Why Leeds United signed Connor Roberts: Scouting Report

Leeds finished the January transfer window with just the one signing in a position that, at the start of the window, we were already strong in in terms of numbers. However off the field issues saw Farke send Djed Spence back to Spurs whilst Luke Ayling had an opportunity to go and play games, and …

Marc Roca: Scouting Report

The transfer window has only just opened but Leeds have just completed their third signing of the summer, with Marc Roca joining from Bayern Munich for a reported ten million fee. This transfer comes after Leeds completed the signings of Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen, both from RB Salzburg and both look very much like …

A look at the current issues with the system at Leeds United: Is there a pathway for young players?

Once Leeds United were awarded category 1 academy status and promotion to the Premier League, their attention turned towards investing heavily into the academy; particularly the under 23s. Leeds are a team that has a rich history of producing good young talent but are now are in a much better position to keep them at …

From Cobham to Thorp Arch: Why Leeds United Signed Lewis Bate

Over the last 5 years or so there has been an emerging trend; young players leaving elite clubs in search of first team football. Jadon Sancho being the most notable name to do so recently after he believed he was ready for first team football, however, the opportunity at Manchester City simply wasn’t there. This …

The Evolution of Jack Harrison

Jack Harrison last week completed his long awaited permanent move to Leeds, signing for a reported £11 million from Premier League champions Manchester City. This fee is brilliant value for a player who is yet to reach his peak and who has shown promising signs of improvement during each season that he has played at …

Using data to find Leeds United a potential left back

Victor Orta will be working hard over the summer transfer window to make sure that he fills the positions and gets the players that manager Marcelo Bielsa wants. The main position and arguably the most important to fill this window is left back. Leeds have been linked with a number of left backs already and …

Noa Lang: Is he worth the risk?

The season has only just finished and the transfer window isn’t open but Leeds United have been linked with what feels like half of Europe. After finishing 9th in the league and the club being in a strong position, Leeds United will be of interest to a lot of agents when trying to get their …

Player Profile: Sam Greenwood

Upon Leeds United return to the Premier League this season, they continued to plan for their future by investing in youth players to be part of their under 23 and under 18 set ups. One of those players was Sam Greenwood, who signed from Arsenal for a reported £1.5 million with future add ons potentially …

Opposition Analysis: Arsenal

Leeds United's next opposing team Arsenal have had a mixed start to the season, winning four games and losing four in the league. Last time out they were beaten 0-3 by Aston Villa in a game where they struggled to create any real goal scoring opportunities. This has been a problem for Arsenal so far …

Ben’s a thing of the past, Robin is now in town

About half way through last season, many Leeds fans including myself realised that keeping Ben White at the club beyond his loan spell was going to be very difficult. This turned out to the case, but Leeds had a backup plan in the shape of Freiburg’s Robin Koch. The German international was on the clubs …