Leeds United have been busy on the transfer front in recent weeks and it doesn’t look as though they’re anywhere near finished yet.

To date, Jaka Bijol, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sebastiaan Bornauw, and Lukas Nmecha have all been officially signed by the Whites.

Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United is also rumored to be moving to Leeds following an agreement reached earlier this week.

If a player misses a game while negotiations are going on, that’s a good sign that they’re getting close to making a transfer elsewhere.

Leeds United is attempting to sign a player, though, who played in his team’s most recent preseason match, which they won by a significant margin.

 

Anton Stach features in Hoffenheim friendly win over Sportfreunde Lauffen

 

The guy in question is Anton Stach, who plays for Hoffenheim in Germany at the moment.

Florian Plettenberg, a writer at Sky Sport Germany, reported on Wednesday that Leeds and Stach had reached a personal agreement.

Leeds and Hoffenheim are still in negotiations, meanwhile, and the Bundesliga team is reportedly requesting add-ons worth at least £17 million.

Sportfreunde Lauffen, a district league team that had won a competition to play the German top-flight team, took on Hoffenheim on Wednesday.

 

As Christian Ilzer swapped his entire starting lineup at the beginning of the second half, Stach, who had started the game on the bench, was brought in.

With braces from Tim Lemperle, Haris Tabakovic, and Gift Orban, as well as goals from Kelven Frees, Muhammed Damar, Marius Bulter, Luka Duric, and David Mokwa, Hoffenheim won 11-0.

 

What Anton Stach could bring to Leeds United

Stach, one of the Bundesliga’s most underappreciated midfielders, would be acquired by Leeds.

Jonny Cooper, an Opta statistician and Leeds supporter, claims that Stach has an outstanding Bundesliga record in terms of interceptions, tackles, possession gained, and duels won.

“A strapping midfielder who used to play further forward but now anchors his club side’s play, Stach has more than a little in common stylistically with former Germany great Stefan Effenberg,” the Bundesliga website stated in 2022.

“Sami Khedira was possibly the last time Germany had a midfielder who was equally skilled at doing the grunt work as anything else.”

 

Leeds set to sign ‘terrific’ player who Pep Guardiola once said his Manchester City side ‘couldn’t deal with’

Leeds United have been busy in the summer transfer window as Daniel Farke looks to shape his squad into one capable of surviving the Premier League.

After winning the Championship title the previous season, the Whites knew they needed to improve before playing in the top division again, and they are accomplishing just that.

Lukas Nmecha, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, and Gabriel Gudmundsson are among the players Leeds United has added in recent weeks.

According to reports, the Whites have now made a deal for a different player, one who was highly praised by Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, a number of years ago.

 

Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City ‘couldn’t deal with’ Sean Longstaff and Isaac Hayden in 2019 shock defeat

David Ornstein claims Leeds has a deal in place for Sean Longstaff, a midfielder for Newcastle United.

According to reports, the Whites would pay an upfront cost of £12 million in addition to an additional £3 million in feasible add-ons, such as Premier League survival.

Over the last seven years, Longstaff has made more than 170 appearances in the English top tier, making him a seasoned Premier League veteran.

He is a dedicated, tough-tackling midfield player who can contribute goals and assists in addition to making an effect in both boxes.

 

In addition to his versatility, Longstaff has played attacking midfield, defensive midfield, and occasionally even left midfield.

A 2-1 victory over Manchester City by a pre-takeover Newcastle in January 2019 was a huge surprise at the time.

According to Chronicle Live, Guardiola stated after the match: “We were unable to handle Newcastle’s holding midfielders.”

“We had the goal at the beginning, but we lacked the rhythm necessary to enforce our game.

“The game was slow, we weren’t aggressive enough, and we didn’t take the rhythm.”

 

According to Sky Sports, Longstaff responded, “Obviously when someone like him, probably the best manager in the world, says nice things about you, it always makes you feel good and gives you a little boost and confidence to know you’ve caused a team like that problems.”

However, it wasn’t just Isaac and I; it was everyone. The manager’s setup and the team’s composition most likely contributed to the team’s success.

“However, you will always accept praise from Pep, and it was an incredible feeling.”

