Leeds push for Baturina as Farke backs Okafor
Norwich’s Joshua Sargent has rejected Leeds and Sunderland, preferring an MLS move to Toronto after fallout at Carrow Road. The 25-year-old has seven goals in 23 league games.
Farke backs Noah Okafor amid criticism, praising his dribbling and physicality but demanding end product. Says there’s competition and “Noah gets lots of backing and trust.”
Kalvin Phillips, unlikely to return to Leeds, is in talks with Wolves as Man City seek an exit. Leeds prioritise attacking signings and cannot cover his wages; DM not a priority.
Leeds reportedly bid £26m for Como’s Martin Baturina, rejected by Cesc Fabregas’ side. Move follows Buonanotte loan; Strand Larsen now unlikely. Baturina starred v Lazio with 1 goal, 1 assist.
Leeds chase Jorgen Strand Larsen, eye Chelsea’s Axel Disasi on loan, and track Martin Baturina and Salford prospect Archie Oldham. Buonanotte joins, Ngenge signs; Bijol injured, Harrison to Fiorentina, Piroe stays.
Leeds loanee Isaac Schmidt wants to stay at Werder Bremen, saying “it’s realistic”. The full-back has 377 minutes in 10 games; €3m option in deal, contract at Leeds to 2028.
Victor Orta signs Noah Ohio for Real Valladolid after failing to land him at Leeds from Man City in 2018. Ohio arrives on loan from Utrecht after nine goals for their reserves.
Brenden Aaronson admits early Leeds struggles handling pressure. After Union Berlin loan, he thrived under Farke, starring as a No 10/CM: 9G/2A in Championship, now 4G/3A in Premier League.
Ex-Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen says Frankfurt’s slump is manageable after “I was relegated with Leeds”. The Dane cites Elland Road pain as motivation; joined Frankfurt permanently, 3 goals in 20.
Leeds’ new Daniel James deal backfires: injured since November, no goals or assists, system now without wingers. On ~£75k pw, among top earners, making a summer exit and wages tough to shift.
Leeds monitor Harry Wilson as Fulham chase Man City’s Oscar Bobb. Wilson stalls new deal amid Marco Silva uncertainty; late-window chance could arise to add proven Premier League winger.
Werder Bremen coach Horst Steffen is relieved Romano Schmid isn’t joining Leeds. German reports dismiss talks, with director Clemens Fritz saying no contact and winter exit not expected.
