Beren Cross
Writer at The Athletic
Leeds United writer with @TheAthleticFC Facebook: https://t.co/MeZM7fV45i
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1 day ago |
nytimes.com | Beren Cross |Elias Burke
Leeds United’s highly-rated 16-year-old striker Oliver Boast is set to join Tottenham Hotspur. Boast, one of Leeds’ prized academy assets, has chosen to continue his development with the north London club. The player’s decision to move south meant Leeds could either negotiate a fee with Tottenham or allow a tribunal to decide compensation. They went with the former and sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, indicated a seven-figure sum has been agreed for Boast’s switch.
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3 days ago |
nytimes.com | Beren Cross
Leeds United are close to finalising a new contract with Daniel James. The 27-year-old’s exisiting deal expires in June 2026 and, after arguably the best season of his career, securing his future was among the priorities at Elland Road this summer. James is currently on holiday and yet to sign the paperwork but all parties involved in the negotiations are confident this will be resolved over the coming weeks.
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4 days ago |
nytimes.com | Beren Cross
Leeds United have completed their second transfer of the summer window — Jaka Bijol has finalised a £15million move from Udinese after three seasons and 90 Serie A appearances. At 26, Bijol is entering the prime years of his career and Leeds hope they will see the best of the Slovenia international at the heart of their defence. He is right-footed, but the pressure for starts is likely to be on left-sided Pascal Struijk initially.
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4 days ago |
nytimes.com | Beren Cross
Leeds United have confirmed the signing of defender Jaka Bijol on a five-year contract from Serie A club Udinese. The Athletic reported on Wednesday last week that the centre-back was in West Yorkshire for a medical following talks between the clubs over a deal worth £15million ($20.24m), plus performance-related add-ons.
How Nick Gray, son of Eddie, is paying tribute to his brother: ‘It’s a way to keep his memory alive’
1 week ago |
nytimes.com | Beren Cross
You will always remember those people who are by your side, propping you up, in your darkest moments. For Nick Gray and his family, it’s the hospice staff who cared for his brother, Stuart, through his final days. Nick and Stuart are the sons of Leeds United legend Eddie Gray (main photo: Stuart on the left, Eddie in the middle, Nick to the right).
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RT @isaacjohnsonLL: That’s now 3 goals in his last 5 Spain Under-21s matches for Mateo Joseph And 8 goals in 11 appearances for them #lufc
One from last night: Bijol optimism, Diarra doubt and Longstaff on the list. #lufc https://t.co/uhHkocJxr8
Leeds United remain optimistic about their talks with Udinese on Jaka Bijol. Latest negotiations between €15m and €18m, but ongoing. Sean Longstaff is another name on the club's shortlist. No bid yet, but experienced name they like. #lufc https://t.co/uhHkocJxr8