Once Jurgen Klopp begins his new role at Red Bull, there’s an expectation that he will be able to offer guidance as required to Championship giants, Leeds United.

Though it isn’t clear what Daniel Farke’s position would be on any involvement from his fellow German, the current all whites manager would surely be amenable to any input given just how well Klopp has done in the game thus far.

Jurgen Klopp could help Leeds in the transfer market

Given the tie up between Red Bull and Leeds, it’s clearly in everyone’s interest that the Yorkshire-based club firstly get promoted back to the Premier League, and then move forward rather than becoming a yo-yo club.

That may require the certain set of skills that Klopp possesses, though TNT commentator, Ian Darke, believes the former Liverpool man will be sensible with any potential approach.

“I think Klopp is sensible enough to feel his way through the relationship he’ll have with Farke and Leeds United,” he told MOT Leeds News.

“If he thought in any way he was cramping his style or impeding him, he would feel that’s not what his role is.

“Leeds are just one of the clubs part of the Red Bull empire and you wonder the extent of what say Klopp would have in anything like selection or recruitment, or the general approach.

“He’s been a manager for long enough to know he shouldn’t tread on any toes, and rather give a general hand of guidance. The Red Bull link-up will likely help Leeds in the transfer market, and Klopp could provide a connection.”

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It may well be that Farke decides he would prefer to do things his own way, and that should be his prerogative given his position at the club.

At the moment of course it’s all ifs, buts and maybes, but it will certainly be an interesting time at Elland Road if Klopp is brought on board in some capacity.

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Tottenham completed the impressive signing of Archie Gray from Leeds United during the summer but the youngster is already being tipped to return to the Championship outfit in January.

Coming off the back of a very impressive season at Elland Road, many clubs had an eye on the midfielder heading into the 2024/25 campaign. However, it was Spurs who would secure the services of the 18-year-old as part of a £30m deal with Leeds, with the English talent set for a big future in North London.

Given his age and the competition for places within Ange Postecoglou’s side, Gray has not featured as much as he would like so far this term.

The 18-year-old has only made five Premier League appearances, totalling just 41 minutes of action. Overall, the youngster has played in 11 games, which should be enough to help him develop.

It was reported by GiveMeSport that Tottenham are expecting several loan offers to arrive for Gray during the January transfer window and pundit Carlton Palmer has encouraged Leeds to bring their academy graduate back to the club to help them push for a return to the Premier League throughout the remainder of the campaign.

It remains unclear if the North London outfit are open to letting Gray leave but if they are, it would be better to keep him in the Premier League as that is the level Spurs want him to reach.

Pundit tips Archie Gray to return to Leeds United

In light of the report relating to Gray’s future, pundit Carlton Palmer has encouraged Leeds to make a loan bid for the 18-year-old in January.

“Tottenham are bracing themselves for a host of clubs to test the waters in regard to taking Archie Gray on loan,” the pundit told Football League World. “There’s talk of Premier League clubs and Championship clubs who would be interested in taking him in on loan. Gray is still well thought of by Postecoglou. He sees the 18-year-old as a very shrewd bit of business, and one which will pay off in the long term.”

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Palmer continued by saying: “He’s highly rated, but his game time has been affected, he hasn’t had enough game time. He has only played 393 minutes of action in all competitions so far this season, so the question remains, will they let him go out on loan?

“If they do let him go, Leeds may have just missed out on his return with Premier League clubs interested. It would be a great bit of business if they could pull it off, but there will be lots of competition for the midfielder.

“I don’t think he’d want to go to the likes of Southampton, who are struggling, maybe Leicester City, who are just outside the drop.

“I think it would be a great fit for him to return to Leeds. He’s only 18, very versatile, as Leeds fans know, and he could play a major part from Christmas till the end of the season, by helping them get promoted back to the Premier League.”

Palmer could be on to something here as Gray could benefit massively from a return to Elland Road, however, having made the step up to the Premier League, would the youngster and Spurs want him to return to the Championship?

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Junior Firpo has admitted that he has “options” as uncertainty surrounds the left-back’s future at Leeds United.

