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New York Times
23 minutes ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Mateo Joseph tells Leeds he wants to leave and chooses not to join pre-season camp, says Daniel Farke
Mateo Joseph has asked to leave Leeds United and refused to join the club's pre-season training camp in Germany, according to manager Daniel Farke. The German said he accepts Joseph's decision and will not stand in his way, but Leeds will only sell when another club meets their asking price. The 21-year-old made 39 league appearances last season, starting 11 times and scoring three Championship goals. Joel Piroe, the division's eventual Golden Boot winner, proved to be Farke's first choice striker, while the addition of Lukas Nmecha has only added competition to the club's frontline. Advertisement Patrick Bamford has already been told he is surplus to requirements, but Farke wanted Joseph in Germany for this week's pre-season camp. The Spain under-21 international declined to play in Saturday's Manchester United friendly and Farke excused that due to his delayed pre-season start. However, speaking after Tuesday's 4-1 win over SC Verl, Farke says the story has since moved on. 'He came to me, and to us, and said he wants a new challenge and would like to have a move,' he said. 'He has also hinted he prefers a move to Spain due to his Spanish roots and, yes, that was more or less his call. 'We just want players who are excited about the project to play with Leeds United in the best league in the world, here in the Premier League, who want to be here with us and want to be successful with us. 'If this is your wish, I, as a manager, won't stand in the way and (I) accept this because I just want players who want to be here and are buzzing. I've said, 'Okay, Mateo, I accept this, I won't stand in the way'. 'On the other hand, it's also clear we, as a club, have invested a lot in him: time, money, backing and he is on the long-term contract and we value him. One thing is also for sure, we will just make a move possible once there is a club who meets the expectations of the club.' Real Betis have made several bids for Joseph already this summer, added to the £10million bid which was rejected in January. Leeds sources, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, had maintained, until last week, the striker was not for sale. Farke has made clear it will be for the board to decide what fee would be required to buy Joseph, but, as the manager, he will not stand in his way. His advice to Joseph, while the situation remains unresolved, was to continue training with the team, but the Spaniard elected to remain in England. Advertisement 'I've spoken openly and honestly with him about the situation and have strongly recommended, until the situation is sorted, he should do the job and be professional,' said Farke. 'He said he's not in the mental state to do this. 'What should I do? I can't call the police to drag him here on the training pitch. It was his decision. For that, he trains at the moment in England, individually, and will then also train with under-21s at Thorp Arch.'
Daily Mail
an hour ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
SC Verl 1-4 Leeds: Whites pick up their first win of pre-season in game fans were told not to travel to on the back of Man United draw
Leeds United dispatched SC Verl by four goals to one in a friendly that was played behind closed doors after Leeds fans were told not to travel due to security concerns. The game was played at the home of the German third-tier outfit, who finished seventh last season, on Tuesday afternoon. A first-half brace from Joel Piroe, which included a penalty after SC Verl's Martin Ens accidentally picked the ball up in his own box, and second-half goals from Wilfried Gnonto and Lukas Nmecha took Leeds to their first win of pre-season after the goalless draw against Man Utd in Stockholm on Saturday. Daniel Farke 's side started in a 4-2-3-1 shape in a game that was played with two 60-minute halves to allow the players to get more minutes and improve fitness. Farke's family were in attendance alongside a handful of locals at the Sportclub Arena in Verl. Leeds' new signing Anton Stach was also at the ground but was unable to get international clearance from FIFA in time to feature while another summer signing in Sebastiaan Bornauw sustained a quad injury in training on Monday and is expected to be out for the next fortnight. Meanwhile, Brenden Aaronson joined up with the squad after an extended break following international duty. The German side started on the front foot with Illan Meslier forced to make a good stop from Alessio Besio's effort in the fourth minute. Leeds grew into the game and looked threatening from set-pieces with Jack Harrison's corner finding Pascal Struijk, whose header was kept out by a fine save from Philipp Schulze. On the 25th-minute mark, the Premier League side took the lead thanks to some brilliant work from 16-year-old Harry Gray, whose through ball teed up Piroe and Leeds' top-scorer from last season finished wonderfully with his left foot. Gray then hit the post after a good Leeds counter saw Sam Chambers, starting at right back, play in Dan James, who crossed to Gray but the teenager couldn't finish. In the 40th minute, Ens then had an embarrassing moment after he picked up Schulze's goal-kick in the box and the referee pointed to the spot. From there, Piroe made no mistake as he sent the keeper the wrong way. Meslier was then replaced for Alex Cairns as Farke gave each of his three keepers 40 minutes each. On the brink of half-time, Cairns was penalised by the referee for holding onto the ball past the permitted eight seconds, as per the new IFAB rules and SC Verl were awarded a corner kick. Farke made eight changes at half-time, with only the two holding midfielders in Ilia Gruev and Sean Longstaff staying on, as well as Cairns. Nmecha, another new singing, looked a handful and was denied by a good save before Gnonto added a third for Leeds with a left-footed finish after he was found by Largie Ramazani. MATCH FACTS AND PLAYER RATINGS LEEDS UNITED (4-2-3-1): Meslier 7.5 (Cairns 40, 6.5, Darlow 80, 7.5); Chambers 7.5 (Bogle 60, 8), Struijk 7 (Rodon 60, 7), Bijol 7 (Ampadu 60, 7.5), Gudmundsson 7.5 (Byram 60, 7); Gruev 7 (Chadwick 90, 6.5), Longstaff 7 (Crew 80, 6); James 7 (Gnonto 60, 8), Piroe 9 (Tanaka 60, 7.5), Harrison 7 (Ramazani 60, 8), Gray 7.5 (Nmecha 60, 8). Sub unused: Mahady. Goals: Piroe, 25, 40, Gnonto 76, Nmecha 90 Bookings: N/A Manager: Daniel Farke Longstaff and Cairns were replaced by Karl Darlow and Charlie Crew, with 40 minutes to go and Darlow made a terrific diving one-handed save to keep out Oualid Mhamdi's free-kick. On the 90-minute mark, Ramazani did superbly down the left flank and squared to Nmecha, who tapped in to an open goal. Gruev was the only Leeds player to play a full 90 minutes before he was replaced by 18-year-old Rhys Chadwick. And Ramazani was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet late on, when he cut in but his effort was tipped behind. The home side got a consolation late on when Jonas Arweiler pounced on a poor backpass by Crew and finished past Darlow. Ultimately, Leeds got valuable minutes in the bank though in fairness, the difference in class between the sides was evident after the early phases and it's hard to see how much can really be taken from this friendly. Farke's side are in Germany for the rest of the week and are scheduled to play one more friendly on Saturday, which will also be behind closed doors. They begin their Premier League campaign when Everton visit Elland Road on August 18.
