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The Whites have reportedly had an offer on the table for the Club Brugge striker for some time, but De Ketelaere only ever wanted to join AC Milan despite ' ...

With De Ketelaere now set to move to the Italian giants, the Whites will look at other forward options as their search for a striker continues. The Whites have reportedly had an offer on the table for the Club Brugge striker for some time, but De Ketelaere only ever wanted to join AC Milan despite ' Premier League interest'. Romano said on Twitter: "Charles De Ketelaere will fly to Milano tomorrow in order to complete move to AC Milan on Monday. Leeds United target Charles De Ketelaere is set to fly to Italy to complete his move to AC Milan, according to reports.

The 35-year-old was found guilty in February 2020 of racially abusing Jonathan Leko during a game between Leeds and Charlton Athletic in September of the ...

In a club statement, the Whites said: “Leeds United and Kiko Casilla have parted company by mutual consent. He was given an eight-match ban and fined £60,000. Leeds United have announced the departure of goalkeeper Kiko Casilla by mutual consent.

Leeds United have parted company with goalkeeper Kiko Casilla three-and-a-half years after his arrival from Real Madrid.

Casilla’s exit via a settlement was expected this summer, despite a year remaining on his contract. Casilla has always maintained his innocence and found support from Bielsa who was content for the goalkeeper to remain with Leeds.Meslier took over between the sticks and helped Leeds win six of the eight games for which Casilla was banned as Bielsa led the club to promotion and the Championship title.The young Frenchman kept Casilla on the sidelines for all but three of the fixtures in Leeds’ first season back in the Premier League and last summer a loan move to Elche was agreed for the veteran.Casilla started the first 12 games of the LaLiga campaign but then found himself on the bench for the vast majority of the season, playing only the final two games with safety from relegation assured.It was not anticipated that Casilla would return to be part of Jesse Marsch’s plans with Meslier the undisputed number one and Kristoffer Klaesson his back-up and the club travelled to Australia for the pre-season tour without the Spaniard.He leaves Leeds having made 61 appearances, conceding 61 times and keeping 23 clean sheets. Casilla’s exit via a settlement was expected this summer, despite a year remaining on his contract.

Leeds United are reportedly interested in Southampton striker Che Adams, according to reports. It's not the first time Adams has been linked with a move to ...

Adams has scored 21 goals and grabbed 12 assists in 110 appearances on the south coast. The report also states that Ralph Hassenhuttl may be willing to let Adams go, because the Saints have recruited exciting forward Sekou Mara from Bordeaux. Leeds United are reportedly interested in Southampton striker Che Adams, according to reports.

Four players make their Whites home debuts as Leeds United take in their final pre-season friendly against Sunday evening's visitors Cagliari at Elland Road ...

James is suspended for next Saturday’s first game of the new Premier League season at home to Wolves. Leeds ended their pre-season tour of Australia with seven players injured and none of them are involved. Summer signings Tyler Adams, Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen and Marc Roca all make their first starts at Elland Road, six days before the Premier League opener at home to Wolves.

Liam Cooper has not kicked a ball for Leeds United this summer and is missing from Sunday's Cagliari friendly with a niggling Achilles issue.

“Personally, for myself, it was frustrating to pick up a small Achilles injury which has forced me to miss all of the matches so far in pre-season,” he said. Despite starting the summer with optimism, Cooper flew out for the three-match tour and failed to make an appearance because of the troublesome heel issue. The Leeds United captain is yet to kick a ball this summer because of that niggling issue and most recently was in Australia for the pre-season tour.

Whites captain Liam Cooper has delivered an update about his Achilles injury and made a prediction about how Leeds United will respond from last season's ...

Reflecting on the dramatic top-flight survival of last term, Cooper said: “There was a lot of relief at the end of last season as we managed to secure a third season in the Premier League. The Whites sat in the division’s drop zone approaching the final day of the 2021-22 campaign but a 2-1 win at Brentford sealed the ‘great escape’ of keeping the Whites up and Cooper says his side will now benefit from the experience in their bid to kick on. Cooper has not featured in any of his side’s summer friendlies due to an Achilles injury but the centre-back says he has progressed over the last fortnight as Leeds approach their third consecutive season back in the country’s top flight.

Leeds United ended pre-season in style, scoring six goals against Italian side Cagliari at Elland Road. A well-taken hat-trick from Rodrigo and a Patrick ...

