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Liverpool have held talks with an "unbelievable" player over a summer move to Anfield, according to reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano, but there is a potential stumbling block.

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It is going to be fascinating to see who the Reds sign in the summer transfer window, with Arne Slot in as new manager and the likes of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes coming in to drive the club's recruitment.

A worrying "multi-million" offer for Alisson from Saudi Arabia has reportedly emerged recently, and should the Brazilian make a shock departure from Anfield ahead of next season, Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili is seen as an ideal replacement. The 23-year-old has shone for Georgia at Euro 2024 and is a 'keeper with huge potential.

Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has also emerged as an option for Liverpool, with contact made for the England international who is a boyhood Reds supporter, and he could be considered an ideal choice to come in for Luis Diaz, should the Colombian suddenly complete a summer move to Barcelona.

The Merseysiders have also reportedly enquired about Real Madrid's highly-rated teenager Arda Guler, but president Florentino Perez is reluctant to sell such a prized asset. A loan move is mooted, but it doesn't feel too likely at this stage.

Liverpool hold talks to sign "unbelievable" attacker

Taking to X on Saturday, Romano said that Liverpool have held talks with Newcastle over a summer switch for Gordon after their aforementioned contact. Still, the deal is only likely if the Magpies drop their asking price:

"Liverpool appreciate Anthony Gordon, talks took place with Newcastle in the last 48h but NO agreement on the fee/value. The only way to re-activate the option is if Newcastle drop price…or no chance. NUFC prefer to sell other players like Minteh rather than Gordon."

It does appear as though Gordon could be open to sealing a summer transfer to Liverpool, given his ties to the club, and he has come on so much as a footballer in the past year or so that he could be a brilliant addition. Reports from Football Insider have even claimed that he could have a Liverpool medical in Germany while at Euro 2024, should an agreement be reached.

The £60,000-a-week attacker registered 21 goal contributions (11 goals and 10 assists) in 34 appearances in the Premier League last season, while Newcastle teammate Bruno Guimaraes has called him "unbelievable". Similarly, Eddie Howe has waxed lyrical about his player, hailing his attitude:

"From day one when he arrived at the club, you could see the passion he had and his desire to achieve and be successful. He puts the work in every day and sometimes we have to go and get him off the training pitch. Up against a very good defender today in [Aaron] Wan-Bissaka he was very good again, physically he was so good today. It was a really good battle between the two of them. I am delighted he is scoring the goals now and getting the recognition he deserves."

Chelsea ready to rival Liverpool for £27.5m star who's Havertz 2.0

They are trying to hijack Liverpool’s move

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Joe Nuttall

Jun 29, 2024

Whether Liverpool manage to strike a deal for Gordon remains to be seen – it looks unlikely, as things stand – but at 23, there is a lot more to come from him, and he could offer more attacking end product down the left flank.

Lyon owner John Textor has hit out at the club's "enemies" amid the French side facing relegation from Ligue 1 due to financial problems.

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• Lyon in financial strife
• Facing relegation from Ligue 1
• Owner hits out at "enemies"

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  In light of Lyon having reported debts of around €500 million (£418m), French football financial watchdog National Directorate of Management Control (DNCG) has come down hard on Textor's team. According to , the commission has hit Lyon with a provisional relegation from Ligue 1 as well as a transfer ban and the supervision of their wages. Earlier on Friday, the American billionaire said he was "confident" in the club's figures and seemingly took aim at other teams in the division, including Paris Saint-Germain.

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  WHAT JOHN TEXTOR SAID

  He said in a press conference: "I am confident in our figures. I can never be confident in the way a regulatory body considers these things. I believe that the DNCG is independent of some of the pressures that you see. But we have a lot of enemies, you know, on the board of directors, in the league, a big club from Qatar."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Reports suggest Lyon may yet be able to save themselves from relegation to Ligue 2 if they offload players and Textor, whose Eagle Football Group owns 87.7 per cent of the French team, sells his 45% stake at Crystal Palace. claims they will need £91m ($115m) in revenue to escape these punishments. Lyon, who are fifth in Ligue 1, need to raise funds and fast.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Lyon will have to sell some players during the January transfer window, with reports suggesting prized assets such as Rayan Cherki and Malick Fofana may be allowed to leave to raise vital funds. Their fans will make their voices heard soon about this.

