Sport nationLeeds United’s Midfield Reinforcement Tops Summer Transfer Priority List
Leeds United has made reinforcing their midfield a top priority this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Championship club is actively seeking to bolster their midfield options after narrowly missing out on promotion to the Premier League last season.
Manager Daniel Farke has already bid farewell to key players, including midfielders Archie Gray and Glen Kamara. Gray joined Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in the region of £30million, while Kamara moved to Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais last week for around £8.4million.
Romano revealed that Leeds is now focusing on signing a midfielder, especially after Kamara’s departure. He stated, “Their top priority is midfield. They are looking for players in that position, especially after the deal for [Glen] Kamara. For sure, they want to do something there.”
However, Romano also emphasized the importance of resolving the future of winger Crysencio Summerville, who is attracting interest from Premier League sides West Ham and Liverpool. He said, “I think it’s really important for them to understand in the next week or 10 days what happens with Summerville because it’s a crucial part of their market. Then, for sure, they can do something in midfield as one of their priorities.”
Leeds United’s Bid for Dejan Ljubicic Rejected
One player Leeds could turn to in order to bolster their midfield depth is FC Koln’s Dejan Ljubicic. The 26-year-old Austria international is about to enter the final 12 months of his deal at the German club, who suffered relegation from the Bundesliga last season.
According to BILD, Koln have turned down a bid from Leeds worth £3.4million for the midfielder. However, the report does not indicate what kind of fee would be enough to tempt Koln back to the table, given Ljubicic’s contract situation.
Ljubicic joined Koln from Rapid Vienna in July 2021, making 131 appearances and scoring eight goals for the Austrian champions prior to his departure. Since joining Koln, he has made 92 appearances in total, scoring 11 goals across all competitions.
At international level, Ljubicic made his senior debut for Austria in 2021 at the age of 24 and now has nine caps and one goal to his name. His experience and versatility make him an attractive option for Leeds United as they seek to strengthen their midfield.Here’s a rewritten version of the article in 2500 words:
Leeds United’s Midfield Reinforcement Tops Summer Transfer Priority List
Leeds United has made reinforcing their midfield a top priority this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Championship club is actively seeking to bolster their midfield options after narrowly missing out on promotion to the Premier League last season.
Manager Daniel Farke has already bid farewell to key players, including midfielders Archie Gray and Glen Kamara. Gray joined Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur for a fee in the region of £30million, while Kamara moved to Ligue 1 side Stade Rennais last week for around £8.4million.
Romano revealed that Leeds is now focusing on signing a midfielder, especially after Kamara’s departure. He stated, “Their top priority is midfield. They are looking for players in that position, especially after the deal for [Glen] Kamara. For sure, they want to do something there.”
However, Romano also emphasized the importance of resolving the future of winger Crysencio Summerville, who is attracting interest from Premier League sides West Ham and Liverpool. He said, “I think it’s really important for them to understand in the next week or 10 days what happens with Summerville because it’s a crucial part of their market. Then, for sure, they can do something in midfield as one of their priorities.”
Leeds United’s Bid for Dejan Ljubicic Rejected
One player Leeds could turn to in order to bolster their midfield depth is FC Koln’s Dejan Ljubicic. The 26-year-old Austria international is about to enter the final 12 months of his deal at the German club, who suffered relegation from the Bundesliga last season.
According to BILD, Koln have turned down a bid from Leeds worth £3.4million for the midfielder. However, the report does not indicate what kind of fee would be enough to tempt Koln back to the table, given Ljubicic’s contract situation.
Ljubicic joined Koln from Rapid Vienna in July 2021, making 131 appearances and scoring eight goals for the Austrian champions prior to his departure. Since joining Koln, he has made 92 appearances in total, scoring 11 goals across all competitions.
At international level, Ljubicic made his senior debut for Austria in 2021 at the age of 24 and now has nine caps and one goal to his name. His experience and versatility make him an attractive option for Leeds United as they seek to strengthen their midfield.
Amina Umar
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