Leeds United will play their first pre season friendly this weekend. For now, the club are ramping up the players’ fitness in training ahead of their camp in Germany.
Daniel Farke will announce the travelling squad for the camp in Germany ahead of the game against Manchester United. Many Leeds United players arrived this week, even some whose futures are undecided, like Jack Harrison. According to reports, the 28-year old could miss out on a place in the pre-season squad.
All four new signings have been completed, with some already taking part in the training sessions.
But there are expectations that a few more names will be added before the Whites kick off their pre-season tour.
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Leeds United hold talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin
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Leeds have been linked with former Newcastle man Callum Wilson this week; the striker will reportedly undergo a personal training camp before making a decision on his future. The Whites have been in touch with the 33-year old’s camp over a move.
Wilson is not the only free agent Leeds have approached in the past week. Graeme Bailey has revealed that Dominic Calvert-Lewis has also been contacted over a move:
“Leeds aren’t panicking, they’re letting the market come to them.
“They’re one of the teams that’s held talks with Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and they’ve talked to Callum Wilson at various points this summer too.”
Just like with Wilson, Calvert-Lewin’s wages could be a problem, but the club could work around it.
Former Everton man fits into Leeds transfer policy
This summer, Leeds have had an unwritten policy when it comes to transfers: they do it on their terms only. If they approach a player, they make sure he is completely on board, before talks over a move proceed. And with the negotiations, Leeds are stubborn in their stance and will only pay what they value the player at.
This is why the club have been able to add four solid first team players for around just £30million.
Just like Lukas Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin will be a free transfer at a decent age, who can contribute to the team now.
Comparing Calvert-Lewin to Joel Piroe
Last season was not a great one for the Everton striker, injuries and fitness problems kept him out for most of the campaign, but he still managed to score three goals.
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Joel Piroe has the edge after his prolific exploits last season, but Calvert-Lewin brings a whole new dimension to the attack. His hold up play and aerial ability alone has won games for Everton this past season. In a functioning attack like Leeds United, he could definitely find his groove again.
What with links to Wilson as well. Has it really come to this? That we are looking to sign players that other teams don’t want. Expensive wages, injury prone, best days behind them and yet we are looking at them as major signings? Starting to worry now if this is the pool we are looking in
The Leeds Owners wanted premiership football but clearly have Championship vision. Being cautious with money is one thing but opting for high wages on worn out players past their best is stupid. Has the club no talent scouts or money to spend now. I expect to see the board shipping in Poundland for new players next. Farke needs players NOW to train and bed in – last minute buys will cost points before the season gets into it’s swing
DCL on a free transfer is a no-brainer. On his day and fit, he is up there with the very best, the big point being fit, for a big lad he’s terribly fragile. On £100,000 pw the outlay over 3 years is £15.6m, to sign someone as good as him, £30m + Wages= £45m. DCL is the obvious way to go, leaving Leed’s budget a little healthier.
It must be remembered that he is an England international and under Carlo Ancelotti looked a world beater. Sign him I don’t think you’ll regret it.