A positive update regarding Manchester United's pursuit of Lille centre-back Leny Yoro has emerged, courtesy of Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.

Man Utd transfer news

The Red Devils are making impressive inroads in the transfer market, with a move for Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee believed to be reaching its final stages. That will hopefully be the first of numerous signings in the coming weeks, however, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to have a huge influence during his first summer as part-owner of his boyhood club.

Crystal Palace maestro Eberechi Eze has emerged as an exciting target on top of Zirkzee, being considered someone who could add further creativity and end product in attacking midfield areas. The 26-year-old's performances for the Eagles earned him a place in England's Euro 2024 squad, and much like the departed Michael Olise, he could feel that now is the right time to enjoy a new challenge at a bigger club.

Fenerbahce ace Ferdi Kadioglu is also reportedly wanted by United in the current transfer window, with the Red Devils even in pole position to snap him up. Primarily a left-back, the 24-year-old could provide much-needed competition for Luke Shaw, who turns 30 next year and whose injury problems have become an issue.

Centre-back is clearly a key position that Erik ten Hag is targeting this summer, and Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite continues to stand out as a key target in that area, along with Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt and Lille starlet Yoro. Now, an intriguing update has dropped regarding the latter.

Exciting Leny Yoro to Man Utd update

Speaking on Sky Sports News on Friday, Sheth claimed that Lille would rather sell Yoro to Manchester United than Real Madrid currently, due to the Red Devils meeting their valuation of the defender, having had a £42m bid accepted.

And the reporter revealed that while Yoro's preference is still Real Madrid, the door "has not been closed" from his side on a switch to Old Trafford, and "United are not giving up".

The situation with Yoro is clearly a complex one, with the player himself potentially holding out for Real Madrid, but this still has to be considered a positive update from a United perspective.

If they manage to snap up the 18-year-old, it could potentially be one of their most significant pieces of business in years, considering the Lille ace is seen as a generational talent who could grow into one of the best defenders in the world.

Club now open talks to sign "aggressive" £350,000-a-week Man Utd star

He was once worth over £50m…

By
Tom Cunningham

Jul 12, 2024

The fact that Yoro has already made 60 appearances for his current club, despite not turning 19 until later this year, says everything about his ability and maturity, and he arguably represents the more exciting option out of himself, Branthwaite and De Ligt.

Glasgow Rangers manager Philippe Clement may have made seven summer signings already, but according to the Gers boss, several are not ready for first-team action at Ibrox straight away.

This is perhaps a smart way of taking the pressure off the youngsters at Rangers, but it is also clear that Clement's side need to bring in some experience ahead of the new season.

Indeed, the Rangers boss spoke during the club’s pre-season training camp in the Netherlands, stating that two new additions – the likes of Clinton Nsiala and Hamza Igamane – would be immediate starters for the Light Blues.

Another player who should be ready to go is Connor Barron, who will be looking to force his way into the starting XI ahead of the new season.

Why Connor Barron could be an excellent signing for Rangers

Barron joined on a free transfer a couple of weeks ago and has some experience in the Scottish top flight, making nearly 50 appearances in the competition for Aberdeen since 2021.

The youngster has the potential to be an excellent midfielder over the next couple of years, and it was a smart piece of transfer business by Clement to bring him in for nothing.

According to Transfermarkt, his current market value stands at around €1m (£850k) but there is no doubt this value will rise over the coming years if he delivers on his vast potential.

While he looks good to be a key member of the squad, Clement has already struck gold on someone who arrived at Ibrox back in January, as Mohamed Diomande looks like he might just make the Light Blues a substantial profit in the near future.

Why Rangers have struck gold on Mohamed Diomande

The young Ivorian joined on an initial loan deal midway through the 2023/24 season before sealing a permanent move this summer.

