Leeds United transfer rumours as Tyler Adams release clause emerges amid Whites transfer priorities
Here are all of the latest Leeds United transfer rumours
Here are your Leeds United transfer rumours on Sunday, July 30.
Tyler Adams release clause revealed
Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams has a relegation release clause in his contract.
That is according to the Athletic, who claim the fee is believed to be in the region of around £20million – the fee they paid RB Leipzig to sign him last summer.
After Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League last season, that clause is now active amid interest from a number of Premier League sides.
Leeds ‘ready to sign’ players in three poisitions
That is according to Football Insider, who claim Leeds have now identified the three positions as their next transfer priorities following the signings of Ethan Ampadu and Karl Darlow.
The report claims the Whites are keen to sign reinforcements at centre-back, striker and in midfield after losing eight players already this summer following relegation.
Charlie Cresswell is currently the only right-sided centre-half in the squad so that is an obvious area to recruit in, while Ampadu is currently the only senior holding midfielder in the squad with Tyler Adams out injured.
Teenagers Darko Gyabi and Archie Gray are highly rated and are set to be given opportunities this term but Daniel Farke is keen to have more senior bodies in midfield for the pair to learn from.
And despite having Georginio Rutter and Patrick Bamford in their ranks, the report claims a forward remains a priority. Swansea City forward Joel Piroe remains a target but United would face competition from fellow relegated sides Southampton and Leicester City.
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Leeds: Farke could make first howler with Mason Holgate
Leeds United will be back in action next weekend in their opener against Cardiff City as they set out to dominate in the Championship and earn a spot back in the Premier League.
The Whites suffered relegation after three consecutive years in the top flight and now Daniel Farke – who twice masterminded promotion with Norwich City – has been tasked with the challenge of inspiring an automatic return by the end of the 46-game campaign
Indeed, there is still plenty of work to be done from a recruitment perspective with a number of positions to fill and squad depth to be acquired due to several departures this summer already, with only Chelsea academy graduate Ethan Ampadu confirmed so far.
Finding quick solutions will be essential, but it will be important for Farke to match the quality of those who have left Elland Road instead of just filling the positions with whatever is available on the market.
Who are Leeds interested in signing?
It was reported this week by Football Insider that Leeds are keen to secure the services of Everton defender Mason Holgate.
It is claimed that the West Yorkshire outfit have made a loan enquiry for the centre-back, with Southampton and Sheffield United also making approaches in the past few days, with Sean Dyche giving the green light for Holgate to move on.
However, a contractual agreement that would see the Everton player’s wages rise to £72k-per-week could pose a stumbling block for those interested.
Will Leeds Sign Mason Holgate?
Leeds have lost both Rasmus Kristensen and Robin Koch so far, but do have strong options in the defensive set-up should those still remaining commit to the project in the second tier.
Having said that, Maximilian Wober is mooted with a move away this summer which would present a gaping hole in experience and quality in the centre-back partnership should an exit be sanctioned, though it presents an opportunity for youth academy graduate Charlie Cresswell to take his chances at competing for a first-team role.
As a result, whilst the opportunity to sign a Premier League experienced defender in Holgate might seem like an ideal piece of business, the Everton outcast’s record in recent seasons suggests it would be one to avoid for Farke; exploring defensive reinforcements elsewhere instead.
The £11m-rated liability only made eight appearances in the top-flight for the Toffees last season, and when it mattered most crumbled under pressure – picking up a red card suspension in a draw with Crystal Palace which contributed to their relegation troubles with the side falling back into the relegation zone following the fixture.
Once dubbed “calamitous” by journalist Ben Grounds (Sky Sports, 08/12/2022, 20:50) Holgate has often been criticised for his performances at Goodison Park, with talkSPORT pundit Andy Townsend slamming the player’s lack of influence in his team:
“Mason Holgate I don’t think is good enough to be a regular in the heart of your defence, I think he makes too many mistakes and doesn’t read the game well enough.”
With that being said, considering Everton only achieved survival based on two points earned and don’t view Holgate as a reliable first-team starter, there is no reason why Leeds should be considering a move for the defender and should instead look for options that have been playing more consistently.
