This summer will provide a great opportunity for Leeds United to strengthen their first teams, strengthening their ranks before returning to the Premier League in 2025/26.
Daniel Fark has created a great team at Elland Road over the past two years, leading the club to championship glory this season, surprising 100 points.
The midfield is crucial to their success, and Ao Tanaka is undoubtedly a star in such a division, featuring 43 times and was selected for the EFL team of the season.
Brenden Arson, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rothwell also play all roles, the latter returning to Parent Club Bournemouth as a result of his loan termination.
However, if the side maintains the top flight at the end of the next campaign, it will require additional during the offseason, and work is already underway to land a new star for Fark’s side.
The latest in Leeds’ pursuit of a new midfielder
Manchester City star James McAtee has been constantly involved in Leeds’ radar for the past few weeks, reappearing after his previous loan target 12 months ago.
The 22-year-old appears to be leaving Etihad this summer. The whites are fighting for Nottingham Forest and his signature, but he may cost him quite a bit with Manchester City, which demands £35 million for his signature.
However, according to the latest Africa Foot report, Everton’s Abdou Raidouko has seen another name appear on the candidate list of insightful interest candidates.
The report claims that white people are fighting Rome for a 32-year-old. The 32-year-old has finished his contract at the end of the campaign after signing £20 million a few years ago, and it appears that Marian is bidding farewell at Goodison Park on Sunday.
He also said that he was seduced by the offer to stay on top flights in England and could expand his stint in such a division after spending the past nine years between Watford and Toffee.
Why Doucure has the Kalvin Phillips tint
Midfielder Calvin Phillips is undoubtedly one of the best players to come out of Leeds’ Thorpe Arch Academy, developing through the youth level before making his mark on Elland Road.
The 29-year-old has made a total of 234 appearances and helped the side secure a promotion in 2020. He then solidified his position in the Premier League.
He caught his eye with his passing ability and talent for gaining the ball, but he registered many goals and had a positive effect within the last third when the ball fell.
Phillips set out to join Manchester City in the summer of 2022 on a £45 million contract.
However, clubs should avoid reunions and pursue Doucure’s moves. Malian International has the tools to become the academy alumni of the club’s next version.
He is featured in a more offensive role than this campaign, but he still maintains ownership, loses his ownership and passes additional threats to the manager in the last third.
Labeled as “sparkly” by one journalist, Doucure has registered five combinations of goals, supporting the campaign, and also highlighting the higher shot-on-target rates, which highlight his clinical edge in the attacking area.
How Doucure compares to PL’s Phillips (2024/25) | ||
|---|---|---|
Statistics (per 90) | Doucure | Phillips |
The game has been played | 32 | 19 |
Goals and Assistance | 5 | 0 |
Progressive Carry | 1.5 | 0.3 |
Shot-on target accuracy | 29% | 18% |
Accuracy | 80% | 79% |
The tackle won with a defensive third | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Take-on success | 53% | 41% |
The air won | 41% | twenty four% |
Statistics via FBREF | ||
He also completed many of the passes he attempted while registering more progressive carry–to-pass the potentially difficult campaign, passing Fark a great choice.
Toffee’s star advantage remains unstoppable, earning more tackles in the defensive third inning, leading in more air battles, providing the extra defensive talent needed in the club’s midfield.
Given the fact that he will be available for free transfers this summer, it’s easy for white people to have to snap a Doucole deal.
If he can get closer to the level achieved by Phillips on Elland Road, he could be one additional hell and play a major role in his chances of achieving his next survival campaign.
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