{"id":363026,"date":"2025-08-21T21:19:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T21:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/363026\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T21:19:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T21:19:19","slug":"leeds-united-want-to-sign-james-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/363026\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United want to sign James Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/James-Hill-Daniel-Farke-1140x641.jpg\" class=\"attachment-single-feature size-single-feature wp-post-image\" alt=\"Daniel Farke waving at Leeds United target James Hill.\" 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\/06\/Alex-new-150x150.jpg\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" alt=\"Alex Charlton\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>   <\/p>\n<p> Thu 21 August 2025 20:59, UK <\/p>\n<p><strong>Leeds United may have already signed several defenders, but they could be about to add another one in James Hill.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/news\/49ers-masterclass-as-leeds-sign-one-of-the-best-after-jaka-bijol-transfer-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds secured an early deal for Jaka Bijol<\/a>, although he was absent for the Premier League opener against Everton through suspension.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/transfers\/sebastiaan-bornauw-medical-done-as-leeds-ready-new-long-term-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds have since signed Sebastiaan Bornauw<\/a>, while <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/tag\/daniel-farke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daniel Farke<\/a> opted with Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk against the Toffees.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the Whites have been credited with interest in Bournemouth defender <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/tag\/james-hill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hill<\/a>, but who is he?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jaka-Bijol-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Jaka Bijol in action for Leeds United\" class=\"wp-image-204022\" \/>Bijol is now available following his suspension (Credit: Imago)<strong>James Hill\u2019s journey so far: From Fleetwood Town to Bournemouth<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/news\/leeds-united-have-checked-on-fleetwood-town-defender-james-hill-recently\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds were interested in Hill during his Fleetwood days<\/a>, with the Yorkshire club checking on the defender in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Now, <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/transfers\/leeds-united-want-james-hill-transfer-as-daniel-farke-looks-at-next-signing-already\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds want to sign Hill again<\/a>, with one year remaining on his contract, and Farke a big admirer.<\/p>\n<p>The centre-back comes from a footballing family, with his father, Matt, representing Bristol City, Preston North End, and Wolves during his career.<\/p>\n<p>Hill is 23 years of age, six feet tall, and currently wears the number 23 shirt for the South Coast club.<\/p>\n<p>The Bristol-born defender came through Fleetwood\u2019s academy and became their youngest ever first team player, making his debut aged 16.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li>Came through the ranks at Fleetwood<\/li>\n<li>Represented the England under-21s in 2022<\/li>\n<li>Now a squad player at Bournemouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hill signed for Bournemouth in 2022 for a reported fee of around \u00a31million, which was a club-record fee for the Cod Army.<\/p>\n<p>The Englishman was loaned out to Hearts and Blackburn Rovers and has made 25 appearances for Bournemouth so far. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/core\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=205736&amp;action=edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds United player has \u2018already scheduled flights\u2019 as transfer exit edges closer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/daniel-farke-leeds-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Leeds boss Daniel Farke gives a thumbs up\" class=\"wp-image-202677\" \/>Farke has given Hill the thumbs up (Credit: Imago)<strong>What would James Hill bring to Leeds United?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hill came on as a late substitute in Bournemouth\u2019s defeat to Liverpool, and he is expected to cut a peripheral figure at the Vitality Stadium.<\/p>\n<p>That means that a move to <a href=\"https:\/\/motleedsnews.com\/tag\/elland-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elland Road<\/a> could be on the agenda so that he can play more first-team football.<\/p>\n<p>Strengths:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li><strong>Progressive:<\/strong> The 23-year-old is a ball-playing centre-back and is comfortable bringing the ball forward with progressive passes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatility: <\/strong> Though primarily a centre-back, Hill is adaptable and can be deployed in a back three or even as a right-back.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pace: <\/strong>He is quick on his feet and can cover space effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Weaknesses:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"inline-links multi\">\n<li><strong>Aerial duels<\/strong>: He tends to be outmuscled in aerial challenges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rash: <\/strong>Hill tends to rush into his defensive actions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long balls: <\/strong>While he attempts them often, he struggles to execute long passes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hill would provide a different skill set to what is already on offer in Farke\u2019s defence, given the influx of big players.<\/p>\n<p>With the end of the transfer window on the horizon, the centre-back could soon be wearing the white of Leeds.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFloxY1SWsv0yud4k0u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MOT Leeds News WhatsApp channel<\/a> and turn on notifications to have all the latest, breaking Leeds United news sent straight to your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Related Posts<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"(Credit: Imago) Thu 21 August 2025 20:59, UK Leeds United may have already signed several defenders, but 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