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BBC News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
🎧 Perri signs - what does it mean for Meslier?
A new episode of BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet is available now on BBC Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix discuss the arrival of new goalkeeper Lucas Perri and ask what it means for Illan to the full episode on BBC Sounds
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leeds agree £17m deal for Germany midfielder Stach
Leeds United have agreed a 20m euro (£17m) deal with German club Hoffenheim for midfielder Anton Stach. Stach will sign a four-year contract, with the transfer subject to a number of add-ons. Once it is confirmed, Stach will become Leeds' sixth signing of the summer. The Germany international is likely to be paired with Sean Longstaff, whose £12m move from Newcastle was confirmed on Friday. At 6ft 4in, Stach will bring an imposing physical presence to Leeds' midfield as manager Daniel Farke looks to make an immediate impact following their return to the Premier League. Leeds have also brought in defenders Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol and Gabriel Gudmundsson as well as German forward Lukas Nmecha. Latest Leeds United news, analysis and fan views Follow Leeds United in the BBC Sport app Listen to the latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leeds 'don't want to blow their budget' on Longstaff
On the latest episode of Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix ponders whether Leeds should pay more than £12m for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff."I feel like Leeds this summer so far have proven that they're not willing to be pushed on bids," he told BBC Radio Leeds. "They've bid for a few people and then when they've been outbid they've not worried too much. They haven't got into a bidding war so far."Whether or not there becomes a point where you have to start getting out of your comfort zone, I don't know. But I think they have made assessments on how much they want people, how much they're willing to pay and what the market value is and at the moment, they're not going beyond that."They did have, I believe, three bids for Longstaff. The maximum I think was £10m plus two million for bonuses, which seems very cheap for a guy with 100-plus Premier League appearances. "It gets into Jack Harrison territory I guess - a really steady Premier League player which is probably what you need but you don't want to blow your budget."Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Consummate professional' - why James' deal makes sense
Dan James' deal to remain at Leeds United for a further four years is a clever move by the club and deserved for the flying winger's popularity has grown with supporters since he returned from a loan spell at Fulham, a deal that felt like he did not want but was the wish of then head coach Jesse Marsch. His assists and goal contributions since returning to Elland Road in the summer of 2023 have been impressive but more so has his attitude. The Wales international has never moaned about being cast out from the club he now calls very much home. It is a home of course from which he had the keys snatched in 2019 when at the 11th hour Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins refused to sanction Leeds' attempt to sign him as the January transfer window is a player who immediately after being present for the birth of his son in Manchester flew by helicopter to play 90 minutes and score in a victorious penalty shootout for Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds side at Craven Cottage in a League Cup is a guy who also bears the scars of playing for United. His tousled fringe can barely hide the huge wound on his forehead incurred in a head clash with Southampton's Kyle Walker-Peters in the 2024 Championship play-off final defeat at Wembley. Bloodied, bandaged but unbowed, James returned to the fray to almost take the game to extra time with a stunning volley that crashed off the almost rescued that first full season under Daniel Farke, James was essential to Leeds' Championship title victory and a return to the Premier League the following year. What is more, with the club having to skilfully navigate the choppy PSR waters, the amortisation of the remainder of his original £25m transfer fee over another four years makes shrewd financial sense, as does keeping a loyal and consummate to BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast on BBC Sounds
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Can Bamford still lead the line in the Premier League?
Will Patrick Bamford still be an asset in the Premier League? The 31-year-old struggled for fitness last season and did not start a game in the Championship, coming off the bench 17 times without scoring. Advertisement However, he boasts more top-flight experience than most in the Leeds squad and did score 17 Premier League goals in the 2021-22 season, the last time the Whites went up. This week's Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast episode discusses whether he can still be useful for Daniel Farke. "Most people listening would probably agree that a nine needs to be bought," said BBC Radio Leeds sports editor Jonny Buchan. "But if [Bamford] plays every pre-season game, has a decent one, plays in Dublin against AC Milan - he does have Premier League pedigree, something the club need and want," . Advertisement "He's already got that and he scored 17 in the top flight before." Co-host and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix can also see the value of keeping Bamford around. "We've seen Bamford trying to get fit," added Rix. "He never gave me any hint he wants to leave Leeds. He knows he needs to get to the first day of pre-season ready to go because last season was a bit of a washout. "He's back in credit with the fans. There is an argument that if you get Pat fit for 28 games in a Premier League season, he's very worth having. If someone else had him, you'd think he's a good striker for them to have. Advertisement "I just don't know if you can go into a very important season again relying on Bamford to be fit. It feels like a stretch." Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds Where do you stand on Bamford's future? Would you use him in the Premier League and, if so, what should his role be? Lets us know here.
