Leeds still waiting on Farke deal after strong start
Former Leeds defender Max Wober, now at Schalke, opened up on the injury nightmare that derailed his last year at Elland Road and cost him a World Cup place.
Sebastiaan Bornauw admitted he 'fought hard' to leave Leeds for Hamburg, while the article argues Leeds look well covered after replacing him with Nico Elvedi, who has already broken into the side.
Beren Cross says Leeds and Daniel Farke still have no contract agreement, despite talks and a solid start of nine points from five games, with the break seen as key to sorting his future.
Leeds appear to have completed the signing of 19-year-old defender Roman Egan-Riley from Spurs, with the former trialist named on the Under-21 teamsheet against Newcastle.
Leeds’ £20m sale of Luis Sinisterra looks vindicated, with the former winger suffering eight injuries since 2024 and missing 75 games for Bournemouth and Cruzeiro.
Switzerland director Pierluigi Tami backed Murat Yakin over Noah Okafor’s exit, saying they 'tried everything' despite Noah Okafor's claims of broken trust and limited game time.
Opta give Leeds a 12.83% Champions League chance and 6.45% for the Europa League after five unbeaten games, though they still project Daniel Farke’s side to finish 10th.
The Athletic have named Leeds duo Tarik Muharemovic and James Trafford among the Premier League’s best summer signings after Leeds’ unbeaten start and joint-best defensive record.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya’s £20m move is in doubt after one substitute outing. Daniel Farke is said to be unimpressed in training, with Noah Okafor, Brenden Aaronson and Harry Wilson ahead of him.
Leeds defender Jaka Bijol backed Slovenia team-mate Benjamin Sesko after Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt criticised the injured striker, calling him capable of 'incredible things'.
James Justin’s strong displays at right centre-back have given Leeds a selection dilemma, with Joe Rodon nearing a return and Nico Elvedi viewed as the likelier defender to make way.
Ethan Ampadu is hailed as a 'class act', with Rory Jennings saying Chelsea erred in selling him. Leeds’ captain has excelled in midfield and is tied to Elland Road until 2030.
Dan James could push for a January exit after Daniel Farke’s 3-4-2-1 left him a rotation option. Injuries and a reduced role have hit the Leeds winger since promotion.
Kalvin Phillips ended a five-year wait for a league goal with a free-kick for Sheffield United in a 2-1 loss at Stoke, echoing the final league goal of his Leeds career.
Callum Mills scored a hat-trick as Leeds Under-21s beat Barnsley in the EFL Trophy, becoming the competition’s youngest ever hat-trick scorer at 18 years and 3 days.
