They can bugger off for that kind of quote. I wouldn’t go over £15m tops for a keeper.

I wouldn't be adverse to that. A back three of Rodan, Phillips and Struik with Ampadu and Tanake playing in front of them, alongside two marauding wing backs and a front three of James, our new super striker and Wise old Solomon. It could work Glen.

I don't disagree which is why we need to be clever with our money rather than profligate We need to avoid getting into bidding wars, we should try and identify inconspicuous bargains like Tanake and Bogle. We need to scour the European leagues for players winding down their contracts. We need to use the loan system effectively and to our benefit. We also need to not throw the baby out with the bathwater. For example, Patrick Bamford is only 31, he's proven quality in the premiership. I watched him closely when he came on as sub this year and he's still got the X Facfor. He dragged defenders out of position and his movement is still good. He still presses in the forward areas. And he was pivotal to our winning but ultimately unsuccessful run in 2023/24. I know he's injury prone, but I'd say he could still do the job coming on off the bench, whereas I dont see Piroe as that player - he scores but doesnt do much else. He's very much one where we can cash in our chips and use the money for someone new. Firpo is another one. At 28, hes coming into his peak years. I'd tie him down and then bring in a loan LB from one of the premiership clubs. Like other clubs, I'm sure we will be linked to Kyle Walker-Peters, who is available on a free. Jonathan David is another available on a free and sure to be in big demand. There's also the championship. If Hamer or Bellingham's clubs don't get promoted. I'd lap them up. And then there's our own academy and youth teams. Harry Gray looks like being a star and will likely be in the first team squad. Not so sure if there are others. Chadwick seemed to be the star of the u21s. I'd give him a go in pre-season.

I think you can do a lot with £60m plus sales. Imho, Piroe, Meslier and Joseph could generate £35-40m in sales which would give us £100k to play with. I'd still rather we play within the rules than break them.

I honestly dont know. Everyone said Biesla's tactics wouldnt work in the premiership and yet they did in the first season. We dont know until somebody tries to break the mould. That said Farke has already said hes going to adaapt his tactics differently for the premiership. If he played a back three as TC has consistently suggested, the marauding full backs could prove effective.

Congratulations to Darko Gyabi on winning Plymouth Argyle's Young Player-of-the-Year trophy for the 2024/25 season

Latest goalkeeper rumour - Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea. Could be an astute target, still only 25, wouldn't be prohibitively expensive at c. £15m, and was the best rated goalkeeper in Europes top five leagues - apparently.

Turkish delight, 19 year old striker Kilicsoy being linked.

That sounds ab fab, though I would just lose the approval requirements altogether.

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.

Pretty much every thread you open takes you to an ad, then you have to double back through the menu again. Just done it to get into this thread.

Still waiting. You would think the Owner would have checked in given it’s a Leeds site and we’ve just won the league.

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.

And a big congratulation to yourself for getting a thread posted! Awesome.

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#

I would take Rothwell on a one year loan. You could get the following for about £63m. Ramsdale 13.6 Weigl 5.1 Jobe Bellingham 18.7 Hamer 12.7 Abraham 12.7 Though I expect our scouts to be totally data driven so expect to see names you are completely unfamiliar with, otherwise they would employ me.

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.

I think we've probably seen the last of Aaronson, Rothwell, Meslier, possibly Firpo, possibly Joseph, definitely Guilavogul, in Leeds shirts.

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.

FFS I've tried posting two threads over the last week, one from last Monday and neither get published. Should we find ourselves a new Message Board?