During the second half of last season, Diomande showcased his class by scoring twice across 19 appearances for the Light Blues while averaging 1.5 key passes per game, creating a big chance and winning over 50% of his total duels per game, demonstrating his ability in a range of performance metrics.

This six-month settling in period will have done the player the world of good ahead of his first pre-season at Rangers, and he should be ready to hit the ground running when the new campaign begins.

Dubbed as “aggressive” by analyst John Walker earlier this year, Diomande has everything in his locker to be a success over the next few years for the Light Blues.

According to Transfermarkt, his current market valuation stands at €4m (£3.4m), which means he is worth four times more than Barron.

A midfield partnership of Barron and Diomande could be the cornerstone of any success that Clement and his men aim to achieve over the coming years. They are both under the age of 23, offer differing qualities and are ready to make their mark for the Light Blues.

Don’t be surprised to see Diomande being linked with moves to England sooner rather than later, as his qualities will surely tempt a few Premier League sides to make a move.

Imagine him & Barron: Rangers send scouts to watch "midfield machine"

The Light Blues are interested in a deal to sign the Premiership central midfielder.

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Dan Emery

Jul 11, 2024

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will reportedly leave the club next summer amid links with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

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• Alonso enjoyed huge success at Leverkusen
• Manager tipped for summer exit
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• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to Eurosport, Liverpool legend Alonso will depart the Bundesliga team at the end of this season – despite being contracted until 2026. The report adds that 'all roads lead to Alonso joining Madrid next season', although Carlo Ancelotti still has 18 months left on his deal at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, it is not ruled out that the 42-year-old will end up at Bayern if Vincent Kompany underperforms this term at the German giants.

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  The report adds that Alonso – who snubbed the chance to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool – has already told several Leverkusen players that he will leave them at the end of this season. Much of this may depend on whether or not Ancelotti is kept on at Madrid but as they are not hitting the heights they achieved last term, the Italian could be on the move in 2025. On the flip side, the Spaniard may have to be patient in his bid to lead Los Blancos.

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  Alonso led Leverkusen to a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double in 2023/24 and the only game they lost all season was in the Europa League final to Atalanta. This campaign, however, they are down in fourth in the league and sit nine points behind Bayern after just 10 games.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Transfer speculation aside, Alonso's Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action on November 23 at home to Heidenheim, before hosting Red Bull Salzburg in their next Champions League match three days later.

Premier League clubs have approved changes to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules despite Manchester City's challenge.

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• Man City lose APT battle against Premier League
• Premier League held vote for system changes
• 16 clubs vote in favour while four vote against

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  Both Manchester City and the Premier League declared victory in October following an arbitration panel's ruling over APTs, which attempt to guarantee that sponsorships with businesses connected to club owners reflect fair market value and are not exaggerated. The panel found two parts of the rules to be illegal, therefore some of City's complaints were upheld. Following the tribunal, City condemned the Premier League for its "misleading" assumption that the regulations could be quickly changed and declared them "void." The Premier League put forward a number of revisions after meetings of its Financial Controls Advisory Group and Legal Advisory Group ahead of a vote in London.

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  Clubs approved the modifications to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations in less than 30 minutes at a meeting held on Friday. Clubs cast 16 votes in favour and four votes against. City and Aston Villa, who had both written to clubs prior to the meeting to ask for support, were two of the clubs that voted against the amendments alongside Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest. At least 14 Premier League teams had to vote in favour of the amendments for them to be approved.

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  WHAT THE PREMIER LEAGUE SAID

  The Premier League released a statement that read: "The amendments to the rules address the findings of an Arbitration Tribunal following a legal challenge by Manchester City to the APT system earlier this year.

  "The Premier League has conducted a detailed consultation with clubs – informed by multiple opinions from expert, independent Leading Counsel – to draft rule changes that address amendments required to the system.

  "This relates to integrating the assessment of Shareholder loans, the removal of some of the amendments made to APT rules earlier this year and changes to the process by which relevant information from the League’s ‘databank’ is shared with a club’s advisors.

