Daniel Farke said a couple of weeks ago he is “100% convinced” that Leeds United will be in the Premier League next season and at the time, he was ridiculed. Now, he looks like a genius.
Clearly, Farke had looked into a crystal ball because Sheffield United have lost three games in a row while Leeds have opened up a five-point gap on the Blades to reach 88 points, after two consecutive victories.
Promotion then, looks increasingly likely. Leeds need seven points from their final four games to go and achieve a place in the top two, and that is if Sheffield United win their remaining four league matches.
Leeds fans, and the club itself, can start to look at the summer as a window of preparation. One in which Leeds will need to invest in order to survive in the top tier – and Leeds are now considering a £3.5m bid.
Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty ImagesLeeds United now preparing £3.5m bid for Ligue 1 defender
In the last few weeks, Leeds have been linked with plenty of top-tier talent ahead of a summer in which the club will look to try and make the right signings to give manager Farke the best chance of survival.
Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton spent a combined total of almost £350m during 2024-25, but all three will be back in the Championship next season. Leeds then, need to go one better and buy well.
Leeds have been linked with a move for France-born Mali star Modibo Sagnan. Now, Africa Foot say Leeds are considering a £3.5m offer to lure the Montpellier mainstay to Elland Road in the summer.
Photo by BERTRAND GUAY/AFP via Getty ImagesModibo Sagnan a regular in a dismal Montpellier side this season
A left-footed centre-back is a rarity these days, but Leeds are likely to be in the market for one given Max Wober is expected to depart. Sagnan fits that category, but Leeds will be concerned with his side’s form.
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One of Ligue 1’s worst-ever sides, Montpellier have lost 22 of 29 games this season. Sagnan has started in 24 of those matches, the latest on Sunday in which Montpellier suffered a tenth loss in a row to Angers.
Relegation is inevitable for Sagnan and Montpellier, a player with Real Sociedad, FC Utrecht and Lens on his CV. Should Leeds really be buying players from a Ligue 1 side that have been so dismal this season?