01 Sep 2026 12:19:28
Latest rumour says we're after Hwang Hee-Chan from Wolves, but we'll probably end up getting beaten to him too.
1.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 12:45:27
Five goals in his last 56 prem games. Doesn't really inspire.
2.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 12:54:20
Agreed, but is a superior alternative on the cards? If not, I'll take him.
3.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 13:11:36
Agreed, JR.
4.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 13:12:56
He had a good run 2 or 3 seasons ago, but he's very inconsistent and more of a striker. Be interesting to see whether Willie goes, as the stance was he won't unless we bring in a winger (Mudryk presumably) , and Hwang isn't a direct replacement.
If he's all we get, then I'd take him, but at the moment, it seems a bit of an underwhelming statement of intent.
5.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 13:13:52
Always admired his work rate, but his scoring record isn't inspiring.
6.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 13:17:57
A classic case of just wanting players through the door for the sake of it. Then, the following season, when they've not played & go on loan for free or sold for peanuts, the same fans crying that we're s*** at selling players..
7.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 13:26:24
Definitely would take Hwang. Can also play wide and behind front 2.
8.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 13:32:09
Finch, so you would prefer that other Korean striker "Mr No Wan"?
Hwang is decent, versatile and a good option from the bench.
Plus Leeds would sell a shed load of shirts in South Korea. lol.
9.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 14:16:27
He was offered to us. No chance we are in for him though. Not at the level we want
We want £50m players, but at a £10m price tag, hence we aren't getting anyone.
10.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 14:54:44
He is s***.
11.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 15:58:18
The Italian window closes at 7pm BST, so Willie has three hours to get his transfer done. Doesn't sound like we have an alternative taking a medical.
12.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 16:12:20
No Baz, I'd rather leave it to the club & trust their judgement, as they know the finances of the club & the targets, rather than crying & moaning on here, because they didn't sign someone who, I heard, Dave down the chippy, whose mate knows Farke's postman, said we were signing.
Half of the lads are crying because we didn't sign players X, Y & Z, when we weren't even in for them in the first place.
13.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 16:41:55
Too trusting, perhaps.
And I am 100% sure, Finch, that before this summer window commenced, you would have had thought it necessary that Leeds signing an additional striker would be a must..
Leeds not signing a striker is a mistake, imo ..dont blow over half your transfer budget on a gk perhaps.
14.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 17:02:02
Well to be fair Baz, you've already doubled down on your keeper transfers.& were wrong both times.
Not too trusting, but not prepared to throw my toys out of the pram. yeah, we all wanted a striker & it was supposed to be the main target, but for one person on here to say "I'll be furious if we don't sigh Flemming" is hilarious :)
I'm just back from Seoul actually Baz, saw a few man utd tops, so definitley a market to exploit, although baseball is their thing.
15.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 17:26:45
Yep, Korea is a very nice place, Finch. I know South East Asia very well, I used to work and live in Japan.
Football is a very close second behind football in Japan and Korea.
I agree re your comment on the poster's comment on Flemming.
But (with ref to Chris' point) , Leeds have spent over £60 million on keepers transfers in past 2 seasons, and none on strikers.
16.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 17:28:01
* Behind baseball.
17.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 17:42:03
Yeah Baz, I get that about the keepers. Perri was a big gamble, or rather a compromise of who they really wanted. Had he worked out, then I'm sure the striker would've possibly been a record-breaking transfer this season. However, it didn't, so we have to play with the cards we are dealt. Providing we see this season out, then that may be the next big thing & perhaps the 10 that we've been screaming for for the last 4 seasons!
I honestly don't think the club are that stupid that they think they can get through the season or to Jan, with just 2 strikers.
I'm prepared to do the walk of shame later today if that's the case.
I visited Japan a few years back. It's some place. I recommend it to everyone as a place to go.
18.) 01 Sep 2026
01 Sep 2026 17:52:06
Good follow up post and points, Finch. ?