The defender is out of contract at Elland Road at the end of the season and so far, there has been no update on a new deal for the 28-year-old. The former Barcelona star arrived from the Catalan club in 2021 as part of a £13m deal and has had his ups and downs in Yorkshire.

Firpo struggled with Leeds in the Premier League but this season, the left-back has been a key player for Daniel Farke’s team.

The full-back has featured in 14 games for the Championship outfit in all competitions, producing one goal and three assists, while helping the Whites up to third in the standings after 15 matches.

It is uncertain whether Leeds will offer Firpo a new deal and despite admitting to being happy in the city, the defender has also stated that he does not know what the future holds for him as leaving Elland Road is an option.

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Junior Firpo admits he could leave Leeds United in 2025

Firpo recently confirmed the uncertainty around his future at Leeds in a recent interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post via Leeds All Over.

“Football is like that. One day you are here, another day you are there. But this is the topic that I’ve been discussing with myself since we got relegated,” the 28-year-old said. “Obviously, I could have done the same [as others who left], I could have gone away.

“I have my options, I think everyone knows, it’s not a thing that I can hide. I had my options and I could go away, but as you say, my family is settled here. We are doing really good at the moment, but we don’t know what the future will say for me.”

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Leeds United signed Manor Solomon on loan from Tottenham Hotspur at the start of the season.

They expected the 25-year-old winger to make an instant impact at Elland Road, but he has struggled with injury problems since his arrival. He has not been able to make the desired impact and there have been rumours of a potential departure in January.

However, Graeme Bailey has now revealed to Leeds United News that the Whites are not unhappy with the Israeli international and they are not planning to send him back to his parent club in January.

Apparently, Leeds are impressed with his professionalism, and it will be interesting to see if he can convince the club to sign him permanently at the end of the season. He will need to get over his injury problems and perform at a high level regularly between now and the end of the season.

Bailey said: “I don’t think it gets to that extent. With Djed Spence, it was off-field issues as well, it was more his conduct than his performances. Solomon’s a good professional. He was brought in to compete. Leeds have a high-calibre squad, it was never going to be easy for anyone to walk in there.

“They’re relatively happy to have him around, a body. Did they bring Solomon in and think he’d be the best player in the Championship? Probably not, but from what I’m hearing, he’s a good professional and they’re pretty happy.

“Will it lead to a permanent deal? It’s hard to see at this point, but still a while to go. Unless it means them bringing themselves in, I don’t see them finishing it early. I’m not hearing they’re dissatisfied. Leeds have got such a good squad, it’s not an easy one to get into.”

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Solomon needs to sort out his long-term future

Solomon does not have a future at Tottenham and he will look to sort out a permanent move for himself in the summer. Joining Leeds permanently could be ideal for him. They are pushing for promotion to the Premier League, and they might be able to secure a return to the top flight in the summer.

It remains to be seen how the situation develops.

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Leeds United are set for significant shifts within their recruitment and football operations as another major departure looms at Elland Road.

TEAMtalk reports that Jordan Miles, the club’s head of recruitment, is set to leave his role, just as the crucial January transfer window approaches.

This move follows the recent exit of technical director Gretar Steinsson, indicating significant restructuring within the club’s recruitment and technical staff.

The consecutive departures of Steinsson and now Miles signal a period of transition for Leeds’ management team. Steinsson has already moved on to a new position within the 49ers Enterprises’ global operations.

In the wake of these changes, football advisor and consultant Nick Hammond, alongside head of football operations Adam Underwood, is expected to take on additional responsibilities.

Whether Leeds opts to appoint a direct successor for Miles remains unclear. The club faces the crucial decision of determining if bringing in new expertise is necessary, or if existing personnel can handle the added duties as the January window nears.

Miles brought considerable experience to Leeds, previously serving as a video analyst for David Moyes at West Ham and holding roles at Aberdeen FC and Ipswich. His knowledge and network played a key role in shaping Leeds’ recruitment approach, making it important for the club to consider how best to fill this void.

Similarly, Steinsson’s background includes time as a performance manager at Tottenham and three years as a scout at Everton. Their combined expertise will be missed, emphasising the importance of thoughtful planning as Leeds moves forward.