The Independent
3 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
EFL Championship winner odds: EFL Championship 2025/26 title odds
Each EFL Championship season begins with 24 teams battling it out to reach the promised land of the Premier League. It's a dream that three clubs will realise, but ultimately, only one side will go up having lifted the Championship trophy. In most seasons, the club that wins the Championship enters the Premier League as the best-prepared of the promoted sides, with a triumphant campaign key for recruitment, budgets and potential survival in the top flight. This page will detail Championship winner odds for the 2025/26 season. We use the latest live Championship betting odds from the best betting sites in the UK to help readers find the top prices throughout the season. Punters will find top value on Championship football betting odds on this page, with any changes to markets on football betting sites immediately reflected by our odds comparison tool. All Championship odds come from recommended bookmakers that are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. Championship Winner Odds Last season's Championship title battle ended with Leeds claiming top spot on the final day, with Daniel Farke's side winning on goal difference after accumulating 100 points alongside Burnley. Clubs who have come down from the Premier League often start the new season among the favourites to win the title, with Ipswich Town and Southampton falling into that category this term. However, the nature of the league means surprise winners are not uncommon. In 2011/12, Reading started the season as 16/1 outsiders and were 14th in November before a storming run, while Watford began the 2020/21 season at 16/1 before winning the league. The average number of points needed to win the Championship over the last 10 years is 96 points, although two of the last three champions have hit the 100-point mark with the quality of the division's top clubs having gone up a notch. The table below shows the winners of the last five Championship seasons, as well as their pre-season EFL odds. Championship Winner Odds Explained Customers will find the best EFL Championship winner odds from the best online bookmakers on this page. Bettors wanting to wager on the Championship race should be aware that there is an each-way option for these wagers, with punters finding most betting sites offering to pay out on a top three finish at 1/4 the starting price. The odds on the title winner will be slightly bigger than those Championship promotion odds available and with each-way wagers an option, betting on the Championship winner market may offer more value, depending on the selection. Our recommended betting sites are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, ensuring that users have a safe and fair betting experience when browsing Championship winner odds. Check back to find the latest Sky Bet Championship winner odds as prices shift depending on transfers, form, injuries and more. Sports betting can be enjoyable, but it's important to stay in control and gamble responsibly. The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, betting apps, or any other gambling medium. All licensed gambling sites in the UK are required to provide tools such as deposit limits, time-outs, self-exclusion, and self-assessment questionnaires. These are designed to help you manage your activity and protect your well-being. Many operators, including online bookmakers and new casino sites, will offer free bets or a casino bonus. While these can be tempting, it is vital to read the terms and conditions of any offer before taking part. If you are concerned about your gambling behaviour, support is available from:
BBC News
7 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Farke 'clearly keen to add height and physicality' to Leeds squad
Anton Stach is Leeds' sixth signing of the summer, four of whom are 6ft 1in or taller, with head coach Daniel Farke clearly keen to add height and physicality to the squad which won promotion from the Championship last who has moved to Elland Road from Hoffenheim for £17m, certainly fits the bill, having been one of the Bundesliga's most effective ball-winners in recent the past two seasons he has registered 120 interceptions, more than any other player in the German top flight, and won possession 393 times, which is the league's third-highest tally. He also ranks fourth for tackles attempted and duels versatility should also be an asset for Leeds. Though used primarily as a holding midfielder by Hoffenheim, Stach began 2024-25 at centre-back, only switching to a more advanced role in November following the appointment of Christian Ilzer as head 6ft 4in tall, Stach is an effective aerial presence in both boxes. With Leeds also recruiting Jaka Bijol and Sebastian Bornauw - both of whom are 6ft 3in - plus 6ft 1in Lukas Nmecha, they will hope to gain a competitive edge next season when it comes to all-important set-pieces.
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Leeds complete £17m Stach signing from Hoffenheim
Leeds United have signed Germany midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim in a deal worth £ 26-year-old, who has two international caps, has joined on a four-year becomes the sixth summer signing for Leeds, who were promoted to the Premier League after winning the Championship last season. He follows Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Lukas Nmecha and Sean Longstaff in joining manager Daniel Farke's squad for the 2025-26 campaign."I am excited to join such a good team, such a good Premier League team, and I am looking forward to the next season," said Stach, who is 6ft 4in."My style of play, I would say I am an aggressive player. I am good in duels. I am good at anticipating passes from the opponents and it would be good for the Premier League. Now we will see, I will try my best." Stach has previously played with compatriot Nmecha as the pair helped Germany win the European Under-21 Championship in added: "The biggest target is to stay in the league and personally just develop, adapt to the league, to the speed of course and then get many good experiences hopefully."
