Month: May 2024

Leeds United will have Archie Gray decision on their hands if Premier League not secured

25/05/2024 Raymond 0

Dan Bardell has indicated that Archie Gray’s future at Leeds United might be uncertain this summer if the team fails to secure promotion to the Premier League. Leeds is gearing up for a crucial Play-Off final against Southampton at Wembley on Sunday, May 26, with a win essential for promotion. If Daniel Farke’s squad remains in the Championship, they may need to raise £100 million through player sales to alleviate financial pressures.

Gray, a standout performer in the Championship this season, could attract significant offers, forcing Leeds to make a crucial decision. Bardell emphasized that Gray’s future largely hinges on Leeds’ promotion outcome, making the summer transfer window particularly interesting for the young talent.

Confirmed: Stoke-on-Trent lands new £20m levelling up boost

25/05/2024 Raymond 0

Burslem Indoor Market and Chatterley Whitfield are set to receive significant enhancements through Stoke-on-Trent’s share of the £20 million Levelling Up Partnership funding. Nearly £6.5 million will be allocated for the renovation of historic buildings, while £2.5 million is dedicated to enhancing recreational facilities, including the creation of a new ‘wellbeing campus’ in Burslem in collaboration with Port Vale.

The restoration of the Grade II-listed Burslem Indoor Market aims to rejuvenate this deteriorating landmark, and a ‘green growth strategy’ will benefit Chatterley Whitfield, another at-risk heritage site. Additionally, the programme will focus on revitalizing town centres and addressing anti-social behavior, alongside the development of a new Green Skills centre at Stoke-on-Trent College’s Burslem campus. These initiatives will complement the broader corporate strategy to improve the city’s overall wellbeing.

When Sunderland can make new signings plus important transfer rules after Premier League discussions

25/05/2024 Raymond 0

As the summer transfer window approaches, Sunderland and their Championship competitors are gearing up for a crucial period of squad development. Following a lackluster conclusion to the 2023/24 season, Sunderland is keen to bolster their lineup when the window reopens next month. Historically, the Black Cats have focused on acquiring younger talent, but this strategy might need adjustment to incorporate more seasoned players. With the confirmed departures of Corry Evans and Bradley Dack at the end of their contracts, Sunderland faces a pivotal summer.

The transfer window for Premier League and EFL clubs will officially open on Friday, June 14, coinciding with the start of the European Championships. This summer’s transfer window will close on Friday, August 30 at 11pm for English clubs, three weeks after the Championship season begins. Sunderland will be evaluating players across all positions, with recruitment dependent on potential departures. The club is expected to target at least one new striker and address a shortage of options in central midfield, while also preparing for possible loan moves for younger players to gain first-team experience.