{"id":265346,"date":"2025-07-14T22:39:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T22:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/265346\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T22:39:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T22:39:19","slug":"anton-stach-set-for-transfer-with-leeds-united-sources-bullish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/265346\/","title":{"rendered":"Anton Stach &#8216;set for transfer&#8217; with Leeds United sources bullish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Leeds-United-Anton-Stach-1-1140x641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-single-feature size-single-feature wp-post-image\" alt=\"Leeds United Anton Stach\" layout=\"fill\"  style=\"object-position: 50% 50%\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(Credit: Imago)<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8959.jpg\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"Pranav Shahaney\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p> Mon 14 July 2025 21:40, UK <\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeds United are pursuing the services of Hoffenheim midfielder Anton Stach, with Daniel Farke keen on him.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thus far, the Whites have signed <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/tag\/jaka-bijol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jaka Bijol<\/a>, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Lukas Nmecha as they prepare for life in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>However, they are yet to sign a striker who will regularly lead the line, as Nmecha has joined as a backup.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Lukas-Nmecha-Leeds-fi-web-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Lukas Nmecha Leeds United\" class=\"wp-image-199551\" \/>Nmecha was the first signing of the summer. (Credit: Hasan Karim)<strong>Stach negotiations with Hoffenheim have become tougher due to public nature<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk\/sport\/football\/leeds-united\/leeds-united-news-summer-transfer-shortlist-man-utd-pre-season-5223904\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yorkshire Evening Post<\/a> journalist Graham Smyth (14 July), sources at the club are hopeful of signing the 26-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>However, the public nature of <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/exclusives\/anton-stach-set-to-pass-medical-amid-leeds-united-transfer-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds\u2019 pursuit of Stach<\/a> have made discussions with Hoffenheim tougher.<\/p>\n<tr>ClubAppearancesGoalsAssists<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TSG Hoffenheim<\/td>\n<td>71<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1.FSV Mainz 05<\/td>\n<td>68<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Greuther F\u00fcrth<\/td>\n<td>33<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>Stach\u2019s career stats.<\/p>\n<p>They remain in negotiations for the Germany international, but have preferred to be private about their business this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Nmecha\u2019s interest also first came to light on the day the <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/stadium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elland Road<\/a> outfit ended up announcing his signing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Leeds-United-Daniel-Farke-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Daniel Farke Leeds United\" class=\"wp-image-148807\" \/>Farke wants to strengthen Leeds\u2019 midfield. <strong>Leeds United must speeden negotiations and finalise Stach\u2019s transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To expedite signing Stach, <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds United<\/a> must act decisively and strategically. <\/p>\n<p>The Whites must submit a formal bid close to Hoffenheim\u2019s \u00a317.25million asking price or perhaps even an initial lowball offer. <\/p>\n<p>Engaging directly with Hoffenheim and Stach\u2019s representatives to negotiate terms swiftly can prevent competitors from hijacking the deal. <\/p>\n<p>Leveraging their Red Bull ties could provide a negotiation edge, emphasising Leeds\u2019 Premier League return and Stach\u2019s potential role as a key midfielder. <\/p>\n<p>Offering a competitive salary and a clear vision of Stach\u2019s role under Farke could sway the 26-year-old, who is considering a move. <\/p>\n<p>Finalising the transfer before pre-season intensifies ensures Stach integrates early, aligning with Leeds\u2019 goal of building a robust squad for Premier League survival. <\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, there are no more twists and turns and they can reach an agreement quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for the\u00a0<a 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