{"id":600025,"date":"2025-11-28T22:02:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T22:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/600025\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T22:02:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T22:02:13","slug":"ethan-ampadu-says-49ers-transfer-target-is-better-than-any-leeds-united-player-at-one-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/600025\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethan Ampadu says 49ers transfer target is better than any Leeds United player at one thing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Leeds have some targets in mind as we approach the winter transfer window.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.news\/club\/owner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">49ers<\/a> are looking to improve the squad after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.news\/club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds<\/a> slipped to 18th in the Premier League, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.news\/transfers\/troy-parrott-sends-clear-message-about-his-future-amid-interest-from-leeds-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Troy Parrott a target<\/a> due to his stunning efforts for AZ Alkmaar and the Republic of Ireland this season.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.news\/tag\/harry-wilson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harry Wilson<\/a> is another player who remains of interest to Leeds after the 49ers failed to sign him on transfer deadline day in September \u2013 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.news\/tag\/ethan-ampadu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ethan Ampadu<\/a> has now mentioned his fellow Wales international.<\/p>\n<p>Ethan Ampadu says Harry Wilson has a better finesse shot than anybody at Leeds United<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League asked the Leeds No.4 to take part in a game of word association \u2013 in which he needed to name a teammate for club or country who is best at a range of skills put to him.<\/p>\n<p>Ampadu named Anton Stach as the best crosser at either Leeds or Wales, for example.<\/p>\n<p>When asked to say who has the best finesse shot of any of his teammates, the Leeds captain said \u201cHarry Wilson\u201d without any hesitation whatsoever. <\/p>\n<p>The Fulham No.8 has made a habit of whipping the ball beyond goalkeepers into the top corner over the years, hence why Leeds were ready to spend a \u201clarge\u201d chunk of cash to sign him during the summer \u2013 as The Times reported at the time. <\/p>\n<p>MORE LEEDS UNITED STORIES<\/p>\n<p>  Leeds United need a Harry Wilson alternative heading into January<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.news\/transfers\/leeds-uniteds-chances-of-signing-harry-wilson-in-january-transfer-window-made-clear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds remain keen on Wilson<\/a> as we near the winter transfer window, but the signs are not entirely positive.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old sees his contract expire at the end of the season, but is keen to stay at Fulham. <\/p>\n<p>For whatever reason \u2013 however \u2013 a new deal is yet to be signed.<\/p>\n<p> Which position do Leeds United need to strengthen most in January? <\/p>\n<p>This personal stance makes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsunited.news\/transfers\/how-likely-leeds-united-are-to-sign-harry-wilson-as-49ers-to-go-back-in-for-him-in-january\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leeds unlikely to sign Wilson<\/a> at the moment \u2013 according to Sky Sports \u2013 so the 49ers need to ensure a backup option is ready to be targeted.<\/p>\n<p>If the Welshman is still yet to pen a contract extension at Craven Cottage heading into January \u2013 however \u2013 it could make for an interesting situation at Leeds. <\/p>\n<p>  Join Our Newsletter <\/p>\n<p>Receive a digest of our best Leeds content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Leeds have some targets in mind as we approach the winter transfer window. 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