Leeds United are one of the teams interested in Taylor Harwood-Bellis this summer, with Manchester City prepared to let
the defender leave for £15 million.
That is according to a report from The Sun on Sunday (30/7; page 59), which notes that West Ham and Fulham are also in
the running to sign the England under-21 captain.
Leeds are apparently eyeing an ambitious move for Taylor Harwood-Bellis as we edge closer to the start of the new
Championship season.
Leeds want Taylor Harwood-Bellis
Daniel Farke has, so far, only been able to welcome a couple of new signings. Karl Darlow became the club’s second first-
team addition of the window on Saturday.
There are concerns over the balance of the squad – particularly with so many senior players leaving on loan this summer.
But signing Harwood-Bellis would be a huge statement from the Whites. The Sun on Sunday (30/7; page 59) reports that
Leeds want the Manchester City starlet – along with the Hammers and Marco Silva’s side.
Burnley meanwhile, are not prepared to meet his asking price. The defender spent last season on loan at Turf Moor, helping
Vincent Kompany’s men to the Championship title.
A real statement from the new owners
It would be a surprise if Leeds spent £15 million on Harwood-Bellis in this window. But if there is plenty of money to spend,
it could be an inspired move for the future.
Kompany labelled the youngster ‘incredible‘ during his time with the Clarets. And it would perhaps evoke memories of the
deal to bring Ben White to Elland Road during our last promotion-winning campaign.
We were made to rue the fact that Leeds could not agree a permanent deal for White. So perhaps the new majority owners
will feel that meeting Manchester City’s demands is a gamble worth taking.
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Real Sociedad have ended their interest in Leeds United defender Junior Firpo.
That is according to Noticias de Gipuzkoa, who report the La Liga side had been keen to sign Firpo this summer but have
now ruled out a move due to the cost of the deal.
Firpo is expected to leave Leeds this summer with Fabrizio Romano reporting last month that he is keen on a new challenge
following the Whites’ relegation to the Championship.
However, amid tenuous links to Marseille and Real Betis, there hasn’t really been any concrete offers with the former instead
deciding to sign Renan Lodi from Atletico Madrid.
And Sociedad appear to be the latest side to decide against pursuing a move for financial reasons, despite having qualified
for next season’s Champions League.
Sociedad end interest in Leeds defender Firpo
Any chance of Firpo securing a move this summer are likely to have been put on hold for the time being due to an injury he
is currently recovering from.
Daniel Farke confirmed last week Firpo would miss the next five weeks and so he is not expected to be fit until the very late
stages of the transfer window.
Once Max Wober’s move to Borussia Monchengladbach is confirmed, Leeds will only be able to sanction one more
international loan deal this summer which could complicate a potential exit for Firpo.
It would certainly be best for all parties if he was to move on permanently this summer, however European clubs have been
quick to pounce on the loan clauses that became active in some players’ contract after relegation.
With Leeds keen to strengthen their left-back options, it is clear Firpo does not feature too heavily in Farke’s plans and so it
is important that he is moved on.
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