17 Jun 2025 14:22:25
It is widely reported that we are seeking prem league experience to help bolster our survival hopes. Not sure the serious links support that theory. Alf and lad on the pulse so far also looking to foreign leagues. Where as I get buying a player on a free and maybe selling at a profit is sensible. We still have to splash the cash on big time striker and attacking mid. No linked able addition thus far tickling my fancy.

1.) 17 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025 14:53:37
I think the strikers are being kept under wraps and will be the last purchase we make.
I'm going to talk wet for a second, but bear with me.

A striker, a big goal scorer, they're like the frontman of the band, they're what get people excited, they're the headline grabbers. Don't get me wrong, those who know and love the sport appreciate a good defence, a good midfield and a good goalie, but the press, the fans, the feeling of the club's future, that's the strikers.

So I think the last few we get will be a few hidden gem strikers, maybe early 20s, and the news will set the headlines on fire.

Hopefully.

2.) 17 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025 15:15:52
For me our new keeper will be far and away, our most important signing, strong foundations and you’ve something to build from.

Goal-scorers irrespective of price are the hardest to secure due to the unpredictability of strikers, form, confidence, mood swings, injuries, colour of their hair, boots etc…etc….

Chris Wood great example, nobody expects him to keep doing it (20 goals last season) but he does, but Nuno has structured his system to play to Woods strengths.

Piroe moves as quickly as an oil tanker, but would still beat Wood in a foot race.

And I believe Piroe conversion rate is better than Woods per mins played, but it’s getting the system right and getting the ball to Piroe at the right time and in the right place…but then the boy is a natural goalscorer.

And yes, like most, he has limitations, what player doesn’t but only Salah, Haaland and Isak scored more than 20 goals last season.

We need two/ three players, forwards, midfielders, full back doesn’t particularly matter, but three of them at least getting 11/ 12 goals and that’s perfectly affordable on our budget, but finding them, signing them, well that’s the really tricky bit.

3.) 17 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025 18:06:09
Think these early sigings are brilliant, good experience and value for money and make the squad stronger.

What I also like is they show a physical edge that maybe shows a different style or variation in play.

Saint and Burnley went down because they played the same football that brought them up.

Our sigings show maybe a variation which would be needed.

4.) 17 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025 22:51:35
We are being particularly aggressive so far this window which probably reflects how much business we want to do and a new approach for Leeds.

Wood had an uncanny season, well outperforming his xG - just a season where he could do no wrong. Always liked him so pleased for the fellah but unlikely to keep it up!

5.) 17 Jun 2025
17 Jun 2025 23:31:40
Not sure how an unknown striker in his early 20s will set the headlines on fire?