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The Summer 2025 Transfer Thread

in Leeds United Chat

Right folks. We don't even know what league we'll be in BUT - already the rumours have begun

Clickbait Ins

HRH Kalvin Phillips returns

Coiahminhm Kelleher (GK) Liverpool

Richarlison (ST) Spuds

Clickbait Outs

Firpo off on a free

Joseph loan to Rangers

28 comments

28 Comments

Smurf

39m

Turkish delight, 19 year old striker Kilicsoy being linked.

Soopaleeds

Get in there.... OP to be updated again shortly 😀

TC10

Goals are the main thing to get us points but I wouldn't fancy any of those names....maybe Ferguson as back up but that's fkn expensive back up!!

He hasn't done anything after his initial few months and only has potential....we need a proven goalscorer.

Sargent may be a better and cheaper gamble as back up....

I fear a cheap foreign striker will be bought in who will either score goals to push us to mid table dreaming of Europe or leave us battling relegation!

A new Hasselbaink firing in his first season is difficult to find....

Smurf

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Problem is that we can't attract proven goalscorers at the top level becuause we are expected to be premiership fodder next year, so we have to think outside the box. We have to look at those cheaper foreign strikers who have their hearts set on the premiership or young experienced raw talent. We were lucky last year with Bogle, Tanake, Rothwell, Solomon and even Ramazani had moments. Of those players that have been clickbaited, Evan Ferguson looks the real deal but to attract him, we would need to promise him a starting XI place. That;s the only we could lure him ahead of other teams. We will also have less money to spend on other players.

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Smurf

So which is our most important position to fill. Some say the attacking midfield Number 10, others say goalkeeper. I think it's probably the CF as like many, I just don't see Piroe cutting it in the premiership. The horses and riders, I've seen are

Cameron Archer, age 23

Evan Ferguson, age 20

George Hirst, age 26 Troy Parrott, age 23 Josh , Sargent, age 27 James Vardy, age 38

Any others?amp

This position we really need get right. I think we can eliminate Vardy as a serious target. Aged 38, he didn't have his greatest season last year.

Josh Sargent - good championship player but finished behind Piroe in the goalscoring stakes, so no.

George Hirst, mmm, only the one season in the premiership scoring a grand total of 3 goals. He;'s good link up play, holds the ball up, brings others into the game and makes chances. But has mostly been used from the bench. He wouldn't cost much, maybe £5m but at his age, I'd have expected something better.

Troy Perrott has had one good season in the Eredivisie league, notching 12 goals in 24 league appearances as well as four times in eight starts in the Europa league. He therefore has some top flight experience though limited experience when at Spurs and only three goals in the championship. He's also scored for Republic of Irleand although is behind Ferguson in the queue. Perrott is regarded as a strong finisher and a knack of holding on to the ball. He could prove an inspired signing and c.£10m bid might seal his signature.

Evan Ferguson is built like a tank and has often been compared to Erling Haaland. He's strong, fast and good in the air - all the qualities a top striker needs. He's notched thirteen goals in the premiership, althoug has fallen down the pecking order at Brighton and not achieved much at West Ham. Is regarded as a future superstar. This one depends on the transfer fee. He has been valued as high as £65m, and his salary will be high. If he could be lured for under £30m, maybe, but not for the £45m frequently being quoted.

That leaves our mid season target, Cameron Archer. Three years older than Ferguson and often compared to Patrick Bamford, he's scored six premiership goals and a further 18 in the championship. He is know for his movement, ability to find space and shot selection. His weaknesses are being a bit lightweight and struggles to hold the ball. Farke has a good record working with this sort of player. Valued at c.£15m though, he's maybe the best value of the six strikers listed.

Soopaleeds

I've had another go at editing the OP....

Richarlison the latest clickbait in, Vardy yesterday - also rumours Joseph and Debayo get a loan to rangers.

I reckon there will be no end of Leeds-Rangers links over the next 2 months... maybe we should start a bingo game.

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Smurf

Marathe confirms Farke will be manager next season. No Mourinho, Ancelotti or Hoddle.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-daniel-farke-paraag-marathe-championship-premier-league-5112664#

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TC10

Tin hat time....they say never to go back.

I'd take Leif Davis and Chris Wood back....

Wood has one more season in him and proved he can score goals in the Prem. It doesn't matter that he left us as it was our fault that we didn't have the ambition for the Prem....not him!

Davis has proved he can make it in the Prem in a struggling team. He'd be a perfect fit for Firpo, if he leaves, as both are quality going forward and neither can fkn defend!

I suppose while we're buying old players, we may as well look at Summerville, Rutter and Archie!! 🙈🤣

Smurf

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I'd take Davis back, he would be like a new leaf.

Wood has no re-sale value so doesn't improve the squad's valuation.

TC10

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Wood we not get him on a free? Hypothetical anyway I know....

Enoch's extra leg

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Dont forget James Milner!

TC10

2 names being linked to us on the ever reliable LeedsNewsNow are Jamie Vardy and Richarlison.... let's hope we don't get either!

Premier League legend Vardy won't cut it in the championship now let alone in the Prem....

I remember signing El Hadj Diouf and although we did take to him, after a bit, Richarlison is not the sort of player we want or need.

