nixon.
The Sun journalist reported via his Patreon on 25 August that the 33-year-old is set for a “shock” international switch under Wales boss Craig Bellamy.
The keeper qualifies through his grandfather but reportedly rejected the chance to play for Wales when hoping to get a call-up for England whilst at Newcastle and Nottingham Forest.
Darlow has only made five appearances for the Whites since signing last summer as he has been unable to dislodge Illan Meslier.
Craig Bellamy set to call up Leeds United keeper for debut
At this stage of his career Darlow is surely more likely to jump at the chance of making his international debut for Wales than he apparently was previously.
His arrival at Elland Road last year came during uncertainty over Meslier’s future at the club so he may well have expected to become the new number one.
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That hasn’t happened since the Frenchman remains in place, with Darlow making just two Championship appearances for the Whites last season.
His only outing so far this term was the dismal 3-0 defeat by Middlesborough in the Carabao Cup, despite Meslier flattering to deceive already during a difficult start to the campaign.
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Illan Meslier has remained the first-choice Leeds United keeper under Daniel Farke.
In theory Darlow is only one injury away from stepping into the top role but Alex Cairns’ arrival this summer has complicated matters, with the new signing preferred on the bench for the 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday on 23 August.
It would be no surprise if the veteran took up the offer to join Bellamy’s squad, and he might also be interested if a club came in to offer him a new start as well.
In other Leeds United news, an international ace has got himself involved in a major drama after trying to force through a “dream” move to Elland Road before the deadline.
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