  "The purpose of the APT rules is to ensure clubs are not able to benefit from commercial deals or reductions in costs that are not at Fair Market Value (FMV) by virtue of relationships with Associated Parties. These rules were introduced to provide a robust mechanism to safeguard the financial stability, integrity and competitive balance of the League."

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• WHAT NEXT FOR MAN CITY?

  The defending Premier League champions are yet to comment on the Premier League's victory over them, and may first look to improve conditions on the pitch as they are on a four-game losing streak. They play against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, coming off the back of the good news of Pep Guardiola's contract extension.

With a number of Leeds United's biggest names set to depart Elland Road this summer, it appears that Daniel Farke's side are already making moves to sign replacements.

Leeds look for replacements for outgoing stars

The big stories out of Elland Road have centred around the futures of some of Leeds' biggest stars. Archie Gray was the first to leave the club, with the young midfielder completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur worth an initial £30 million. Whilst Joe Rodon returned to Elland Road to soften the blow, many of the Leeds faithful will still be disappointed to see Gray leave.

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With the Whites braced for a number of exits, the latest name linked with a move away from Elland Road is Junior Firpo. The defender is said to have agreed personal terms with Real Betis ahead of a return to Spain this summer. With the 27-year-old even willing to take a pay cut to leave Leeds, his departure seems extremely during the window.

Leeds' star player last season, Crysencio Summerville, is also subject to interest from other teams. Newcastle are the latest side to be linked with the Dutchman. The 22-year-old contributed 20 goals and 9 assists last season and would leave a massive hole in the Whites’ attack.

As far as incomings are concerned, Leeds are said to be eyeing a move for Crystal Palace's Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who could help fill the void left by an outgoing Summerville. The winger has firm interest from Southampton, though the Eagles' preference for a loan deal could tip the scales in the Whites' favour.

With the higher-ups at Elland Road already working hard to find replacements for outgoing stars, it appears that the Whites have now made contact over a move for a new defender.

Leeds make contact for Ireland youth international

As reported by Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, Leeds United have made early contact over a potential deal for PEC Zwolle's Anselmo Garcia MacNulty. The Whites are said to be in the market for a new left-back this summer, partly owing to the likely exit of Firpo.

A report from earlier last week suggested Leeds were considering a move for Garcia MacNulty, with the West Yorkshire outfit first linked with the player as far back as April.

The defender made 32 appearances in all competitions last season as Zwolle finished mid-table in the Eredivisie. The 21-year-old was also able to contribute two goals and two assists over the course of the previous campaign.

MacNulty's exploits in the Netherlands last season saw him earn his first call-ups to the Republic of Ireland's Under-21s squad, appearing in friendlies against England and Croatia.

Whilst the 21-year-old is a left-back by trade, MacNulty was also deployed as a centre-back at times last season, suggesting that he would be a versatile addition to Leeds' side as they look to achieve promotion next season.

After earning promotion back to the Premier League at the first time of asking last season, Leicester City are ready to make a move for a player with no shortage of experience in the English top flight.

Leicester look to make early moves in the transfer market

With Steve Cooper now in the dugout at the King Power Stadium, the higher ups at Leicester have worked quickly to help bolster their new manager's side.

Leicester City now open negotiations with UCL club to sign "incredible" ace

The Foxes have made their first move.

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Tom Cunningham

Jul 18, 2024

The Foxes' first deal of the summer saw experienced attacking talent Bobby De Cordova-Reid join on a free transfer from Fulham. Penning a three-year deal at the club, the Jamaica international will play a key role in Cooper's side next season.

Following the acquisition of De Cordova-Reid, Leicester have gone on to make further additions in the form of Caleb Okoli and Michael Golding. The former arrives in a rumoured £11.8 million move from Europa League winners Atalanta whilst Golding joins the Foxes in a £5million transfer from fellow Premier League outfit Chelsea.

With Leicester's summer business looking far from over, the club have continued to work on bringing further new players to the club. The latest name linked with a move to the Midlands is Lens striker Elye Wahi who is also attracting interest from the likes of West Ham and Chelsea.