I love that other club's don't like us but I don't want them hating us for cnuts like him....

There's far better strikers out there who'd suit us....

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Smurf

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Pretty certain they're just Agent talk. We need players with add on re-sale value not donkeys in their twilight years. I don't see us buying much from the premiership, apart from Solomon. I expect most signings to come from European leagues.

Smurf

Apr 23

Beckford has come out in defence of Farke on BBC Radio 5 Live, after assholes like Darren Bent (sh1t player and sh1t pundit) have spewed pure vomit across the media. I'm reading that pundits (the biggest waste of space in the Solar Systeim) and fans (utter fake news bollox) are mooting him to be sacked ahead of next season. Can't believe this is even being discussed. Feck chickbait and all who sail with her. Just how thick are these morons.

TC10

Apr 23

Hoddle now leads the betting at 2/1 to replace Farke and it's definitely something we should do....

Great football will be played with a back 3/5 but he'll change formation DURING the game....

Farke out.... Hoddle in

Smurf

Apr 23

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TC10 out, Suzi Buttwobble in.

Soopaleeds

Apr 23

Clickbait departure

D Farke

Replacement J Mourinho

You couldn't make it up - except some clickbait site did and now it's in the Mirror and the Express....

Smurf

Apr 23

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I saw those stories which of course is the level of pulp fiction you find on the internet. To think we can send humans to the moon and this is the best you get from the gutter press. I see Scott Parker is also being tipped to be sacked. Parker, rhymes with Farke - giess that's some form of poetic justice.

TC10

Apr 22

No worries Smurf and you're entitled to your incorrect failings 🙈🤣

I genuinely hope I'm wrong as Firpo is UNBELIEVABLE going forward and if he's learnt how to defend, as your stats say, then we've got a quality LB on our hands 👍🙌

I'm willing to give him a chance....

Adam Pope has said we could need anything up to 8 new players but we should have the money in place because of adhering to our ppi, our books are straight and we have the massive backing of Red Bull and the 69ers.

I want the bucks spending as I'm 59 now and want to see some success in the 6th biggest stadium in the top division before I go!!

Smurf

Apr 22

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I like the cut of your gib re spending the cash, though I would expect it to be say closer to six incomings than eight. It depends on whether we sell anybody. We've probably got about £80m to play with. A quality attacking midfielder will cost us £20m, a quality goalkeeper about £15-20, Solomon will cost about £15m, a striker could be anything between £20-30m. We can probably recoup £10m on Meslier, £4-5m on Gelhartdt, £3m for Greenwood. Do well sell Piroe - probably our most saleable championship asset - he could net £15m at his current value - sounds a bit harsh but there's other options for the bench. I'm only really interested in signing first team players not back-ups. So, I've no problem on upgrading Firpo, but it needs to be somebody better, affordable and who can give us those those nine assists and four goals that Junior provides - I'm open to suggestions but that player isn't Cirkin, and I really don't know much about Sanusi.

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Smurf

Apr 22

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In short my strange blue fictional friend, we should sign Caoimhin Kellehe, CJ Egan Riley, Archie Gray. Jobe Bellingham, Manor Soloman and Evan Ferguson. Then I'd be happy.

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TC10

Apr 22

Hate having to slag a player after he's had a great season and played a massive part in us going oop....

However, it'll probably be circa 100k pw and he can't DEFEND!

He got away with it to an extent this season as team's sit back and hardly attack us....this won't happen next season and he will be constantly run at.

He was absolutely quality going forward though so play him as a fkn LWB to our strengths!

I'm not looking forward to seeing the likes of Salah, Elanga and virtually anyone running at him!

Smurf

Apr 22

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Lets unpick that. The stats dont quite support such defensive frailties, he wins 76% tackles, 79% interceptions, 76% clearances, is dribbled past 25% and doesnt give away penalties. Let's compare that to the defensive kings, Burnley's left back, Lucas Pires, who wins 78% tackes, 96% interceptions, 66% clearances, is dribbled past 20% and also doesn't give away penalties. Defensively, they aren's that much different. Firpo can be caught out of position but thats a lot to do with style of play. I dont see Farke changing tactics going next season and you have to admit, Firpo has been instrumental to our winning style. Commentators keep referring to our six men attack. I've no issue if we go and sign someone better, but they will still be expected to play that same attacking role. I agree Firpo was lightweight three years ago, but over the last 18 months, he's improved immeasurably and been a star player.

Smurf

Apr 22

Julia Firpo has suggested her husband will sign a new contract with Leeds. Great news if true.

Smurf

Apr 21

I really think Jobe Bellingham should be our number one target. He addresses both that number ten vacancy and AM. Best player in the championship and could be got for £20m.

Bellingham, Ramsdale, Tommy Abraham, Solomon and Wiegl would make me happy.

Soopaleeds

Apr 21

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sorry folks - updating the OP is lost in the ether again.

Like 4 out of 5 there - don't want Ramsdale though, he's been relegated 3 times already. Also need a LB..... Cirkin at Sunderland?

Daniel2

Apr 19

Thought there is a rumour we are in contact with Dutch player Sern Steijn and his club about possible move.

Soopaleeds

Apr 18

oooh crikey my ancient post also got approved at last!!

I'll update it with the Wiegl rumour