23 Jul 2024 14:49:20
Posh chairman has hinted on Talk Sport that Leeds have had a bid accepted for LB Harriosn Burrows.

If he comes to Leeds that would be a massive kick in the stones for Sheff U it'd, who also had a bid accepted.

Massive yes from me. Here's a little report I wrote about Burrows back in June:

"The second Peterborough player on this list, Harrison Burrows would have been available on a free had Posh not exercised their right to a one year contract extension on him. Burrows has a wand of a left peg and he's a proactive left back who enjoys breaking and getting play moving forward. His prudent crossing ability is inviting for attackers and this signing would alleviate some of the fan's that, in hindsight, bemoaned us losing Leif Davis. Burrows has 12 goals and 17 assists in all comps. Defensively he's shown intelligence in his positional sense, managing to block the more direct passing lanes and intercept dangerous balls. His tackling ranks him in the top 80th percentile and he has won 49% of his ground duels this season, which are both respectable numbers for a full back. Suffice to say, Burrows can play both sides of the role. With 12 months left on his contract it's believed £3m would secure his services. "



Great statement of intent if this is true and always good to damage a promotion rival's chances.

1.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 15:27:07
Leeds Live now reporting that our interest in him and Szmodics is "wide of the mark".

2.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 17:56:43
Hope so. I do think he's a decent player, but just wouldn't be a good fit unless we changed our attacking formation. We shouldn't need to if we keep Cry and Georgi.

3.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 18:12:15
Dill,

What would be the best options if we lose Prince and or Willy?

4.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 19:11:47
I really like Rafik Guitane as an inverted winger on the right. Shades of Mahrez about him. Currently at Estoril.

Wrote about Guitane in June:

Guitane has drawn comparisons in his play to Riyad Mahrez from well regarded scouts and plenty of Algerian fans on social media. The inverted right winger has a majestic touch, is press resistant and a cracking dribbler with an innate ability to beat a man in one on one duels. To create openings, he's certainly more inclined to isolate then dribble at the opposition rather than try find a pass, although he does have a solid range of passing. The Algerian international is being looked at by some of Europe's bigger clubs, but a move to Leeds would provide a step up from Estoril, while offering him far more opportunity for regular first team football than becoming a bit-part player in a higher league. Buying Guitane would certainly add a constant threat down our right hand side, and I'm a fan of having an inverted option along with having a natural right-footed right winger in the squad, too. Would give us different looks and impact from the bench having both options available. Guitane's Transfermarkt value is a nominal £3.4m.

I think the obvious ones to potentially replace Cry would be would be Jonathan Rowe or Jack Clarke. I like Alan Minda from Cercle Brugge as well. Plus he's versatile for either wing.

Did a little write up about Minda in June, too:

Minda has shown impressive vertical running, with an innate ability to glide past opponents when he's facing the goal. The directness in his dribbling gives defenders fits. An incisive winger who creates a lot of opportunity for himself and his teammates, he'd be a steal if a deal could be struck with Cercle Brugge. Operating primarily as a right winger, Minda is a versatile asset who can play either wing with relative ease. Personally, I prefer him as an inverted left winger driving into the box as he has the ability to take on fullbacks on the outside or inside, often causing them commitment issues with challenging. Transfermarkt value £3.4m.


Both Guitane and Minda are cut-price choices as well so wouldn't break the bank. I wasn't sure how much money we'd have this summer so looked at these as cheaper options just in case.

5.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 19:31:51
I like the look of Harrison Burrows but it looks like Sheffield United have won the race, if Leeds wanted him then why didn't they put in a bid earlier.

6.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 19:54:04
Playing Devil's advocate here now Dill, the same attacking formation that fell apart when needed most last Seez Dill?

We won't get Smozdics but surely if we did he would have to be an improvement on anything we have in midfield, he was a revelation last seez.

7.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 20:18:54
I read that statement of yours Dill about Harrison and everything you said was spot on about him, even to the point of saying Leeds should go full on for him and again you were right, it now looks like we are hijacking the blunts and their bid! I really like him as I looked at him when you posted about him in June, maybe the powers that be do read your posts Dill, I just hope your scouting fee cheque is the post! lol great post though mate ????.

8.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 21:53:51
Haha touche, Chris. Think that's why we're seeing DF experiment with the 343/ 3421 this pre season. Gives us different looks and allows guys like Cry and Rutter a more free role in the half spaces where they excel.


Szmodics played the false 9 role last season for Blackburn, but always had Dolan or Gallagher up there with him and the three tended to rotate between each other. Blackburn were fundamentally a 'soak up pressure and counter team' last season as well, which we aren't, although we are great when in transition.

One issue I have is he's not really a midfielder and he's not really a striker. Although he is a cracking goalscorer. I mentioned before about last season being a bit serendipitous for him, because Blackburn played to his strengths and he took full advantage of it.

I do think he's a decent player, but where do you shoe horn him in if you don't play those two number 10s behind an attacker? He's not going to be the CF as he's not a focal point and is considerably worse with his back to goal. He does his best work centrally, so the wing is out of the question. Fwiw I'd much rather have him than Piroe. But since we already have Piroe I'd rather not have Szmodics as well. Especially nit for north of £10m when he's turning 29 in September.

Just think it would be hard to replicate even half that success he had at Blackburn without fundamentally changing how we played.

9.) 23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024 21:56:05
Holding out hope that we are actually hijacking the deal Woody, mate. Still no word of Burrows' medical being completed after it was supposedly booked the other day. Fingers crossed we can do something and stick it to Wilder again.

10.) 24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024 06:25:40
Any updates on the above. Would like to outdo sheff.

11.) 24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024 08:21:31
Wildet said last night that should hear something about Burrows in the next 24-48 hours. Seems to be going on forever this medical. Makes me think there is something else going on that's interfering.

12.) 24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024 08:44:02
Hopefully we are the fly in the ointment.

13.) 24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024 12:30:23
Reportedly Burrows is now at Bramall Lane undergoing his medical.

14.) 24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024 13:19:39
Burrows bye bye Dill
Blades paid out.

15.) 24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024 14:34:20
Great! not!

16.) 24 Jul 2024
24 Jul 2024 17:02:04
Damn ?

I've been watching another lad who I had on my shortlist for EFL signings article I wrote earlier in the summer. Spent last season in League 1 as well. I think he would be a good signing as LB/ LWB. going to do a little write up in the next few days.

I preferred Burrows for that, but I think he'd still be a cracking little signing.

17.) 25 Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024 03:53:06
Not seen official signing report yet?

18.) 25 Jul 2024
25 Jul 2024 05:37:24
Was in sbeff for medical yesterday. Think it's pretty much done now, Aus ?.