Leeds United had an impressive campaign on their return to the top flight last season. Daniel Farke’s men were heavily tipped to go down, but things worked out for them in the end.
Many were sceptical about the Whites’ chances with them coming up from the Championship.
It was believed that Leeds would go straight back down like with other newly-promoted sides. And in the early months of the campaign, it did look like that would happen.
But near the midway point of the season, things changed and the club’s fortunes turned around.
Leeds went on an incredible unbeaten run from December into the New Year. Gathering up all those crucial points were enough to help the team stay afloat until the final weeks of the season.
Former Leeds United star closes in on West Ham move
Leeds United finishing in 14th place on the table despite losing to West Ham on the final day.
The Hammers desperately needed a win, and for things to go their way to stay up. Unfortunately for them, even their win over the Whites was not enough to save them.
They ended up selling their best players in this window, including former Leeds star Crysencio Summerville.
And now, the London club are looking to sign another former Elland Road favourite to replace him. West Ham have been in talks for a move for Manor Solomon this past week.
The deal was believed to have collapsed as the Hammers were not willing to pay bonuses.
Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that both sides have agreed to a deal, with a transfer set to be completed.
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Price tag should have been appealing to 49ers
The deal between West Ham and Spurs broke down initially, as the Hammers did not want to pay bonuses on the reported £5 million fee.
Sources have now revealed that the deal will go through but for just under £10 million. That price tag for a player like Solomon should have been something for the 49ers look at.
It is not too expensive for the production the winger has given in recent seasons.
Leeds need a winger who can impact the game, and Solomon had 22 goal involvements under Farke two seasons ago. Getting a deal for him would have been a huge boost to the attack.
But West Ham are now set to complete the deal.
