Leeds United will be pleased with their recent transfer business, having defied the odds to bring in an emergency mid-season signing in the shape of French international Josuha Guilavogui.
It was something Leeds United boss Daniel Farke was delighted to talk about during his press conference on Friday (25th October.)
He said: “We are all happy and pleased it was possible to bring him in. I spoke about the profile I wanted. It’s always a bit complicated in October. Josh brings quality in the positions we need him, naturally holding midfielder, pretty physical, concentrated, good defensive skills.
“Also played a lot in the centre-back role. He adds a bit of experience to our side and we can do with some experience in the dressing room. He 100 per cent understands his role. Good fitness shape, also totally convinced of taking over this role as emergency case.
“He spoke quite open and honest what we want to see, a bit like a mentor for younger players, help to develop them. Gives us some cover if perhaps a young player is not prepared. This is a guy who will not crack under pressure. In addition, he’s an unbelievable guy.
“In the first days with us you can realise what a great guy he is. He was captain at more or less every team he’s played. He’s speaks Spanish with Mateo, German is possible with him. His English is very well. And he even seems to understand Henry McStay, Irish guy in our medical department.”
But not all transfer stories going on at the moment will be to Leeds United fans’ liking.
Former Leeds United star set for Manchester United move
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Raphinha was once beloved by Leeds United fans and in 2021/22 he almost single-handedly kept them in the Premier League. It was around this time that he turned down a move to Premier League powerhouses Liverpool, but in the end he moved to Barcelona which was a move complicated itself due to the Catalan club’s financial troubles.
But worse than seeing Raphinha go, would be seeing him emulate the likes of Alan Smith and play for Manchester United but that is a very real possibility with reports claiming that Manchester United are set to swoop for the winger with a £67 million offer toping the £42 million offer the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle United made in the summer. This could see the Brazilian make the switch to Old Trafford.
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