He whipped in a free-kick from the right of the pitch and round Koch, who powered home a header. After Rodrigo came close to completing a hat-trick, the away side looked to hit back and claw their way back into the game. Under the lights in West Yorkshire, Jesse Marsch’s side took on their Italian counterparts looking to end pre-season on a high and straight from kick-off they set off aiming to do just that.

Paul Robinson has backed midfielder Adam Forshaw to return to his best once he overcomes his latest injury setback with Leeds United.

“Yes, it’s another blow and another knock-back for him but he’s the type of player who’ll come back from this and he has an impact in the dressing room too.” In other Leeds United news, Kalvin Phillips has been slammed for “patronising” Leeds fans with a gesture he made after he joined Manchester City. “He came back last year and didn’t play a bit-part role, he had a big impact.

All of the marks out of 10 for Jesse Marsch's Leeds United side at Elland Road after their pre-season friendly with Cagliari on Sunday night as Rodrigo and ...

Grew sharper by the minute his runs in behind and his movement in the six-yard box. Took his goal very well and forced the own goal/his second with ingenuity and willpower. Not quite as efficient as Adams in mopping up danger, but very solid in the centre. Quietly impressive in the centre. Not tested hugely, but looked like he was running through treacle when Zito Luvumbo got around him in the first half for the visitors' openly shot on target in that opening period. A thorn in the opposition side attacking.

A new giant mural depicting Leeds United cult hero Vinnie Jones has been unveiled in Leeds.

"On the brickwork I think it stands out. "Vinnie Jones is an absolute legend from the '90s and I think it's great to depict him in the mural." It looks really good in this location right here on this junction and I think it's really good for the people of Leeds to see something like this.

Paul Robinson has urged Leeds United to sign a new experienced goalkeeper after it was confirmed that Kiko Casilla has been released.

“Regardless of whether Kiko went or not, he was surplus to requirements and they need that number two in.” “He also needs someone to push him and keep him on his toes. Paul Robinson has urged Leeds United to sign a new experienced goalkeeper after it was confirmed that Kiko Casilla has been released.

Leeds United completed their pre-season friendlies with a 6-2 blitz of Cagliari at Elland Road – but how did we rate the performances?

A very solid first half. 7 - Hung out to dry for both goals, the second of which was an absolute beauty. Added real presence and a right flank outlet that was heavily used.

Leeds United have parted company with goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, the club announced this morning. Casilla and Leeds have agreed to sever his contract a year ...

A statement from the club read: “We would like to thank Kiko for his contributions during his time at the club and we wish him well in the future.” He lost his position as first-choice to Illan Meslier and made just five more outings for Leeds after the end of his suspension. The former Real Madrid player moved to Leeds from the Bernabeu in January 2019, a high-profile signing at the time, and he made 62 appearances for the club, 36 of those during the club’s 2019-20 promotion campaign under Marcelo Bielsa.

Five new senior faces have arrived in the summer window and a pair of Under 21s signings, in Darko Gyabi and Sonny Perkins, but Marsch is still in need of a ...

"They did a really good job early to secure those players so that they can be integrated into our team and that's made us strong for where we are right now. And now we just got to be really clever about how to make the next editions so that we make sure that as good a job as we believe we've done with the the five - you could say six with Darko as well - if we make two or three more that we are as as confident as we were with those guys." "With the five guys we brought in we were totally clear that these five guys were who we wanted and we went out and got them and I'm very thankful to Andre and Victor, for getting those done," said the American.

Phil Hay isn't convinced that Leeds United will be making a move to sign Southampton striker Che Adams before the summer transfer window closes.

If the Whites have £10million left in the budget and Southampton are open to a sale, it should be a deal that Victor Orta jumps on board with. Adams is a player who’s been linked with Leeds for a few years and Hay even says that in January 2020, he was close to joining the Whites when Marcelo Bielsa was in charge. Phil Hay isn’t convinced that Leeds United will be making a move to sign Southampton striker Che Adams before the summer transfer window closes.

The extent of Luis Sinisterra's injury has been revealed as Leeds United are likely to not have their new signing for the opening game of the season.

In other Leeds United news, after six signings so far this summer, the Whites could be prepared to allow a quintet of individuals to leave the club in August. Until then, Jack Harrison and Daniel James may have to be the wing wizards to create the chances required to see Jesse Marsch and Leeds get off to a good start in the 2022-23 season. He may have to start as a substitute for a couple of games to slowly build his fitness back up but soon enough he will be flying down the wing and making a big impact on the Premier League.

