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 …

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 …

Next first team regular? Loan network? Leeds Under 23’s round up and Q&A!

With it currently being an international break and many of the first team and under 23 players away with their countries, its all quite on the Leeds news front. The first team have made a brilliant start to life in the Premier League, currently sitting 8th in the table after picking up a point against …

Michaël Cuisance: Scouting Report

Leeds United’s hunt around Europe for a midfielder has come to an end with the club today expected to confirm the signing of Bayern Munich’s Michaël Cuisance. The French midfielder who joined the Bundesliga giants in 2019 from Borussia Mönchengladbach has left the club after just one year in search for more senior minutes. Leeds …

Josko Gvardiol: Scouting Report!

Leeds United are looking to add to their squad in the key areas rather than go crazy and sign a large amount of first team players like we saw Aston Villa do last season Fulham the season before. The arrival of Robin Koch from Freiburg will fill the gap left by Ben White who after …