Leeds United are going to need a bright attacking spark in the summer transfer window. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott might be the profile the 49ers have waited for.
United’s summer transfer plans won’t truly kick into gear until July when the club report back for pre-season. That’s often been the case in the 49ers’ three summer windows so far as owners.
However, there’ll surely be some consideration taken to unfolding transfer situations at clubs across the Premier League.
Leeds United’s transfer priorities mapped out – Attacking midfield signing is a must
When Leeds were struggling in November before the formation change, a major shortcoming for Leeds was the lack of goals and creativity.
Daniel Farke rectified that with a more direct approach. Our five-at-the-back formation also placed more emphasis on our flying wing-backs.
Feeding Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor for the most part. While the pair have 12 goals and six assists between them, there’s a consensus that United could do with a star attacking midfield signing.
Leeds have matched the physical standards of the top flight, bridging the gap after promotion well. Although, we’ve clearly not matched the technical quality and depth of our rivals. This summer ought to see us see to that with a blockbuster signing.
Our insistence on that sort of profile in the summer is proof we want a right-sided attacking midfielder. Attempts for Harry Wilson before Facundo Buonanotte’s failed loan stint mean we have the same priority to consider again.
Harvey Elliott to return to Liverpool as Aston Villa turn down £35m buy option – Leeds United must be on alert
There’s a Premier League option that could be a perfect solution for Leeds this summer.
Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott will have seen himself above playing for a newly-promoted side this season, hence why he joined Aston Villa on loan for the campaign.
However, it’s been a waste of a season for Elliott, who had a conditional £35million buy option in his loan contract. The Villans made their minds up quickly that they didn’t intend to exercise that option, and therefore Unai Emery froze the 23-year-old out of plans.
It’s been confirmed this week by the Villa boss that Elliott will return to Anfield as Emery issued a big apology.
“To now explain about the reason for this decision is very difficult, or it is easy, but it is not the moment,” Emery told the BBC.
“My apologies for Harvey Elliott are, every day, in my mind. We have our responsibility and Liverpool have their responsibility. How the season has gone has been difficult.”
Elliott heads back to Merseyside this season sure to put this season right by making the best possible career choice in the summer.
That choice ought to be Elland Road. Farke has consistently noted his desire to sign someone of Elliott’s profile, and it could be the perfect reset for him.
After Villa turned down that £35million buy option, you’d anticipate him being worth less this summer. He’s into the final year of his contract from July, and Leeds might sense a great opportunity.
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