There was a time, not so long ago, when barely a window went by without Leeds United being linked with a man who now finds himself chasing down Daniel Farke’s side in the Championship promotion race. As Leeds went down 1-0 at home to relegation-threatened Blackburn Rovers – seriously, does anyone really want to play Premier League football in 2023/24? – the club’s long-time transfer target put the team in fourth three points closer to the Yorkshire giants in what is threatening to become a tense and tight end to a typically enthralling second-tier campaign. Adam Armstrong may have hogged most ..read more

EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey Ben Johnson could leave West Ham for nothing this summer with Aston Villa, Everton, Wolves and Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur all running the rule over the out-of-contract defender. The academy graduate might not be one of the most vaunted members of the West Ham dressing room, at least compared to Jarrod Bowen, Lucas Paqueta and Mohammed Kudus. But Ben Johnson‘s versatility, his homegrown status and the fact he will be available on a free transfer from July onwards means the 24-year-old is emerging as a player in high demand ahead of the summer tra ..read more

Leeds United, during that 2-2 draw with Watford on Good Friday, were indebted to the contribution of super-sub Mateo Joseph.  The 20-year-old forward had only been on the pitch for a matter of seconds before he forced home an 86th minute equaliser at Vicarage Road, Leeds salvaging what could be a hugely-important point in an automatic promotion race which sees three teams fight for just two spots.  But even Joseph’s immediate impact off Daniel Farke’s bench pales in comparison to the impact a former Leeds United youngster made 37 miles down the M1 a few hours earlier. Max Dean, sold ..read more

EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are now among a pack of eight clubs checking out Leeds United talent Crysencio Summerville in view of his transfer, HITC understands. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a sensational season so far at Elland Road as the Whites chase promotion back to the Premier League. He has amassed 25 goal involvements in 37 outings to see Leeds sit second in the standings – only three players have influenced a greater total. Daniel Farke has relished the 17 goals and eight assists that Summerville has offered Leeds this season. No Leeds player has infl ..read more

There was a time, when discussing the prospect of a Leeds United star linking up one the rising midfield talents in European football, when it felt as if departure from Elland Road would need to occur before the two players could share a dressing room.  But not these days. After putting Leeds United one big step closer to a return to the Premier League on Easter Monday – Crysencio Summerville won and then converted the penalty which put Daniel Farke’s side in front against Hull City at Elland Road – the chances of the dazzling Dutchman sticking around for at least one more season were als ..read more

EXCLUSIVE from Graeme Bailey HITC understands that Leeds United have an interest in taking Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips back to Elland Road. The 28-year-old is currently on loan at David Moyes’ West Ham United after moving to the club during the January transfer window. HITC understands that Manchester City do not expect Kalvin Phillips to remain at West Ham beyond the end of the season. He has endured a torrid time on-loan thus far and a permanent deal is already off the table. Phillips became West Ham’s highest-paid player – at Moyes’s behest, but he has also accepted th ..read more

The Championship title race is one of the best in recent times and Leeds United are in the thick of the action. Usually, one team is running away with it – cite back to Burnley last season, Fulham under Marco Silva a few years ago and the likes of Wolves even before that. But this time around, there is something in the water because the Premier League’s relegated trio, alongside surprise packages Ipswich Town, are going at it like never before. Over the Easter period, Daniel Farke watched his Leeds United side pick up two positive results – their 2-2 draw at Watford and then beating Hull City ..read more

HITC understands that Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both looking closely at Leeds United starlet Archie Gray. Leeds took another step towards a return to the Premier League with a 3-1 home win over Hull City on Monday evening. The Whites have been on a great run since the start of 2024, going unbeaten in their last 15 games and dropping just four points in the process. Daniel Farke has lost just six games this season and one of his most important players is attracting lofty interest. Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty ImagesLeeds United talent wanted HITC understands that Bayern Munich and Real M ..read more

It is already shaping up to be a pretty substantial summer for reigning Scottish Premiership champions Celtic.  Brendan Rodgers will need a new goalkeeper with Joe Hart’s retirement imminent. The departure of Alexandro Bernabei leaves the club short on natural left-sided full-backs too. There is also a decision to make about Adam Idah, the Norwich City loanee impressing on loan but a permanent deal uncertain at this stage.  Celtic may also find themselves dipping into the market for another central midfielder as well. Particularly if Paulo Bernardo returns to Benfica, and The Hoops r ..read more

One of the best things Daniel Farke has done at Leeds United is bring everyone together. Relegation from the Premier League brings all sorts of chaos, uncertainty, lack of trust, problems and division at the club. That’s exactly what Leeds were facing when they dropped down in the summer, but the new man in their dugout showcased his outstanding man-management skills, picked everyone up and got them together. Well, after Wales failed to reach Euro 2024 on Tuesday night after a penalty shootout defeat to Poland, it left the country devastated, including four Leeds players. Joe Rodon, who is on ..read more