Leeds firm on Joel Piroe as left‑back worries grow
Leeds risk a left-back crisis after Junior Firpo’s exit and Gabriel Gudmundsson’s injury doubt. Calls grow for 49ers-backed board to add cover, with Bogle and James Justin options stretched.
Ex-Leeds striker Patrick Bamford scores, then sees red for simulation in Sheffield United’s 3-1 win v Ipswich. Wilder questions consistency over Femi Seriki incident. Bamford has 6 in 13 for Blades.
Shearer backs Leeds to get a draw at Everton. He hails Farke’s approach amid pressure, notes Toffees’ home losses and Leeds’ resilient away run. Goodison Park (Hill Dickinson Arena) trip seen as tight.
Adam Pope predicts Noah Okafor will improve after talks with Swiss coach. Farke defends winger despite 2 goals, 0 assists; xA 0.86, 2 big chances created. Gnonto and Dan James push for places.
Frankfurt target Aurele Amenda scores an own goal in 3-1 loss to Hoffenheim. Leeds reportedly keep Joel Piroe amid links to Celtic and Rangers, with Daniel Farke wanting cover up front.
Romano says Leeds bid £26m in December for Como’s Martin Baturina, deemed “untouchable”. Whites instead loaned Facundo Buonanotte and now push for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen; left-back cover eyed.
