Leeds United are yet to move the players they have made available since last week. It is early in the window, but for now, there is no movement from outside the club.
Illan Meslier is yet to receive offers after the club began presenting him to multiple clubs to find a deal for him. The Frenchman was only rumoured to leave initially, but it looks like Leeds took matters into their own hands. And the trio put up for sale recently are still at the club. Darko Gyabi, Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood are yet to receive concrete offers. Sky Sports’ Don Goodman hinted that Leeds should consider reducing the asking prices for the players.
The Whites are eyeing around £10million for the trio, which would count as profit towards PSR.
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Leeds United player close to exit
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Junior Firpo is yet to sign a new contract at Elland Road. The club has presented him with a huge offer over the last few weeks, but he is yet to put pen to paper. Almost everyone around the club has resigned to him leaving later this month. Firpo has been linked with a move to multiple European clubs since the window opened.
And being a free agent, he is free to choose his own destination. AC Milan, Lazio and Lyon have been the latest clubs linked with the 28-year old. Now, Real Betis have officially joined the race after pondering a move.
Diario de Sevilla have reported that Betis have ”accelerated” talks and even had a call with the player over the weekend.
Firpo is set to leave
Just like Betis moved quickly for Firpo, Leeds need to accelerate plans to sign a new left back. It is important that the club adds depth in that position, as that area of the squad is quite thin.
Daniel Farke and the recruitment team now need to find a profile similar to Firpo that fits into the system. A huge task ahead.