 

What Carlton Palmer previously said about Leeds United and Sean Longstaff

The possibility of Longstaff joining Leeds has already been decisively ruled out by former Leeds player Carlton Palmer.

Regarding the possibility of Longstaff joining Leeds, Carlton Palmer stated last year that “this would be a very, very good signing, as he only has a year left on his contract.”

“This would be a fantastic addition to Leeds, a very powerful addition to the team.”

“Entry into the Premier League is one thing, but remaining there is quite another.”

Longstaff’s contract had a one-year option that Newcastle activated last year to extend it until the summer of 2026.

 

Leeds United in contact to sign ‘spectacular’ Real Madrid forward on loan

Leeds United have now registered their interest in signing Gonzalo Garcia on loan from Real Madrid, TBR Football can exclusively reveal. 

Garcia, a 21-year-old striker for Real Madrid, emerged as the tournament’s unexpected standout and finished as its top scorer.

The Spaniard filled in for players like Kylian Mbappe, who was just getting back from an illness, and scored four goals in six games for Xabi Alonso’s team.

Leeds is obviously looking for a new striker to lead them in the Premier League the next season.

Leeds will want a more natural goal scorer in the top level, even though Joel Piroe managed to score 19 goals in the Championship the previous season.

 

Leeds want to sign Gonzalo Garcia on loan from Real Madrid

Chief correspondent Graeme Bailey is aware that Garcia has become a target for numerous Premier League teams in light of this.

In light of interest from English teams in a loan transfer, Real Madrid is currently debating whether Garcia should stay with Alonso’s team for the upcoming campaign.

West Ham United, Leeds, Sunderland, and Brentford are some of the teams that have expressed interest in Garcia, according to sources who spoke to TBR Football.

 

Garcia is attracting interest from all across Europe, and it is thought that the attacker is eager to play frequently for the first team.

The 21-year-old was sent to the Club World Cup in the United States because he scored 25 goals in 36 games while playing for Real Madrid’s second club, Castilla, last season.

Garcia has only made 12 senior Real Madrid appearances overall, and he has scored in the Copa del Rey cup competition.

However, it is evident that the center-forward is prepared to advance in his profession.

 

Joselu thinks Gonzalo Garcia can score a lot of goals next season

Joselu, a former forward for Real Madrid and Newcastle United, had some very positive things to say about Garcia after seeing his performances in the United States.

The striker’s remarks may also clarify why Leeds believes Garcia can help them maintain their Premier League standing for the upcoming campaign.

“He’s had a spectacular campaign with Castilla,” Joselu stated. He is a young man with many aspirations.

“His Madridism is what I admire best about him. That is evident on the field. Despite his height, he wins a lot of duels in the air and never gives up on a ball. On a ball, he never gives up.

 

He nearly slipped by the goalie during the initial pressure of the game, demonstrating it to us. I believe Madrid will utilize him frequently and that he will contribute points. He will score a lot of goals, in my opinion.

Naturally, Leeds may be hoping that their striker instincts are suddenly working in their favor.

Leeds is currently considering a number of strikers, and it is obvious that Daniel Farke’s team will make a recruitment before the end of August.

 

Leeds and Sunderland both now considering a bid for £22m striker who’s keen to move to England

Leeds United and Sunderland are both showing strong interest in OGC Nice striker Evann Guessand, TBR Football can exclusively reveal.

 

Being a freshly promoted team and trying to stay in the Premier League next season is an unpleasant assignment for both Leeds and Sunderland.

Last season, none of Southampton, Ipswich Town, or Leicester City were able to accomplish that, and the bottom three finished 13 points behind.

Both Leeds and Sunderland, however, have the desire to reverse that trend, as they have shown during the summer transfer window.

Both teams are still looking for a new number nine to accomplish this, and Nice’s Guessand may be the solution in the end.

Leeds and Sunderland want to sign Nice’s Evann Guessand

Guessand, 24, scored 12 goals in Ligue 1 last season, and all of Leeds, Sunderland, and Brentford are considering a bid, according to TBR Football main correspondent Graeme Bailey.

Guessand, 24, has spent his whole career in France, with the exception of a season-long loan at Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland in 2020–21. He has ten caps for Ivory Coast.