Leeds United defeated Serie B side Cagliari 6-2 in their final outing ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Need to buy a striker to both backup Bamford and challenge him for the starting lineup. @Nofacekillahh tweeted: "Lots of good points to take, Aaronson looking a good buy, very unselfish. Great way to end pre season."

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“We would like to thank Kiko for his contributions during his time at the club and we wish him well in the future.” Leeds have wished him all the best for the future on their official club website: The former Sheffield United and Birmingham City has scored 21 goals in 110 games for the Saints in all competitions.

Leeds United thumped Cagliari 6-2 in their final pre-season friendly before the Premier League gets underway next weekend. Rodrigo scored a hat-trick, ...

It’s not always easy pushing him and he’s very receptive to positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement and honesty, the more you give him the more he wants and I like guys like that. With Michael, they’ve both had a good week where they’ve both shown a lot of eagerness and excitement to be here. As soon as I knew he parted with Dortmund I made a call to try to see if that could be a possibility and in the end, the more we talked the more we felt that the symmetry of us working together could be very good. We have to be really clever about how to make the next additions to make sure that as good a job as we’ve done with the five, and you could say six with Darko (Gyabi) as well, with two or three more that we are as confident as those guys. We have 22 players that I think are fit and ready to push for the season to start. In general the players that were here are grasping concepts more and more and we’ve been able to work in an environment that’s not just about stress.

Leeds United women's player Rebekah Bass is hopeful England's European Championships success can benefit the Whites. England were crowned champions of Europe on ...

After failing to start any matches in Australia he failed to get onto the field tonight with the new season only six days away. Speaking to LUTV, Bass is hopeful that is a sign of things to come as she hopes for more people to go down and watch Leeds women in action. She said: “Massively yeah, like you say when they won the European championships it came out and everyone was singing it’s coming home.

There are two main priorities remaining, as Jesse Marsch and company look for a left-back in the wake of an injury to Junior Firpo, plus more cover in the ...

Leeds United kick off their season at home to Wolves on Saturday still with the hope of conducting more business before the end of the window. Left back links have so far been sparse as Leeds look to keep their last two pieces of business under wraps. Good morning and welcome to another Monday morning. Hopefully this week we’ll make some final decisions and final moves." We wanted last week to really evaluate things and then to be prudent on our future decisions. Leeds United are reportedly eyeing a double deal for attacking duo Che Adams and Julian Quinones, according to the Daily Mail. The Whites are keen on signing a new striker before the end of the window and will be on the lookout for alternatives with Charles de Ketelaere set for AC Milan.

Premier League outfit Leeds United remain interested in Blackburn Rovers attacker Ben Brereton-Diaz, according to reporter Pete O'Rourke who spoke to Give ...

If that incoming business had been completed already, they would be in a better position to sell Brereton-Diaz, identify a shortlist of targets and bring in the ideal replacement for the Chilean before the summer window shuts. “He had a brilliant season at Blackburn last year, he’s established himself in the Chile national team as well and in this current market he’s going to be relatively cheap considering he’s in the final year of his contract, so Blackburn probably have to cash in on him rather than allowing him to run down his contract.” However, that hasn’t deterred the likes of the Whites and West Ham United, who still saw the 23-year-old record 22 goals in 37 league appearances during a successful season for club and country.

Whites captain Liam Cooper has delivered an update about his Achilles injury and made a prediction about how Leeds United will respond from last season's ...

Leeds beat Cagliari in their final pre-season friendly at Elland Road on Sunday evening and writing in his matchday programme notes, Cooper said: “Personally, for myself, it was frustrating to pick up a small Achilles injury which has forced me to miss all of the matches so far in pre-season. The Whites sat in the division’s drop zone approaching the final day of the 2021-22 campaign but a 2-1 win at Brentford sealed the ‘great escape’ of keeping the Whites up and Cooper says his side will now benefit from the experience in their bid to kick on. Cooper has not featured in any of his side’s summer friendlies due to an Achilles injury but the centre-back says he has progressed over the last fortnight as Leeds approach their third consecutive season back in the country’s top flight.

Leeds United thrashed Cagliari 6-2 in their final friendly of pre-season at Elland Road on Sunday evening and here are some of the moments you may have ...

