Leeds earn 1-1 at Spurs as Ampadu talks loom
Noah Okafor is nominated for April’s PFA Player of the Month after 3 goals and an assist, competing with Jarrod Bowen, Bruno Fernandes, Rayan Cherki, Casemiro and Morgan Gibbs-White.
Maddison shares footage claiming he, not Lukas Nmecha, touched the ball in Spurs’ late penalty shout in the 1-1 draw at Leeds, slamming ‘petrified’ officials as VAR upheld Jarred Gillett’s no-penalty call.
Michael Oliver will referee Leeds vs Brighton at Elland Road, with Stuart Attwell on VAR. Oliver also handled the 3-0 loss at Brighton in November. Leeds aim to finish their home season strongly.
Portuguese reports say Hidemasa Morita is close to Leeds after survival, with a contract to 2028 plus option offered. Local Leeds reports are cautious but A Bola insist a move from Sporting is advanced.
Leeds are linked with Leicester winger Jeremy Monga, 16, after his goal and two assists. They face Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle and German interest, with a clearer path to minutes at Elland Road.
Brighton may start Maxim De Cuyper at Elland Road after his two assists vs Wolves, with Joel Veltman an option at right-back amid injuries to Diego Gomez and Kaoru Mitoma.
Spurs led through Mathys Tel before Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty levelled for Leeds. Antonin Kinsky denied Sean Longstaff late on and Maddison’s penalty appeal was rejected as it finished 1-1.
Jamie O’Hara rages on Sky Sports that Jarred Gillett ‘bottled’ Spurs’ late penalty call on Maddison vs Leeds, but admits Spurs were second best as Antonin Kinsky denied Sean Longstaff a late winner.
Leeds to open fresh talks this week on a new deal for captain Ethan Ampadu after his player-of-the-match display at Spurs. Farke hints at progress, saying he will give details soon and makes a ‘promise’.
Leeds are assessing a move for Burnley’s Zian Flemming following the Clarets’ relegation, with in-person checks planned as Farke eyes attacking reinforcements.
Ex-Leeds interim boss Michael Skubala, who led Lincoln City to promotion, is wanted by Bristol City, who have triggered his release clause ahead of talks.
Pascal Struijk needs hip surgery after lasting 55 minutes vs Spurs and is out for the season. He joins Okafor, Gudmundsson, Gruev and Bogle on the sidelines ahead of Brighton. His contract future is unclear.
Premier League survival triggers around £62m in costs for Leeds, including £39.4m in bonuses and £22.7m in transfer fees owed to clubs such as Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg, Lille, Newcastle, Lyon and Leicester.
Jermaine Defoe hails Leeds’ intensity and quality after the 1-1 at Spurs, praising Farke’s culture. Willy Gnonto’s lively cameo set up Sean Longstaff for a shot tipped onto the bar by Antonin Kinsky.
With wing-backs out, Farke used Dan James at RWB over Sam Byram, who stayed benched. With his deal expiring and only 8 league minutes, Byram looks set to leave as Leeds target new full-backs.
Leeds have conducted in-person checks on midfielder Kofi Amoako, who is now pushing for a summer move to Elland Road.
Gabby Agbonlahor says Joe Rodon is ‘not a quick centre-half’ after Leeds’ 1-1 at Spurs. The piece counters that Rodon was imperious against Richarlison and cites data showing his high top speed for Wales.
