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BBC News
19-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Leeds must trust Farke to find the right characters'
Leeds have been linked in recent days with out-of-contract players with Premier League experience and, among fans, the names have provoked a mixed is arguably the most important transfer window in the club's history and United must make every single signing count if they are to cement their place in England's top tier next caution is justified, but free agents have worked for Daniel Farke in the his first season in charge, Farke brought Sam Byram back to the club. An academy product, Byram's time away from Yorkshire was ravaged with rumours emerged of a potential return, some questioned whether his best days were behind in the past two seasons Byram has played almost as many league games (69) as he did in total during his eight years away from Leeds (80), and he has been a solid when Ethan Ampadu and Illia Gruev got injured within the space of 70 minutes of football last September, United went looking for an emergency defensive midfielder and signed out-of-contract Josuha Guilavogui they found more than a back-up player. The farewell messages written on his final matchday shirt indicate the impact he had on team Aaronson wrote: "Best mate, best player here, love you g", Jayden Bogle wrote: "The best human I have ever met", another wrote: "My brother, leader, legend, what a man you are mate".There is caution among the fan base and rightly so about some of the names Leeds have been linked with over the past few weeks - and an acceptance that Leeds need to be shopping in a different market than previous with a young side, Premier League experience is needed and hard to come by, and Leeds must trust Farke to find the right characters for the more from Adonis Storr at The Roaring Peacock, external
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Leeds release ELEVEN stars after promotion to Premier League including former Atletico Madrid midfielder
LEEDS have made a bold statement by releasing ELEVEN players including former Atletico Madrid midfielder Joshua Guilavogui. The midfielder joined the club during the 2024-25 campaign and proved to be an important figure both on and off the pitch, playing in 18 games across all competitions. Advertisement 3 Josuha Guilavogui is one of 11 Leeds stars to have been set for release Credit: PA 3 Josuha Guilavogui played 18 times in all competitions Credit: Getty 3 Leeds won the Championship to earned their Premier League spot back Credit: Getty However, the club surprisingly decided against offering him a new contract despite his popularity in the dressing room. Alongside Guilavogui, the club also confirmed that Solomon scored 10 goals in 39 games and will be confident in fighting for his spot at Spurs next season. Further departures include Harry Christy, Cian Coleman, Connor Ferguson, Max McFadden, Amari Miller, Kris Moore, Joe Richards, and Joe Snowdon. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Leeds have had an up-and-down period recently but they will view their promotion to the Premier League as a chance to now establish themselves. One of the first decisions they made after promotion was confirming that Daniel Farke will remain in charge at Elland Road. That decision has further shown their intent for continuity especially after reports that he could leave. The gap between the Premier League and the Championship seems to have widened with all three teams promoted last season relegated again. Advertisement Most read in Football Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS The 2025-26 season promises to be a testing one for Leeds . But if they can get the blend of experience and youth right then they stand a chance. Inside Leeds' wild promotion celebrations with thousands of fans greeting team and former Man Utd star on the mic Plus they have the experience of manager Farke. Advertisement
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Leeds release ELEVEN stars after promotion to Premier League including former Atletico Madrid midfielder
Elland Road chiefs have already made a huge managerial decision after winning promotion SQUAD OVERHAUL Leeds release ELEVEN stars after promotion to Premier League including former Atletico Madrid midfielder Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEEDS have made a bold statement by releasing ELEVEN players including former Atletico Madrid midfielder Joshua Guilavogui. The midfielder joined the club during the 2024-25 campaign and proved to be an important figure both on and off the pitch, playing in 18 games across all competitions. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Josuha Guilavogui is one of 11 Leeds stars to have been set for release Credit: PA 3 Josuha Guilavogui played 18 times in all competitions Credit: Getty 3 Leeds won the Championship to earned their Premier League spot back Credit: Getty However, the club surprisingly decided against offering him a new contract despite his popularity in the dressing room. Alongside Guilavogui, the club also confirmed that Manor Solomon will return to Tottenham and Joe Rothwell will go back to Bournemouth. Solomon scored 10 goals in 39 games and will be confident in fighting for his spot at Spurs next season. Further departures include Harry Christy, Cian Coleman, Connor Ferguson, Max McFadden, Amari Miller, Kris Moore, Joe Richards, and Joe Snowdon. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL WEEKEND WAGER De Bruyne to end Man City career on a high - Weekend Wager's best bets Leeds have had an up-and-down period recently but they will view their promotion to the Premier League as a chance to now establish themselves. One of the first decisions they made after promotion was confirming that Daniel Farke will remain in charge at Elland Road. That decision has further shown their intent for continuity especially after reports that he could leave. The gap between the Premier League and the Championship seems to have widened with all three teams promoted last season relegated again. The 2025-26 season promises to be a testing one for Leeds. But if they can get the blend of experience and youth right then they stand a chance. Inside Leeds' wild promotion celebrations with thousands of fans greeting team and former Man Utd star on the mic Plus they have the experience of manager Farke.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leeds talking to Firpo & Byram as Guilavogui leaves
Leeds United are in discussions with defenders Junior Firpo and Sam Byram over new contracts and have also announced the departure of midfielder Josuha Guilavogui following the club's promotion to the Premier Firpo made 32 Championship appearances and scored four goals - one in a draw at Sunderland with another in a win at their promotion rivals Sheffield United - as Leeds pipped Burnley to the title on goal difference after both clubs finished on 100 points. The Dominican international, 28, had spells with Real Betis and Barcelona before moving to Elland Road in 2021 and has made nearly 120 appearances across the past four have also begun with 31-year-old Byram, who played in 36 league games this season at left-back or centre back, although 20 of those came from the France midfielder Guilavogui leaves Elland Road at the end of his short-term 34-year-old midfielder joined the club as a free agent in October and departs having made 16 league appearances for the club, all of them off the bench, adding up to 57 minutes in total, and never finished on the losing side.
New York Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Leeds in talks over Junior Firpo, Sam Byram contracts as Josuha Guilavogui to exit
Leeds United remain in talks with Junior Firpo and Sam Byram over their futures at Elland Road as their current contracts expire on June 30. Conversely, Josuha Guilavogui will be released when his deal ends on the same day. James Debayo, who made two substitute appearances for the first team last season, has been offered fresh terms by the club with his contract set to expire too. The Championship winners have published their retained list with a raft of youth players set to follow Guilavogui out of the club next month. Advertisement Firpo and Byram are the highest-profile names on the list, but United are evidently not quite ready to say goodbye at this stage. The former made 35 appearances last season with 14 goal involvements from left-back, while the latter proved a dependable understudy with 39 outings, mostly in the same position. Guilavogui, 34, arrived as a free agent in the autumn after an injury crisis hit Daniel Farke's midfield. The seven-time France international was never needed as a regular starter, but ultimately racked up 18 appearances, predominantly as a late substitute to lock down leads. Depart on expiry of current contract: Josuha Guilavogui, Harry Christy, Cian Coleman, Connor Ferguson, Max McFadden, Amari Miller, Kris Moore, Joe Richards, Joe Snowdon, Luca Thomas, Dan Toulson. Return to parent club: Joe Rothwell, Manor Solomon. Remain in discussion: Sam Byram, Junior Firpo. New terms offered: James Debayo, Rory Mahady, Coban Bird, Harvey Vincent. The decision on Guilavogui is not surprising. Farke was always sceptical about signing any free agent during the injury crisis in the autumn, so this was never going to be a long-term arrangement. However, the French veteran has been a revelation off the field for the team. He has been a key presence, especially with the squad's younger players and more than played his part last term. He will depart with fond memories and everyone's best wishes. Byram and Firpo were always the more intriguing names on this list. The assumption had been, with the team going into the Premier League, they would be let go to make space for upgrades. This announcement gives all parties a little more time to make a final decision and explore all avenues for how next term may look for the pair. Based on Firpo's performances in the top flight a few years ago, it would be no surprise to see Leeds at least add a new first-choice option at left-back. Would they both be open to being back-ups in the top flight? (Top image of Junior Firpo: MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