The Foxes are clearly on the lookout for new forward players after failing to negotiate a new deal for Kelechi Iheanacho. With the Nigeria international signing as a Sevilla player earlier this week, Leicester have now identified an experienced Premier League attacker as their top target this summer.

Ayew at the top of Leicester's striker shortlist

As first report on the X account of Standard Sport journalist Dom Smith, Leicester have made a formal bid for Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew. Smith claims that the Foxes have made the 32-year-old their number one target for the remaining weeks of the transfer window.

Ayew's name will be a familiar one to much of the King Power faithful with the Ghana international spending the majoirty of his career playing in England. Across spells with Swansea City, Aston Villa and the aforementioned Palace, Ayew racked up 274 total appearances in the Premier League, scoring 37 goals in the process.

The 32-year-old's most recent season at Selhurst Park saw Ayew feature 35 times in the league, contributing four goals and seven assists in the process.

Whilst the signing of Ayew may not appear all that glamorous at face value, the Ghanaian is still a more than capable top flight operator who is often lauded as one of the hardest working players in the division. Speaking on the player's work ethic back in 2019, former Palace boss Roy Hodgson was quick to praise Ayew's work rate: "For Ayew on all-round performance, it was his best performance. His work rate and efforts in the game at Southampton in midweek was fantastic,

"In this game again, you see the man has super-human powers in terms of the effort he puts in. Today I thought he succeeded with the ball as well."

With Leicester in need of players with proven Premier League pedigree, they could certainly do a lot worse than signing Ayew this summer.

Fiorentina have confirmed Edoardo Bove is under sedation and being treated in intensive care after he collapsed during Sunday's match against Inter.

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  The horrible scenes occurred in the 15th minute of the clash. The 22-year-old, who is on loan at Fiorentina from Roma, suddenly fell to the ground as he bent down to remove his boot. While medical personnel attended to him on the field, the other players and officials made a wall around the midfielder. The game was postponed soon afterwards.

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  Both Inter and Fiorentina players were visibly upset as Bove was being tended to by the medical staff of both the teams and the emergency personnel. Some were also visibly angry as the ambulance failed to drive on to the field immediately to help Bove out, which has since been attributed to the construction work currently underway at the stadium.

  According to in Italy, Bove's father and the mayor of Florence travelled to the hospital, shortly followed by other Fiorentina players.

• WHAT FIORENTINA SAID

  Two hours after hte player's initial collapse, Fiorentina provided an update which read: "Fiorentina and the Careggi University Hospital have announced that footballer Edoardo Bove, who was treated on the pitch following a loss of consciousness during the Fiorentina v Inter match, is currently under sedation and is hospitalised in intensive care. The Viola player arrived at the emergency department in stable haemodynamic conditions and initial cardiological and neurological tests have ruled out acute damage to the central nervous system and the cardio-respiratory system. Bove will be re-evaluated in the next 24 hours."

  The club's president, Rocco Commisso, added: "Forza Edoardo, we’re with you. You’re a strong boy with a great character. We’re reaching out to the boy's family during these moments."

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  The match between Fiorentina and Inter has been postponed and no date has been set for it to be played. The decision to stop the game was a unanimous one, Inter president Beppe Marotta said to

  "The decision to postpone the match was spontaneous on everyone's part, we are a community, all the players and even the referee were emotionally involved. We hope it is nothing serious," he said.

Leeds United will kick off their 2024/25 campaign in the Championship with a clash against newly-promoted Portsmouth at Elland Road this afternoon.

Pompey won League One last season and will come into this game full of confidence and riding the crest of a wave, hoping to carry their positive momentum into the second tier – as Ipswich Town did last term.

The Whites, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from the disappointment of losing 1-0 to Southampton in the play-off final at the end of the 2023/24 campaign.

Daniel Farke has also had to deal with losing several of his key performers during the summer transfer window, as Archie Gray, Glen Kamara, and Crysencio Summerville have all completed permanent exits from Elland Road.