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Promotion push: Reinforcements needed for Daniel Farke’s Leeds

Currently positioned 2nd in the Championship with 29 points, Leeds United have been tipped to secure promotion back to the Premier League, especially after last season’s heartbreak in the playoff final against Southampton.

Strong recruitment leadership will be essential for manager Daniel Farke as he looks to reinforce the squad to achieve promotion.

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According to MOT Leeds News, Joe Gelhardt wants to seal a loan move away from Leeds United in January.

Gelhardt joined Leeds in 2020 from Wigan with high expectations, but the move has not worked out for him as well as he may have thought as yet.

Joe Gelhardt’s move to Leeds United has not worked out

Gelhardt quickly gained attention for his fearless approach, and his exciting performances for the Leeds U21s, where he scored 20 goals and assisted another 6 in 31 games.

His impressive performances led to chances in the first team, however, consistent playing time proved elusive due to competition for spots and managerial changes, limiting his opportunity to fully establish himself as a first-team regular. He only made 57 appearances for the first team, scoring 3 and assisting 5.

He only started 2 games in the league all season last year and this season, the situation has not changed, with him yet to start a single league game.

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Gelhardt wants to leave in Leeds in January

The report states that the player is growing frustrated with his current situation at the club and wants a move away in January.

Former Leeds midfielder Carlton Palmer also tipped him to leave in the January transfer window, expressing his surprise that Gelhardt and his advisors did not secure a move during the summer, especially given the striker’s limited involvement at the club.

But as per Graeme Bailey, he would have moved  but the player’s wages stopped him from leaving Elland Road this summer.

Gelhardt’s struggles for game time at Leeds have not gone unnoticed by other clubs. Last season, Ipswich Town expressed interest in the striker, and during the 2022-23 campaign, Gelhardt had a loan spell at Sunderland, where he made 18 appearances but only managed to score three goals.

With the transfer window set to open in January, clubs in need of attacking reinforcements could see Gelhardt as a valuable option.

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Jermaine Beckford believes Leeds United ace Sam Greenwood is not suited to play for Daniel Farke.

Greenwood was sent on loan to Preston after failing to impress Ange Postecoglou in the pre-season.

He spent the last season on loan at Middlesborough, where he scored 5 and assisting three in 38 games across all competitions. The club even considered triggering the option to sign him on a permanent deal, but eventually decided against.

However, he has made a decent start to his loan spell at Preston this season. He has already matched his goal tally from last season, scoring 5 and assisting 1 in 15 games so far.

Beckford says Sam Greenwood does not suit Daniel Farke’s Leeds United

Speaking on Sky Sports, Beckford explained why Greenwood does not suit Leeds – despite his impressive numbers for the U21s.

He said:

“He’s a very creative player and his set pieces are fantastic. His distribution is really clever. While he was at Leeds, in PL2, goals and assists, every single game, they were coming thick and fast, on a regular basis.

“He didn’t get the same opportunities at Leeds, he just wasn’t quite suited. The pressure at Preston is not going to be as much as it is at Leeds, the expectation is not going to be as much as it is at Leeds United.”

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It is surprising that he has not been able to make an impact for the first-team, given his excellent performances for Leeds U21s.

In 43 games for the U21s, he scored 22 goals and assisted another 6. But in 35 games for the seniors, he only managed to score 1 and assist 5. (Transfermarkt)

The 22-year-old has shown that he has got the talent but has failed to impress the Leeds manager. However, a successful loan spell at Preston could perhaps give him another chance to next summer.

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Leeds are currently second in the Championship table and playing well under Daniel Farke, and they’ve been boosted by an off-field deal with £10m per season.

The all whites aren’t yet odds-on for promotion given how early it is in the season, but they’ve hit a sweet spot in the Championship and are playing with confidence.

Leeds tipped for Premier League berth

Farke has had certain playing issues to deal with, and there had even been question marks over his role at one point, but success breeds success, and the new deal is a follow on from that.

Kit manufacturers, Adidas, seem to have agreed to pay the Elland Road outfit £10m per season for the privilege of making the club’s kits for the next five years.

