23 Aug 2024 09:42:42
We do not know how much of the war chest we’ve accumulated we actually have to spend.
And that probably won’t be confirmed until the window closes, so are we shopping around Europes bargains or are we able to buy proven quality?
Only time will tell, plus it is a challenge to ask someone to join a 46 game slog in the championship against far better money and far fewer games in the EPL.
If we have the money go get Fofana from Chelsea and throw in Harvey Vale at full back for far less money, Chelsea simply cannot carry 20 odd spare players into the season.
If we do not have that money or gawd forbid its being used for shareholders dividends it’s going to be names we’ve never previously ever heard off, if that is the case I hope they strike lucky and find some nuggets.
Personally I’m not convinced about Farkey, but do have some genosympathy for him in that both seasons he’s starting with a decimated squad.
23 Aug 2024 10:02:10
Think we are doing what needs to be done, to make us strong enough to go up, but not be flamboyant with finance. The time to do that is Y1 and 2 in the EPL. Gives us another year to give more balance to the accounts.
23 Aug 2024 10:07:56
Pretty much agree with all that.
The only thing I’d add is that I get the impression we don’t negotiate. If we can’t get at our price we walk away. That may be sound business sense but not snapping Rowe and Clarke up when it seems they had the opportunity, is just silly stubbornness.
I honestly think we have more money to spend but prefer gambling at the bargain basement. Sometimes you win when you gamble but more often you lose.
23 Aug 2024 10:10:23
I hope they do go for unproven, no name players. It's always more fun when a nobody absolutely smashes it and becomes a known-name thanks to Leeds.
23 Aug 2024 10:37:47
Very rational post Class, BUT .
As we all know, suits ALWAYS line their own pockets 1st and foremost so it would be very naive of us to feel like Marathe and co ain't after pulling cash from us already, which is their right btw .
It just grates on me, prices we HAVE ALWAYS paid as fans, for the transfers we get linked with them in return, please 9'ers don't leave signing s at this poor level now.
23 Aug 2024 10:46:05
Great post.
Agree Class, we should be knocking on Chelsea's door to see who's available. Would definitely want Vale and Casadei. Afaik Fofana is in Maresca's squad. Just picked up a knock at the weekend so didn't play in their Conference League qualifier last night.
Think the best value for money buys are available are on the continent, though. Truth be told. We've bought the likes of Raph, Cry, Gnonto, Sini, Rutter, Joseph in recent years. It's not something I'd be overly worried about buying from abroad, as long as the scouting has been extensive and we have identified the correct profile of player needed.
And Brighty is right. Get in the players to get us up this year then reevaluate once we're there when we have the funds for more extravagant, statement signings.
23 Aug 2024 11:45:50
Getting in the players to hopefully equip and sustain Leeds promotion push is one thing, and remains to be seen with just 8 days to go.
Issue also is the coaching, decision making etc of DF. he will definitely need to improve on his performance of last season.
23 Aug 2024 11:46:32
Good post but seriously don’t understand how anyone can not be sure about farke he is unquestionable at this level
Look at last year had a car crash summer no players for first month. Players going on strike. We all said mid table and he got us 90 points which is automatic promotion 100% of every other season.
23 Aug 2024 12:05:12
With a number of wingers linked to Leeds United.
If really feels like tonight's match may well be Willy Gnonto's last in a Leeds shirt
What odds be leaves on deadline day ( say to Palace )
Maybe for the best.
23 Aug 2024 12:49:45
Think we've gone over Farke's limitations as a manager. Like flogging a dead horse now. He's staying for the foreseeable so hopefully he becomes more flexible in his approach to each game and we see better in game management.
Big win needed tonight so let's start there!
23 Aug 2024 13:04:20
Again what Baz and Dill say.
23 Aug 2024 13:06:08
Agree Baz re gnonto.
I will be extremely surprised if he dosent go.
Just hope we get decent coin.
Shame though. The three musketeers all going.
Brought a lot of joy.
23 Aug 2024 14:06:03
Baz
There were rumours last week that Gnonto would go on the final day of the window.
23 Aug 2024 15:48:39
Yep, you did say that MoT. Palace are sniffing around Sterling tho, which could kill off Gnonto to them?
23 Aug 2024 15:54:29
Yep MOTagain
Little Willy looks far too cocky at moment
it's as if he has been given a rock hard Guarantee of a move ( deadline day probably)
Sinistera deja vu deadline day doldrums.
23 Aug 2024 18:29:26
Brighty and Baz.
Apparently he will leave if we get wingers in and he doesn't get to play every game. Taken with a large pinch of salt.
He may not go to the EPL, he may go to France, Spain, Italy or another Champo side.
I reckon he flog him for £25 mil, cash in and buy some new blood who wants to come to Leeds and wear the shirt.