Leeds United have seen just one transfer exit this summer, despite the club adding seven new players to the first team. Max Wober is the only player that has left Elland Road on a transfer.
He joined Werder Bremen on loan with an option to buy. There are just weeks till the start of the Premier League season, and many unwanted players still remain at the club.
Leeds are yet to resolve the futures of the likes of Patrick Bamford, Darko Gyabi and Sam Greenwood.
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Real Betis make Mateo Joseph priority
European clubs have shown some interest in Joseph this summer, particularly Strasbourg and Real Betis. Only the La Liga side have made actual contact over a move.
Spanish outlet SPORT are now reporting that the Spanish club are keen on signing the 21-year old this summer. Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini has told Sporting Director Manu Fajardo to seal the forward’s signing this summer. This will be a challenge as Leeds are still sticking to their stance that they will not sell the player.
It might take a huge fee for a deal to be agreed.
Leeds United star only wants a move to Spain
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Daniel Farke revealed last week that Mateo Joseph called him to ask for a transfer. He also added that the player was not willing to join the team camp, and is only keen on a move to Spain.
“It was actually the plan to have him here [in Germany],” Farke said after the SC Verl friendly.
“With him the situation is quite clear. We really value and rate him – otherwise we wouldn’t have played him, especially in the beginning of the last successful campaign ahead of a golden boot winner in Joel Piroe and an experienced striker like Patrick Bamford.
“Nevertheless, he came to me and asked for a new challenge and would like to move. He has also hinted that he prefers a move to Spain due to his Spanish roots. That was his call.”
With a new striker, Leeds need to move on from Joseph
Multiple reports indicate that a center forward is high on the list for Leeds United. Adding the position will become very necessary after Patrick Bamford is set to leave. Mateo Joseph may have written himself out of the club’s plans due to his actions this summer.
Leeds are not keen on a deal, but if they do manage to sign a new striker, then Joseph should be sold.