Football finance expert, Stefan Borson, believes that Leeds are therefore being tipped for promotion as that will be behind such a sizeable deal.

“I suspect that Leeds sell a decent amount of kit, even in the Championship,” he said to Football Insider.

“On top of that, there is the Red Bull situation, which I think Adidas will look at it and see a kind of underpinning of the likely progress at the club over the next few years.

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“They probably think one way or another over the next five years Leeds are likely to be back in the Premier League.

“Therefore, the structure of the deal should accommodate that. We know Adidas are making a very big push to capture quite a lot of football right now.

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“The Liverpool deal will be an extremely large deal, and you have got the new Man United deal, which we know from their accounts is a £90million-a-year deal.

“We also know about the Newcastle deal that came in this season. Adidas are making a big push.

“I suspect the numbers are still quite aggressive for Leeds, even as a Championship side.”

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Leeds are doing well in the Championship so far in the 2024/25 season, sat as they are in second just behind leaders, Sunderland, but despite that they could be forced into selling one of their brilliant defenders.

Daniel Farke has continued to work miracles at Elland Road even though there were previous question marks over his job.

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The competitive edge that the squad have was in evidence at half time of Leeds’ 3-0 win over Plymouth, when Joe Rodon and Junior Firpo needed to be kept apart when walking to the tunnel.

Anyone connected with the all whites will understand that, even though they’ve lost the talents of the likes of Crysencio Summerville, Georginio Rutter and Archie Gray, they’re still going to be one of the clubs up there at the top of the Championship and challenging for promotion.

Having missed out last season, firstly through automatic promotion owing to a late league collapse, and then via the Play-Off final, would’ve been the bitterest pill to swallow for Farke and his players.

However, rather than sitting around moping and mooching about what might’ve been, Farke has done what he always has; getting his teams to play front foot, aggressive attacking football.

There’s clearly a long way to go before the club can even talk about getting promoted back up to the Premier League, but that’s the one thing they’ll have to do if they want to keep hold of on loan defender, Rasmus Kristensen.

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The Dane is currently enjoying a wonderful loan spell at Eintracht Frankfurt, and according to Give Me Sport, that could see them take up their £12.6m option on him.

“Rasmus Kristensen has impressed Frankfurt both on and off the field and it’s a shame he’s picked up a muscle injury and will miss a few weeks,” Ben Jacobs said.

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“Kristensen has proven reliable, and Frankfurt also view him as a positive dressing-room influence. There is a chance they try to sign him permanently, but it’s likely if so they try to negotiate the €15m option to buy.

“We’ll have to wait and see what happens. If Leeds don’t go up, Frankfurt might be able to do a bargain deal but it’s too early to tell right now.”

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If Daniel Farke was hoping to land a highly-rated 26-year-old Englishman for Leeds in January, it looks as if the German’s wish isn’t going to be granted.

The all whites are enjoying a decent enough start to their second Championship campaign in succession and currently sit in second place, just behind leaders Sunderland.

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Despite this, two of their players were involved in a heated exchange at half-time of their game against Plymouth, suggesting that, in fact, all may not be well behind the scenes at Elland Road.

It wasn’t too long ago when there were rumours Farke could be sacked, however, the owner’s decision to keep him in position after an inauspicious start has proven to be the right one.

Despite losing a number of their headline-grabbing players in Archie Gray, Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter, Farke has kept Leeds competitive.

As we hurtle towards the January transfer window, Farke will know that January offers him a chance to add one or two experienced heads as the all whites push forward in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign.

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One of those might’ve been Lewis O’Brien, who has been on loan at LAFC from Nottingham Forest.

However, according to The Sun, he is set to snub Farke’s approaches in order to make his move to the MLS side a permanent one.

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Whilst that won’t be the end of the world for Farke as there are undoubtedly other players that will be able to provide acceptable cover in needed positions, O’Brien’s Championship experience made him an obvious, and value for money, option.

With almost two months to go until the transfer window opens in any event, there’s plenty of time for the club to line up any potential replacements, notwithstanding that during the intervening period, injuries could also see the club having to enter the transfer market in any event.

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