The American’s reaction then drew the ire of the Cagliari bench. Tyler Adams went down on the edge of the box and Kristensen was giving it both fists as he went to tell the American how well he had done. He and Marsch were frequently speaking throughout the match as the Austrian gave his point of view. In the 69th minute, Marsch could not control himself after Coote penalised one of his players for a tackle on the opposition. It never arrived and the striker made sure Struijk knew what he needed to do next time. However, in the 17th minute of last night’s game, the ball found its way up there and left Jesse Marsch comically looking to the skies with his arms outstretched.

Leeds United could sign Julian Quinones with the Atlas striker being offered up to Jesse Marsch this summer.

The problem for Leeds is that Quinones may not qualify to play in the Premier League. Foot Mercato reported last week that Leeds are fighting Strasbourg in the race for Atlas striker Julian Quinones. Leeds United could sign Julian Quinones with the Atlas striker being offered up to Jesse Marsch this summer.

Leeds United finalised their pre-season calendar with a thumping 6-2 win over Cagliari on Sunday evening (31 July) at Elland Road.

With a new striker still being targeted, players like the Spaniard have a big point to prove and he certainly got off to the perfect start in doing that last night. Attackers want goals, that is all, and Rodrigo showed a ruthless streak that we haven’t seen before, with that first goal an excellent finish no matter who the opposition. Apart from a sketchy five minutes where two were conceded, the 49ers were particularly impressed by Rodrigo and his antics in the final third as they watched from afar.

Phil Hay has suggested that any move Leeds United make to sign Che Adams from Southampton will come later in the transfer window, if they can't land other…

The club saw him then as Premier League standard and cannot pretend that they do not like him, but the indications are that Adams would only come onto the radar late in the window if other options fell away first.” “Links to Che Adams have resurfaced too. In an article for The Athletic, Phil Hay has touched on exactly where Leeds stand on a move for the Southampton striker.

Sources have told Football Insider that Leeds United star Crysencio Summerville has agreed a new contract with the Yorkshire club.

Summerville has featured among the substitutes often during pre-season for Leeds United and could reprise that role when the Premier League season gets underway. Leeds United star Crysencio Summerville has agreed a new contract, sources have told Football Insider. Sources: Leeds United agree Crysencio Summerville deal

With a week to go and two months on from that mad final day, how ready are Leeds for their third crack at the Premier League?

The absence of certain names yesterday led to a fringe bench featuring several under-21s, including new signing Sonny Perkins — who by all accounts has made a very quick and convincing impression on Leeds’ coaching staff. The timescale on Firpo’s absence was set at eight weeks, but he looks like beating that estimate and Marsch expects him to be back training by the middle of this month. Precision at the crucial moment is what Leeds have to perfect, but it was there in the second half yesterday — particularly in the move that saw Brenden Aaronson’s killer through-ball set up Bamford’s first goal. All three are also involved in negotiations over new contracts and Leeds plan to begin finalising those proceedings this week, making sure they are protected by longer deals. In short, if the comebacks follow the schedule, Marsch’s squad will be borderline full-strength in very little time at all. Bielsa’s team knew how to press, but on his watch it was done in man-to-man fashion, requiring his side to run further over 90 minutes than others in the Premier League. Long training sessions made sense under him because endurance was key. There is probably no coach in the world who runs players as hard as Marcelo Bielsa. Leeds bossed the distanced-covered stats under Bielsa because anything other than the highest levels of stamina would have blunted his tactics from the get-go. In the meantime, Patrick Bamford got 90 minutes against Cagliari yesterday and at this stage, Leeds’ attempt to bring him up to speed gradually after a torrid year last season appears to have worked. The signs were so much better against Cagliari, but the pressure to recruit up top is still there. They like Martin Terrier, but he will cost in excess of £30million ($36.5m) and, at the age of 25, is slightly older than targets who fit the resale model at Elland Road. So where next in the hunt for a forward? Saturday at home to Wolves will be everyone down to business, the ante hiked up dramatically.

Adams' move to Leeds was announced just days after Phillips completed a switch to Man City.

He said: “Kalvin Phillips is an unbelievable player, what he’s done for Leeds speaks for itself. Leeds’ two new midfield signings have already shown signs of developing a strong partnership in pre-season so far, suggesting that the Whites will be able to cope with the loss of one of their star men. However, Leeds have looked to fill the void left by Phillips with multiple players.

Leeds United have started talks with young striker Sam Greenwood over a new contract at Elland Road.

