Leeds United news with midfielder deal 'progressing quickly', Koch details pre-season importance
Here are the latest Leeds United morning headlines on Monday, 4 July 2022.
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'One to watch...' - Graham Smyth says Leeds and Orta may now sign '£20m' player who has no club
Leeds United correspondent Graham Smyth has labelled a move for former West Ham forward Sonny Perkins as ‘one to watch’.
'Important for us' - Robin Koch details why pre-season will prove vital for Leeds United
Leeds United defender Robin Koch believes pre-season will prove to be an ‘important’ time for the squad to get to grips with Jesse Marsch’s methods. Marsch arrived at Elland Road in February with the task of keeping Leeds in the Premier League, which he achieved thanks to a final day victory at Brentford.
Barcelona president drops huge Raphinha, Ousmane Dembele and Jules Kounde Chelsea transfer clues
What Leeds United winger Raphinha would bring to Chelsea
'Finalising paperwork...' - Journalist says long-term Orta target has 'agreed' to join Leeds
Leeds United correspondent Graham Smyth has provided an update on the club’s pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Darko Gyabi.
Leif Davis can buck Leeds United loan trend and provide back-up for Junior Firpo
Next week looks set to be a busy one for Leeds United loans manager Andrew Taylor, with three key fringe players looking for a temporary move away and regular minutes. Charlie Cresswell looks set to join Millwall for the season, while a host of Championship clubs have registered their interest in Jamie Shackleton and Tyler Roberts.
Permanent Sunderland switch could help winger Jack Clarke re-ignite his career
Sunderland are pushing to sign Jack Clarke from Tottenham Hotspur on a permanent deal ahead of their upcoming Championship campaign. Talks between Sunderland and Spurs over a permanent transfer to the Stadium of Light for the 21-year-old have taken place, according to the Northern Echo, after Clarke's impressive loan spell on Wearside last season.
Who is Tyler Roberts? Hull City's latest transfer target profiled
Hull City have been strongly linked to Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts in recent days. The Welsh international is reportedly being watched by a number of Championship clubs, including QPR, who are said to be currently leading the race.