Good Morning. It's Tuesday 23rd July, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road
Goal machine on Leeds radarLeeds face a battle with Premier League new boys Ipswich Town over the signing of Blackburn Rovers hotshot Sammie Szmodics.
The 28yo is in the final year of his contract at Ewood Park, and showing no signs of wanting to renew. The Tractor Boys have recently had a £7m bid turned down, which remains the only serious offer Blackburn have received for their star player all Summer!
He netted an incredible 27 goals from 44 league starts last season, six ahead of nearest rival Adam Armstrong, and eight more than Summerville! Whilst Leeds are in need of a goalscorer with his abilities, we must remember he plays as an attacking midfielder, not an out and out forward.
We've seen Farke tinker with the forward line last season, before conceding defeat and swapping back. Saying that, if the opportunity arises to sign someone of Szmodics's predatorial abilities, we shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth either!
Summerville proposal could prove a Hammer blow for LeedsTransfer Guru Fabrizio Romano has disclosed that West Ham Utd have submitted a proposition to the Whites regarding the capture of Crysencio Summerville.
The Leeds Talisman has been subject to much speculation this Summer, though few parties have actually come forward with any kind of proposal. Whilst the details of the bid are unknown, we are told that the Hammers have been in touch with the 22yo.
We are led to believe that any deal to take Summerville to East London is a long way off, and with less than three weeks until the new season starts, Leeds will not want to part with their prized possession, as finding a suitable replacement will be extremely difficult!
Coops remains free agentFormer Leeds Stalwart Liam Cooper remains a free agent, despite interest from Blackburn Rovers.
The soon to be 33yo has been linked with several Championship clubs this Summer, but the stumbling block is the length of contract, not his wage demands. Coops is prepared to drop £15,000 a week in his salary (to £10,000pw or £43k a month) in exchange for first team football and a two year contract.
Currently, Blackburn have offered a twelve month contract, leaving Cooper no further forward than he was at Leeds. It is believe Farke offered a similar package, which the former Hull City apprentice declined!
