Leeds United news as Whites backed to make 'smart' striker signing

A look at this morning's Leeds United headlines on Tuesday, August 23.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano believes Leeds United are still in contact with FC Zurich for Italian striker Wilfried Gnonto. Speaking on Que Golazo YouTube channel, Romano said: “Let’s see what happens with Gnonto because we already mentioned his name for Leeds and they are following him, and they are still in contact with these agents to see if they have the opportunity to bring him to Leeds immediately.

“I think it’s a possibility. There are negotiations, and so I think that Andrea Radrizzani and Victor Orta want to do something more in the market – if they have a talented opportunity for the attacking positions. This is the priority for Leeds. So I would mention Gnonto because I think he would be a really smart signing.”

Jesse Marsch has revealed what he said to his side at half-time during Leeds United’s 3-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday. The Whites arrived back into the Elland Road changing rooms with a dominant, commanding and deserved 2-0 lead after blowing Chelsea away in the first half.

Brenden Aaronson was rewarded for his pressing work as he forced Edouard Mendy into making a calamitous error inside his own six-yard box, allowing the American to poke the ball into an empty net. Just a few minutes later, Leeds were celebrating again as Rodrigo scored his fourth of the Premier League campaign, with his glancing header finding the back of the net.

However, many Leeds fans were braced for a different and more determined Chelsea side to emerge in the second half following a half-time Thomas Tuchel scolding. Marsch’s side stood firm, though, and continued to take the game to their visitors, who have expectations of at least qualifying for the Champions