The striker will be hoping he can build on his first-team appearances last season and be more of a fixture of manager Jesse Marsch’s squad. Greenwood initially signed on for the club on a three-year deal and thus his current contract with them runs out next summer. His first start in the Premier League came in a game as crucial as Leeds’ last match of the previous season, where top flight survival was on the line, and he remained on the pitch for 85 minutes.

However, with just one month remaining in the transfer window, the club are on the lookout for more recruits in order to bolster and supplement their first-team ...

Marsch revealed during the club’s trip to Australia that Leeds are searching for a striker and a left-back and targets have been discussed with Victor Orta. Hopefully this week we’ll make some final decisions and final moves.” The Whites have made seven signings so far this summer with Brenden Aaronson, Rasmus Kristensen, Marc Roca, Tyler Adams and Luis Sinisterra joining the senior squad, while Darko Gyabi and Sonny Perkins have been added to the club’s under-21s ranks.

Some outside of Leeds might balk at the £35m price tag, but the reality is Harrison is a proven Premier League quality player who could still get better. Of ...

Of course, that fee might be slightly inflated - but the £35m price tag is reflective of Harrison's value to Leeds. Since their promotion back to the Premier League in 2020, there can be no doubt Harrison has been one of Leeds' best performers. There have been heavy transfer links to Newcastle United this summer, but they are unwilling to meet Leeds' £35m asking price for Harrison.

Newcastle United have gone in with a bid to test Leeds United's resolve to keep hold of winger Jack Harrison, but look likely to need to offer more.

Newcastle believe that if they agree a fee with Leeds then Harrison can be tempted to the north east. The ball may soon be put back into Newcastle’s court to come up with a proposal which will satisfy Leeds and allow them to land Harrison. However, Leeds are hoping for more money if they are to let the 25-year-old depart and it is suggested they want €47m.

Signs of progress and a good look at the new signings as Leeds battered Cagliari at home.

There's definitely a plan and the players have definitely been drilled in it. The three-goal lead was restored as Patrick Bamford intercepted a poor ball coming out of the Cagliari defence before he slipped the ball to Aaronson on the right channel. Two minutes later, Zito Luvumbo really dampened the mood inside Elland Road as a comfortable lead was reduced to a slightly worrying situation in a flash. As he approached the halfway line before sending Patrick Bamford through with a tremendous travel pass. His low effort was deflected in at the near post. Cagliari came back with a refreshed outlook and an aggressive approach.

The head coach provided injury updates on Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper, Adam Forshaw, Junior Firpo and new signing Luis Sinisterra.

“I think Adam (Forshaw) is a week from being on the pitch. “So Liam will hopefully be on the pitch tomorrow,” Marsch told the press after watching his side’s dominant 6-2 win over Cagliari on Sunday night. The Whites have picked up a handful of injuries over pre-season but with the Premier League season fast approaching, Marsch is hopeful of seeing his squad at close to full strength sooner rather than later.

Leeds United have rejected an offer from Newcastle United for winger Jack Harrison, as reported by French journalist Santi Aouna.

The amount quoted for Harrison is staggering, but Leeds want more. However, every player has a price, and Newcastle, the mega-rich club, will have to pay the right amount for the winger. This has been a recurrent theme for the Whites this summer, and he deserves huge credit for sticking to his decisions.

This week we're addressing the big talking points at Elland Road in our new 'Big Forum' series. Our first port of call is transfer business.

My mark is a strong 70 out of 100 for happiness on the window. We are left hoping he recaptures the form which convinced European giants Bayern Munich to take a punt on him in the first place. It’s all a part of ' The Big Leeds United Forum', a new series that asks the big questions. With £100m, give or take, raked in from their sales the screw was turned on Victor Orta and the recruitment department. You answer and we debate all of the goings on at LS11. Each had two years left on their contracts with no prospect of new terms being signed and so Leeds were left striving for the best price they could achieve.

Newcastle have seen a bid worth approximately £33.5m for Jack Harrison rejected, though a report has revealed at what price Leeds United could sell.

Their quest to sign another forward in the form of Charles De Ketelaere has all but failed. However, despite the untold riches at their disposal, Newcastle have taken a more measured approach to the market. The Colombian operates primarily on the left wing – Harrison’s primary position. Fabrizio Romano tweeted De Ketelaere will undergo a medical in Milan today (Monday). Additions in the final third have long been touted. Nevertheless, Newcastle have found great success thus far shopping for more modestly-priced players.