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29 Jun 2026 10:52:47
According to Calciomercato in Italy,
Leeds United are ahead of Aston Villa in the battle to sign 23-year-old Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Serie A side Parma.
1.) 29 Jun 2026 14:27:16
Prefer the derby bloke tbh. But motorbike is better than Perri. Not sure either would agree to be back until, if Darlow is given the first choice nod, which I expect, he woulda been to see off Devon interest.
2.) 29 Jun 2026 15:26:27
Apparently Darlow wants to stay at Leeds, partly due to him and his family being settled here, and also being with his Welsh teammates, but not necessarily pushing for 1st team football. He mainly wanted better wages.
3.) 29 Jun 2026 15:56:51
There's absolutely no way we spend £25-30m on Suzuki to be back up to a 35-year-old Darlow.
I wouldn't be too surprised to see Perri or Gnonto go the other way to "cheapen" the cash involved in any deal.
4.) 29 Jun 2026 16:25:47
I quite fancy the Freiburg goalie Noah Atubolu, but he's also rated at £25M. However, Freiburg want to sign Willie Gnonto, so some sort of PX deal could be possible.
5.) 29 Jun 2026 20:02:08
Apart from Darlow our recruitment of keepers over the last few years has been abysmal. I don't think Perri is a total lost cause at the moment but FGS just strike a deal with KD and shut down the rumours that we're about to spend £25 m plus on a replacement.
There are other areas that need more urgent attention and cash.
Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Harry Wilson deal is now done?
24 Jun 2026 12:58:58
At 12:39 today Leeds Live announced that "Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Harry Wilson as a free agent, with a medical to follow in due course."
Looks like the rumours are finally coming to pass.
1.) 24 Jun 2026 17:14:21
Great news, JR.
2.) 25 Jun 2026 01:03:02
Of course, contrary to what some people would have us believe, I'm pretty sure it won't be a "done deal" until after the medical. I know I'd not sign the contract on behalf of the club until that is complete. Those of us with long memories only need to cite the name Asa Hartford in that respect.
17 Jun 2026 01:24:50
NewsNow reports that we're considering taking legal action against Leicester City, same as Burnley did. Maybe a few more £Ms to add to the transfer pot.
1.) 17 Jun 2026 07:51:31
Thought we settled on that. Out of court?
2.) 17 Jun 2026 08:31:38
Wasn't it Everton that settled with Burnley? This is for the season we lost in the playoffs to Southampton.
3.) 17 Jun 2026 08:34:03
That was a settlement by Leeds with Everton (not Leicester) . Aus.
4.) 17 Jun 2026 09:00:20
Then fans should sue LUFC for reimbursement on the absolute shambolic attempt at promotion in that game.
It was quite possibly the worst playoff final ever, accruing big costs to our fans.
Sticks in my mind, like it was last Sunday, that game. ?
5.) 17 Jun 2026 09:26:17
Leeds settled for £1.5m because we weren't relegated, but finished below Everton. Burnley got £30m because they were relegated, and the financial loss was much more significant.
6.) 17 Jun 2026 11:31:18
Sorry, should've said "same as Burnley did - with Everton".
7.) 17 Jun 2026 13:26:29
We also didn't think we had enough of a case to push for more from Everton. The Leicester case is very different, and the Burnley vs Everton ruling sets a new precedent, which did not exist at the time.
8.) 17 Jun 2026 16:25:19
Yep, that Burnley Everton precedent ruling is key.
05 Jun 2026 11:11:28
Rumour in the Yorkshire Evening Post that we're thinking of a loan deal with Barcelona for Roony Bardghji, a highly rated 20 yr old Swedish right winger. Since Barcelona still owe us around €42m (£36.5m) on the Raphina deal, maybe we could offer them a small reduction in that debt in exchange for a free loan deal, maybe with an option to buy too.
1.) 05 Jun 2026 11:57:45
They've just bought Gordon, and the Rashford deal isn't dead if they can lever the fee down a bit, so Bardghji is probably way down the pecking order. I'd read that Barca were keen to sell. They paid EUR2m for him a year ago on a four-year contract, but want substantially more. Interest from several PL clubs, allegedly.
2.) 05 Jun 2026 13:12:43
Fairly sure Leeds have confirmed the fee for Raph has been paid. They may owe someone else, as someone loaned the money to pay us, though.
3.) 05 Jun 2026 13:22:44
The Rapha thing is all cleared up a long time ago. The lad is defo worth a butchers tho.
4.) 05 Jun 2026 13:44:06
Reading further, you're probably right, Canada, but looking him up on YouTube, he looks quite tasty. He's listed as a right winger, but is two-footed, with a stronger left, and would work well as a CAM. An upgrade on BA for sure.
5.) 05 Jun 2026 14:11:35
Raphinha fee was paid ages ago.
Barcelona owe the funds to the backer who paid us.
Don't want Roony on loan unless it's a loan with obligation. Don't want to be developing players who won't be staying around.
6.) 05 Jun 2026 15:01:54
Fake story.
7.) 05 Jun 2026 15:51:47
Always hard to tell, so many players are great in one league and useless in another, due to speed, physicality, standards, etc., differences.
8.) 06 Jun 2026 04:16:19
Oi Oi. Has that geezer changed his name, or are there two miserable gits that are not in the know?
Been linked with half of Europe already, and the window is not open yet. No lack of squad depth next season. Most likely, once the window opens, it will be quiet for two months.
9.) 06 Jun 2026 11:53:38
Is it Smythe in disguise, d'you reckon, Aus? ???