Although Guessand has been linked to a move to Fenerbahce under Jose Mourinho, it is believed that the striker’s agents have also contacted a number of other teams.

As previously reported by TBR Football, Leeds had contacted them last month over the recruitment of Guessand.

 

After his greatest season ever in France, Guessand is now anticipated to depart Nice this summer, and the center-forward is attracting a lot of interest.

Additionally, a move to England is thought to appeal to Guessand, who is keen to find a new challenge in the upcoming months, given the renewed interest from Brentford, Leeds, and Sunderland.

 

Leeds and Sunderland won’t survive in the Premier League without a goalscorer

Sunderland finished 20th in their most recent top division season, failing to avoid relegation despite 15 goals by Jermain Defoe in the 2016–17 campaign.

Similar to this, Spanish sensation Rodrigo Moreno showed how crucial a consistent goal scorer can be by scoring 13 goals for Leeds during their 2022–2023 relegation season.

Despite having two consistent players in Rodrigo and Defoe, neither Leeds nor Sunderland were able to make it through the aforementioned campaigns.

 

It must be questioned if Guessand is the kind of striker capable of keeping a team in the Premier League, given that both are now thinking about making a move for him.

Guessand has scored one goal for Nice on average per five games, however it should be taken into account that he has played out wide a lot.

As previously noted, the 24-year-old’s goal total improved significantly last season; he has never before scored ten goals in a single campaign.

Guessand might cost roughly £22 million this summer, according to recent reports, and it’s unclear which English team will make the initial move.

 

Leeds United’s stance towards new striker signing as talks held with veteran Premier League duo

Before the new season begins, TBR Football can exclusively disclose Leeds United’s position on acquiring a new striker.

Lukas Nmecha, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, and Gabriel Gudmundsson are among the players Leeds United has added in recent weeks.

Last season, Joel Piroe was Daniel Farke’s primary attacker, with Mateo Joseph and Patrick Bamford making infrequent appearances for the Whites.

TBR Football can also disclose that Leeds is still interested in a third striker despite having met with two Premier League veterans.

 

Leeds not panicking over new striker as talks held with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Callum Wilson

Leeds’ approach to acquiring a new striker is somewhat loose; they are waiting to see what happens, according to TBR Football main journalist Graeme Bailey.

Bailey stated that Leeds has had discussions with Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Callum Wilson and reaffirmed that Norwich City’s Josh Sargent is still on their radar.

They are still keeping a close eye on Josh Sargent. Bailey exclusively told TBR Football that Burnley is also highly interested in him and that they really like him.

Instead of panicking, Leeds is letting the market find them.

In addition to having spoken with Callum Wilson at different times this summer, they are among the teams who have spoken with Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

 

Leeds is one of those teams that has a respectable team already, and they have fulfilled their obligations thus far.

“They wouldn’t be really let down by what they have, even if the season began tomorrow.

“I still anticipate Mateo Joseph leaving, even if they haven’t let him leave yet, which may be telling.

“They are exercising common sense in their actions and watching what happens to them.”

 

What Callum Wilson has said about his future amid Leeds links

Wilson’s Newcastle contract expired, making him a free agent at the moment. He has since stated that he believes he can still contribute significantly at the top.

He also indicated to Leeds and other suitors that he would not be content to be a super-sub and that he wants to play a major part at his future club.

Wilson told i News, “I had a great five years at Newcastle, but football moves on so quickly.”

“At 33, I’m at a stage in my career where I still have a lot to offer, but I haven’t been able to demonstrate it.

 

“Everyone assumes you can’t play longer than that when you occasionally enter a game for five or ten minutes.

“Everyone thinks ‘he’s losing a yard of pace,’ and so on, but obviously, starting a game is not the same as going on as a substitute.

It’s really difficult to get a second wind when you’re a substitute, and the game is over before you realize it. For me, that was the only thing. I still think I have a lot to contribute.

 

“I spoke with Eddie Howe, the manager, and we came to the conclusion that I’m not mentally prepared to play number two and remain on the bench for the entire season.

“Yo-yoing here and there is fine with me, but it must be a fair fight.”