Leeds United stay unbeaten after Palace stalemate
Dan James’ Leeds future is under scrutiny after limited Premier League impact, with calls for Daniel Farke to sell the winger in January.
Paul Robinson praised Leeds signing James Trafford after the 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, with the goalkeeper making five saves and keeping his second Premier League clean sheet.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin reportedly plans to stay at Leeds despite expected interest, after 17 Premier League goals and improved fitness earned him an England recall.
Noah Okafor’s Switzerland row has escalated, with team director Pierluigi Tami backing Murat Yakin and saying the Leeds winger ‘doesn’t fit’.
Daniel Farke urged realism after Leeds' 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, praising a defensively excellent display, clean sheet and unbeaten start despite a scruffy game.
Tarik Muharemovic called Leeds' 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace 'weird' and 'sleepy', admitting sloppy passing and a lack of control, but welcomed a point and an unbeaten start.
Leeds could face a 2027 contract dilemma, with Lukas Nmecha and Ilia Gruev due to be out of contract unless the 49ers act.
Sebastiaan Bornauw said he fought hard to leave Leeds for Hamburg, having been used mainly as a rotation defender at Elland Road.
Former Leeds winger Raphinha has hit 12 goals in seven La Liga games for Barcelona, including back-to-back hat-tricks and two assists against Levante.
Beren Cross said Leeds may use the international break to advance Daniel Farke contract talks, with nine points from five games seen as strong backing for the unbeaten manager.
Leeds have been warned Arsenal will respond strongly after Brighton’s 3-0 win, with Christian Fuchs expecting Mikel Arteta to prepare thoroughly.
Tarik Muharemovic was criticised for going down too easily in Leeds' 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, though the £34m defender has otherwise impressed in a strong back line.
Sean Longstaff has played just 10 Premier League minutes for Leeds this season and could seek a January exit as competition in midfield grows.
Daniel Farke's Aaronson-James double sub in Leeds' 0-0 draw was driven by a 'scruffy', 'basketball' game state, as he sought more control without the ball against Palace.
Mateo Joseph is nearing the 'final stretch' of his ACL recovery, with his physiotherapist marking progress as the Leeds striker continues rehabilitation after his Mallorca loan.