10.) 06 Jun 2026 13:33:09
Must be bright. Thanks for getting it. ?
11.) 07 Jun 2026 11:36:02
Talk is of a 22m bid now, rather than a loan.
24 May 2026 09:24:41
New rumour started today that we're interested in Shea Charles. Not seen a lot of him myself, but some who have rate him highly.
1.) 24 May 2026 12:48:35
Did see him in one game this season and was impressed for sure. Haven't seen enough to know if he's good enough though.
2.) 24 May 2026 14:04:03
Not sure why we would be interested in him tbh. What does he bring to improve our team or squad?
3.) 24 May 2026 15:35:02
He's a good player and if we are looking at him we won't be the only ones. In addition to his talent, his height and his athleticism, he brings some versatility to the team as well.
He's primarily a defensive midfielder, but can play CB, RB, and more advanced as well.
I like the idea of having one or two in the squad who can fill several roles. It worked well with Madeley.
4.) 25 May 2026 09:42:11
Think, as well as looking at versatility, we need to focus on specialists. In the key positions needed.
5.) 25 May 2026 12:55:31
Agreed. New striker (or two) , AM and 2x WB plus replacements for any we offload.
Re Madeley, I think during his career he played with every outfield number on his back, including 9 - although I stand to be corrected on that.
6.) 25 May 2026 13:29:13
Madeley shirts 2 to 12.
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05 Jul 2026 03:23:08
I've said before that some referees from minor footballing nations are not up to the standard required to officiate at the World Cup. The Uzbek referee for the Paraguay v France game was a total disgrace, and clearly not competent to handle a match of that stature. How on earth Paraguay ended up with not a single yellow (or red) card is beyond belief.
This man should not handle another match at this tournament, and how he got on the FIFA elite list in the first place is beyond me. I almost suspect he may even have taken a backhander to try to fix the result.
1.) 05 Jul 2026 11:28:34
Makes you think when Oliver and Taylor look decent, when we know how bad they are!
30 Jun 2026 20:18:11
For me, Côte d'Ivoire v Norway was the best match so far. Two evenly matched teams neither 'parking the bus' but both trying to win by playing football. Well done Norway, and commiserations to Côte d'Ivoire.
1.) 30 Jun 2026 21:25:44
Ivory Coast no?
Those elephant killers should not be allowed to change their name.
2.) 30 Jun 2026 21:59:48
It's the same name, just in French - right about the Elephants tho.
3.) 30 Jun 2026 22:31:56
Did they not try to change their name years back? To lose the ivory bit?
4.) 30 Jun 2026 22:56:19
They were originally a French colony, and got pissed off with the use of the English version of their name, and so decreed that only the French version was to be used. The meaning is the same, so clearly they feel no shame about their historic elephant slaughter.
5.) 01 Jul 2026 12:52:59
Yes, all countries should be forced to use the name we decide, in English. Bustards - how dare they?
25 Jun 2026 21:39:47
Watching Ecuador v Germany, and Ecuador have a RWB called John Yeboah, it couldn't be could it? He's even wearing the No 9 shirt!
1.) 26 Jun 2026 12:48:29
No direct relation to the Leeds Legend.
2.) 26 Jun 2026 16:15:28
Don't be a party pooper with my dreams, Alf.
3.) 26 Jun 2026 17:50:21
Sorry, buddy. I recall that Yeboah had at least one son who was a footballer and started breaking through about the same time as Haaland, but I'm not sure what became of him. I'm guessing he didn't make the grade, or certainly not at the top level.
24 Jun 2026 21:01:21
Hi Ed, my rumours post timed at 12.58 is marked as approved, but hasn't appeared anywhere yet, has it got mislaid?
{Ed033's Note - It's a rumour, put on the Leeds Rumours page (home page)
22 Jun 2026 07:50:20
Just when we thought VAR had got better at WC26, they took about 3 mins to rule on one of the most obvious offsides at the end of the Spain v Saudi Arabia game.
14 Jul 2026 01:22:17
A joke on WACCOE, well who'd have thought it. ???
13 Jul 2026 22:35:39
35 yrs old and only a year left on his contract, so they could be tempted to cash in or get nowt next year. Transfermarkt rate him as only £500K.
13 Jul 2026 11:50:22
Looks OK as a No2 but unlikely as No1.
12 Jul 2026 11:23:18
Saints and his agent are trying to drive up the price by suggesting interest elsewhere. Think we should park it and concentrate on more important positions to fill:
GK (2)
LWB
LCB
AM
Striker.
11 Jul 2026 14:10:06
Who says he's a step up from Okafor? By my observation of him, I'd rate him as good but no better.
13 Jul 2026 08:07:51
You can only beat what's put in front of you. A list of teams beaten by England would include major footballing nations like Andorra and San Marino. Sure, there are loads of minnows on that list, but also quite a few middling teams.
The list of PL talent in their lineup tells us they ain't a bad team, and with the home (and altitude) advantage it was a good win for England.
12 Jul 2026 15:46:53
We can beat Argies, and mebbe Spain too, but France will be v tough. If Spain beat France in the other semi, I do believe we have a chance of beating them in the final - fingers crossed.
12 Jul 2026 11:29:36
I like Atobolu at Freiburg. A PX deal, with Willy Gnonto going the other way, is feasible.
12 Jul 2026 11:26:35
Becks is Football's Mr Big in Miami, so the US camera crew were always going to home in on him.
11 Jul 2026 21:59:07
We did have Schmeichel (Kasper) for one season, 2010/11, but then, for reasons nobody could figure out, sold him to Leicester after only one season, where he stayed for 11 years.