Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has become more involved in the transfer market since arriving at the club. His influence on the team has been felt over the last two seasons.
It has been reported that he pushed for the signings of Ao Tanaka and Manor Solomon last season. The duo played a huge part in Leeds winning the Championship this season. Tanaka even won the club’s Players’ player of the year award.
This summer transfer window has started off slowly, but fans now have something to celebrate after the addition of Lukas Nmecha this weekend. People may be wondering why transfer business has been so slow, now a recent development has shed light on things.
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How Leeds United boss deals with transfer targets
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As indicated earlier, Farke now has direct influence in who the club signs. Club chairman Paraag Marathe indicated that the Leeds boss would continue in this role during the summer window.
The Athletic have now revealed what goes on behind the scenes at Elland Road. When it comes to transfer talks, Daniel Farke has a huge say. Sources say that the German holds ‘honest conversations’ with potential transfer targets. Farke makes it known if the player will become a first choice starter, or begin his career on the bench.
After these meetings, it is then down to the player to decide if he wants to make the move to West Yorkshire.
This is a great policy
Informing potential transfers if they are good enough to become starters should continue to be the way at Leeds United. This way, the club will not spend too much time convincing some players. It should be quite straightforward, if the boss gives his assessment, then you as a player make your decision based on that.
There is no use in bringing in big money signings who will sit on the bench and complain about minutes. If they are told about their role in the squad, it prevents the issue entirely. Daniel Farke is setting great standards at Elland Road.
