From the viewpoint of the Leeds United supporters, the transfer window narrative is one of annoyance.
While Sheffield United is honing their blades with two Championship hitmen, Sunderland relied on Regis Le Bris’ extensive understanding of French football to recruit none other than Enzo Le Fee, a £20 million loanee from Roma who dominated the French top division just months ago.
One of the division’s most dreaded forwards, Ben Brereton Diaz, joins Bramall Lane on loan from Southampton.
Tom Cannon, who recently scored nine goals in 22 starts for The Potters, will join the Chilean international, who was born in Stoke.
Regarding Leeds United, the conversations have focused more on who hasn’t reached Elland Road than on who has. A few weeks before Abdokudir Khusanov finally moved to Manchester City for £33 million, Leeds reportedly made an offer of £16.5 million for him.
However, Andrew Omobamidele was meant to be a reasonably priced, reachable substitute in case Khusanov ever felt a bit too ambitious—Real Madrid was also mentioned. Instead, the misfit from Nottingham Forest is going to Strasbourg.
Leeds may still close out the window with the most exciting addition of all, even though the three weeks of activity would be about as intense as a Kiera Knightley period piece.
Leeds United assured Emi Buendia that they would win the Championship.
Football writer Graeme Bailey has exclusively told Leeds United News that Aston Villa would rather have Emi Buendia at Elland Road than the financially challenged La Liga powerhouse Valencia.
In an attempt to get Daniel Farke and one of his old Norwich City lieutenants back together, Leeds is waiting. But Bailey still believes that this is a deal with legs, even though Villa would like to add an obligation-to-buy clause to Buendia’s contract.
Former Birmingham City, Crystal Palace, Coventry, and Sheffield Wednesday forward Clinton Morrison says adding Emi Buendia to Leeds United’s roster would be like adding a shot of high-end liquor to an already eye-catching concoction.
Morrison tells Football League World, “I’ve always said Leeds are my favourites [to win the Championship].” You can see how strong their bench is. They have outstanding players that can contribute right out of the bench.
During the 2-0 victory over Norwich City in the middle of the week, Farke had the luxury of using Largie Ramazani and Wilfried Gnonto. Brenden Aaronson, who is undoubtedly the division’s best number ten, might be forced to play as a substitute if Buendia drops a division.
Morrison continues, “I believe Buendia is a class act.” Because of a catastrophic injury that hampered his progress, he hasn’t established himself as a regular at Aston Villa.
It’s a fantastic fit for both to move to Leeds, play regular football, and get promoted to the Premier League. Both Buendia and Leeds would benefit greatly from it. If they are successful in acquiring him, I believe they will go on to win the league.
“He gives you that little bit of X-Factor and he’s outstanding, but I think they win it outright with the squad they have now.”
Aston Villa’s Buendia is welcome to join Daniel Farke.
During this week’s Champions League loss to Monaco, Buendia made an impression in a rare Aston Villa start.
Even if Farke believes that Joel Piroe or Gnonto are good choices to start in that number ten position, the German is more than amenable to Leeds looking to make an outside hire.
In the lead-up to Monday’s match against Burnley, championship rivals, Farke stated, “It’s fair to say, if there is a creative offensive player, a number ten [available], it is definitely something that could be beneficial.” Although Brennen Aaronson is a vital member of our team and a great player, we don’t have another player like him.
“We have players capable of filling this position. It’s different from Joel Piroe or a winger [like Gnonto]. It makes sense to stay up late if there is a way [to sign] a creative player.
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