{"id":652943,"date":"2025-12-24T20:07:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T20:07:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/652943\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T20:07:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T20:07:26","slug":"manchester-city-could-now-ruin-9m-deal-for-leeds-united-as-decision-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/652943\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester City could now ruin \u00a39m deal for Leeds United as decision made"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leeds have some exciting recruitment plans ahead of the winter transfer window opening on New Year\u2019s Day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harry Wilson remains a target for Leeds<\/a> and hinted at a potential exit from Fulham in January, when admitting that he needs to be \u201csomewhere\u201d he can play regularly and shine ahead of a potential World Cup campaign with Wales.<\/p>\n

A deal to sign Ruben Vargas<\/a> from Sevilla certainly looks on the cards too, as intermediaries hold talks with Leeds over a \u00a39m transfer \u2013 and the Switzerland international is open to moving to Elland Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, Manchester City could actually throw a spanner in the works for Leeds<\/a> regarding that particular transfer as the Citizens explore a deal for Antoine Semenyo.<\/p>\n

How Manchester City signing Antoine Semenyo could take Ruben Vargas away from Leeds United<\/p>\n

The Athletic<\/a> believe the Bournemouth No.24 has decided to join Manchester City \u2013 who like Harry Gray<\/a> \u2013 this winter amid interest from Pep Guardiola, Manchester United and Liverpool.<\/p>\n

Could Ruben Vargas be the missing piece in Leeds\u2019 jigsaw? \ud83d\udd25 <\/p>\n

He’s been excellent in Spain\u2026<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, TEAMtalk<\/a> \u2013 who claimed Vargas is open to joining Leeds \u2013 also mentioned that Bournemouth are admirers of the Sevilla No.11 and might make a move for his signature if Semenyo departs.<\/p>\n

It means time is of the essence for the 49ers to sign Vargas. The transfer ideally needs to be completed before Semenyo \u2013 who admires Joe Rodon<\/a> \u2013 moves to Manchester City, or else Leeds face real problems.<\/p>\n

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Considering the Ghana international has a \u00a365m release clause, Bournemouth will have a huge chunk of cash to reinvest in a replacement, and would therefore be able to outbid Leeds for Vargas quite easily unless the 49ers can get a deal done sharpish. <\/p>\n

\"AntoinePhoto by Robin Jones \u2013 AFC Bournemouth\/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images<\/p>\n

That point is only reinforced by the fact Leeds currently have PSR issues \u2013 and therefore wouldn\u2019t have much power in a bidding war against the Cherries. <\/p>\n

Sunderland also pose a threat to Leeds United once again<\/p>\n

Sunderland made a habit of beating Leeds to targets over the summer transfer window, memorably pinching Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra<\/a> away from Daniel Farke.<\/p>\n

Should Leeds follow Nottingham Forest\u2019s path and risk a points deduction? \ud83d\udcb8 <\/p>\n

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\u201cThis summer, we spent everything we could. Unequivocally, we are maxing PSR out this season. If we had gone on to other targets [on deadline day], the consequences would have been seen in the current roster. More key players from last season would have had to go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robbie Evans on Leeds United\u2019s PSR position<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It could happen again unless Leeds move quickly for Vargas, as TEAMtalk believe Sunderland are also in the running to sign the Swiss attacker this winter.<\/p>\n

So, with Bournemouth potentially about to have \u00a365m to target Vargas with, while Sunderland sit sixth and can offer him the chance to fight for European football, Leeds have their work cut out to get this deal done. <\/p>\n

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