Ipswich Town make offer for Leeds United and Leicester City target

01/07/2024 Raymond 0

Ipswich Town has reportedly made a verbal offer to Tottenham Hotspur for defender Joe Rodon, as revealed by Alasdair Gold. On the other hand, Leeds United is gearing up for another season in the Championship after finishing third last season, narrowly missing out on automatic promotion behind Ipswich Town and Leicester City. Despite a strong campaign, Daniel Farke’s side lost in the play-off final to Southampton, condemning them to another Championship campaign.

Rodon, 26, spent the previous season on loan at Leeds United, featuring prominently with 46 Championship appearances and four outings in the FA Cup. His opportunities at Spurs have been limited since the 2020/21 season, making just 15 Premier League appearances, suggesting his tenure at the club may be nearing its conclusion.

While Leeds United and Leicester City have also shown interest in the Welsh defender this summer, it is Ipswich Town that has taken the initiative with a verbal offer. Although the offer remains informal, Ipswich’s proactive approach this summer could prompt Leeds and Leicester to accelerate their pursuit of Rodon. Ipswich Town’s ambitious moves in the transfer market, including the recent signing of Omari Hutchinson, underscore their determination to strengthen the squad ahead of their upcoming season in pursuit of top-flight promotion.

‘Fantastic’ Leeds United player could now reject Elland Road contract offer and join Sheffield United

27/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sheffield United are eyeing a move for a Leeds United player that Daniel Farke is determined to keep this summer. Following their recent relegation to the Championship, the Blades aim to assemble a squad capable of securing their third promotion in seven years, and they seem to be targeting their Yorkshire rivals in this effort. At Leeds, the focus has been on potential departures, but aside from Jack Harrison’s loan return to Everton, no significant exits have been finalized despite the transfer window being open for nearly two weeks. Marc Roca is expected to move to Real Betis soon, but no other transfers from last season’s first team squad have been confirmed.

Leeds United transfer business questioned as Jack Harrison to Everton update shared

19/06/2024 Raymond 0

Graham Smyth, the chief football writer for the Yorkshire Evening Post, has labeled the loan release clause that allows Jack Harrison to return to Everton from Leeds United without a fee this summer as “egregious.” Expressing his dismay on June 19, Smyth pointed out that this clause permits Harrison to join Everton on loan for a second consecutive season without Leeds receiving a loan fee, although Everton will cover all of Harrison’s wages for the 2024-25 season.

Leeds United battling Aston Villa, Leicester and Napoli to sign ‘brilliant’ Championship defender

17/06/2024 Raymond 0

Leeds United are reportedly one of five clubs interested in signing Sunderland defender Trai Hume this summer, as Daniel Farke seeks to bolster his right-back options. With Connor Roberts’ loan spell at Elland Road ending and Sam Byram’s injury history posing a concern, Leeds are in need of at least one, possibly two, new right-backs. Trai Hume, known for his incredible stamina, work ethic, and reliability, started all 46 league games for Sunderland last season and is capable of playing on either side of the defense or in the middle. However, Leeds face competition from Aston Villa, Napoli, Leicester, and Bournemouth for Hume’s signature.