Leeds United praised by Guardiola as Hurzeler eyes stern Elland Road test
Union Berlin confirm centre-back Danilho Doekhi will leave this summer. Leeds have tracked him and could move, though a sale like Rodon or Struijk may be needed to free a starting slot.
Leeds have reportedly made an offer for a £39m-rated Wolves player, receiving a response. Specifics of the bid and reply are not revealed.
Brighton’s Fabian Hurzeler says he cannot judge why Facundo Buonanotte struggled at Leeds. The on-loan midfielder has barely featured and will leave Elland Road, with Leeds seeking a creative midfielder.
Hull’s sporting director says they would ‘love to keep’ Leeds loanee Joe Gelhardt after 15 goals and 6 assists in 43 games. He returns to Leeds, contracted to 2027, with his future to be decided.
Opinion: Leeds should avoid signing Juventus striker Lois Openda despite links. The Belgian has 1 Serie A goal in 24 games and would be costly, with Calvert-Lewin and Nmecha already scoring for Leeds.
Report claims a high-value forward is keen on joining Leeds this summer after their survival, touted to ‘dominate like Okafor’. Details on the player and deal are not disclosed.
Sky Sports’ Don Goodman praises Daniel Farke for Leeds’ Premier League survival, saying doubts from his Norwich spell were ‘horrible’, and likening his criticism to Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson’s situation.
Daniel Farke is omitted from the Premier League manager of the season shortlist despite keeping Leeds up and adapting to a 5-3-2. Nominees include Arteta, Guardiola, Iraola, Andrews, Le Bris and Carrick.
Leeds, safe in 14th, will share a reported £3.5m squad bonus if they hold position. Higher finish boosts merit payments. Contract calls loom for Ampadu, Struijk, Darlow and Farke.
Farke calls injuries ‘the most difficult situation’ of the season before Brighton. Gruev out for season, Okafor, Gudmundsson, Bogle out, Buonanotte ineligible, Struijk doubt, Ampadu ill. He still backs the team.
Pep Guardiola hailed Leeds’ ‘quality’ and professionalism after their draw at Spurs, citing it as proof teams with nothing to play for still compete. He expects similarly tough tests late in the season.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler expects a ‘difficult to beat’ Leeds at Elland Road, praising their unbeaten run, intensity and back five. He aims to dominate, with Brighton chasing Europe after a 3-0 win in November.
Ex-Leeds defender Stephen Warnock says Premier League clubs could target Gabriel Gudmundsson after his strong season at wing-back, though Leeds are urged to keep him and add left-sided depth.
David O’Leary says he would not have signed Rio Ferdinand for £18m in 2000 had he known the fee, despite making him his top target as Radebe cover. Ferdinand later left Leeds for Manchester United.
Daniel Farke urges Leeds to back a new ‘project’ beyond status quo after securing safety and an FA Cup semi-final. He wants to stay but warns he is not the right choice if ambition is lacking.
