Image source, Getty Images Dozens of phones buzzed across the globe. Rio Ferdinand, Mark Viduka, Jason Wilcox, even former manager David O'Leary were among those alerted to new messages in their Leeds United WhatsApp group last month. It was David Batty's 57th birthday. Only no-one who shared a dressing room with the ex-midfielder had the slightest idea where he was.
Image source, Getty Images Leeds United say they are "devastated" after a supporter died before their Premier League game against Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday. A statement from the club said there was a medical emergency in the ground prior to the 12:30 GMT kick-off. "Leeds United are devastated to confirm that a supporter sadly passed away ahead of our Premier League fixture with Manchester United at Elland Road," the club said.
Lead United are interested in signing the Union Berlin defender Danilho Doekhi. The 27-year-old Netherlands international has done quite well for the German club, and he has attracted the attention of the Premier League club now. Leeds are hoping to tighten up at the back, and they need more quality in that area of the pitch. Signing the 27-year-old defender could prove to be a wise decision.
Leeds United are hoping to sign Ruben Neves from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. According to a report from TalkSport, Leeds have made contact with the Saudi Arabian club to enquire about the Portuguese international. The player has reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign a new contract with the Saudi Arabian outfit, and they are now prepared to sell him for a fee of around 15 million.
The former Everton man has scored in six consecutive Premier League games, netting seven times in total. He is the first Leeds player to score in six successive matches in the top flight since John McCole in 1959-60, while he is the 11th English player to do so in the Premier League, and the first since Joe Willock netted in seven games in a row for Newcastle United in 2021.
Then going to Spurs, I look at it in the sense of you buy a new car, and I felt like I was just in a garage for four years, where I wasn't used. Now it's like I'm fresh (and) with Leeds. The last three years have been non-stop, but I feel fresh. It's like I'm catching up on things I missed through that period.
Legendary manager Marcelo Bielsa has taken charge at four clubs since 2000 and we want you to name the five players he selected most often at each one of them to make up a total of 20 trusted regulars for you to find. We've given you just 10 minutes to put your knowledge of Athletic Club, Marseille, Lille and Leeds United in this quick-fire football quiz.
"It's one of those things when it works better than something else," Bijol told BBC Radio Leeds. Having one formation makes it easier for our opponents, so now it makes it harder for everyone to prepare for us."
Sevilla attacker Ruben Vargas has been linked with a move away from the club, and multiple Premier League clubs are keen on him. Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Leeds United are all monitoring his progress, and they could look to make a move for him. According to Fichajes, Leeds are already preparing a 20 million offer to sign the 27-year-old attacker. It will be interesting to see if Sevilla are prepared to sanction his departure.
