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.

Is De Zerbi the secret Napoli candidate?

18/05/2024 Raymond 0

Roberto De Zerbi is emerging as a potential candidate for Napoli after leaving Brighton, despite no interest from Milan and denials from Bayern Munich directors. De Zerbi’s departure from Brighton was officially announced, effective after their final Premier League game against Manchester United. While his background with Milan might suggest a fit, he is not on their candidate list. Additionally, Bayern Munich’s director Max Eberl has denied the possibility of an Italian coach taking over. However, some Italian sources indicate that De Zerbi could be the secret candidate for Napoli as talks with Antonio Conte continue. This would be a return for De Zerbi, who has a history with Napoli both as a player and a coach, and his preferred 4-3-3 formation aligns with Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis’s vision.