The German boss has, however, been able to bring in a few signings of his own. Jayden Bogle, Alex Cairns, Joe Rothwell, and Joe Rodon have all come through the door to bolster his options across the park.

However, the Whites are yet to add to their attacking options and that could mean that other players will need to step up in the short-term to make up for Summerville's exit.

One position that is currently up for debate is the striker role and Farke must now boldly unleash Mateo Joseph from the start, ahead of Patrick Bamford.

Why Leeds should not start Patrick Bamford

The former England international came off the bench in the last pre-season friendly against Valencia last week and should remain as a substitute for this clash with Portsmouth.

Firstly, the 30-year-old forward is only recently back from an injury that had kept him out of action since April. He missed the play-offs against Norwich and Southampton, and made his return in that clash with Valencia earlier this month.

This does not suggest that Bamford is fully fit and match-ready to hit the ground running against Pompey on the opening day of the season, due to his lack of minutes over the last three months or so.

The left-footed marksman also left a bit to be desired with his performances on the pitch when he was available for selection during the 2023/24 campaign.

Bamford ended the season with eight goals in 33 Championship appearances, hardly an incredible return for a club chasing automatic promotion, and that came from 9.52 xG.

This suggests that the former Chelsea striker, who missed nine 'big chances', was a wasteful finisher and did not make the most of the opportunities that were created for him.

He did not make up for his poor finishing in other ways as the centre-forward only created one 'big chance' for his teammates and registered one assist, which shows that Bamford did not provide much creativity for his fellow attackers.

The great thing about being a number nine for Leeds is that they know that chances will come their way if they are in the right positions, because of Georginio Rutter's creative skills.

Why Georginio Rutter is a striker's dream

The French number ten is a striker's dream because of his incredible ability to consistently create high-quality opportunities for the team's attackers to find the back of the net.

In the 2023/24 campaign, Rutter made his mark in a Leeds shirt, after a short and uneventful first five months with the club in the Premier League, by setting the Championship alight with his creativity and flair.

As you can see in the table above, the former Hoffenheim man racked up an impressive 15 assists and 22 'big chances' created in 45 games during the regular season.

In fact, his teammates only scoring 15 times from those 22 'big chances' suggests that they did not make the most of his fantastic creative skills.

Rutter ranked within the top 2% of forwards in the division for both Expected Assisted Goals per 90 (0.29) and assists per 90 (0.39), which shows that he was one of the best players in his position when it came to splitting open opposition defences.

Farke must now boldly unleash Joseph to start with Rutter as part of the attacking set-up against Portsmouth this afternoon, as they could thrive alongside each other.

Why Daniel Farke must unleash Mateo Joseph

It would be a bold call to bring the Spain U21 international in as he is yet to start a league game at senior level for the club to date, having made 23 appearances as a substitute in the Premier League and the Championship.

However, his form for the Whites in pre-season, and Bamford's struggles with form and fitness, suggests that now is the right time to throw him in.

It is the start of a new season and that means that it is time for new heroes, particularly in the wake of Summerville and Gray's departures, and Joseph could be the breakout star at Elland Road this term.

The 20-year-old marksman, who U23 scout Antonio Mango once hailed as a "deadly", scored four goals during pre-season, with two strikes against Hannover, one against Schalke, and one against Valencia.

Joseph also caught the eye as a starter against Chelsea in the FA Cup at Stamford Bridge earlier this year, which shows that he can perform in a competitive environment.

As you can see in the table above, the Spanish whiz, who also played for England at youth level, plundered two goals and created two chances against the Premier League side.

The 5 foot 11 sensation, who scored 19 goals in 33 games for the club's U21s, has showcased his goalscoring quality for the academy and for the first-team when given an opportunity.

It is now down to Farke to finally provide him with a chance to display his abilities as a starter in the Championship against Portsmouth today, with Rutter hopefully using his creative genius to lay-on plenty of chances for the striker to score.

The next Gray: Leeds looking at signing “exceptional” young PL gem

Leeds United are keeping a close eye on this young gem as a potential buy.

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Kelan Sarson

Aug 9, 2024