Daniel Farke will need to make sure the signings he makes in the summer are sustainable for Leeds United moving forward.
The 49ers seem to have full faith that Farke can deliver the task at hand in keeping the Whites in the Premier League.
One way Farke is potentially thinking of doing this is by spending big, as Leeds have enquired about Caoimhin Kelleher.
With a £40m price tag, this could be the direction needed for a newly-promoted side to remain in the top flight.
Along with bringing in players though, the Leeds boss will need to retain his players, but one is seemingly looking for his exit.
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Someone who is firmly under the radar of exiting Elland Road this summer is Mateo Joseph.
It seems as though his exit has been mooted for a while and almost came to fruition when Betis offered £8m for Joseph.
But Farke detailed that Joseph was important to Leeds, however that wasn’t shown in the second half of the season, with just 24 minutes played in the Whites’ last eight of the campaign.
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This led to Leeds now setting a £12.75m price-tag for Joseph as Betis have emerged as contenders for his signature again.
A new development has now come to the surface as El Chiringuito have stated that Betis have made ‘first contact’ with the Spaniard’s camp about a potential transfer.
🟢 El Betis se interesa en Mateo Joseph.
🔜 El delantero del Leeds y España sub-21 está en la agenda verdiblanca para la próxima temporada.
📞 Ya se han producido los primeros contactos con el futbolista.
ℹ️ Información de @marcosbenito9. pic.twitter.com/tBMrBwwFMN
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) May 8, 2025
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Joseph has no place at Leeds after Farke target revealed
It’s becoming obvious in the remaining months of the season that the German hasn’t stuck to his promise that Joseph is important to the squad.
Yes, injuries have played their part in the 21-year-old’s season, but Farke has had ample opportunity to play Joseph.
Joel Piroe’s competition is bad enough, but after Leeds scored 95 goals with only six goal contributions from Joseph, it’s clear he won’t have an impact in the top flight.
As mentioned, Piroe is the leading striker, but Farke might even be looking to replace him, as Beto is now on Leeds’ radar.
This should send alarm bells to the young Spanish striker who may be hoping the Betis move goes to plan.