Leeds United set for ‘long season’ after Georgino Rutter Brighton deal finalised
Dan Bardell believes Leeds United will struggle this season if they don’t sign a replacement for Georginio Rutter.
The Frenchman confirmed a move to the Seagulls on 19 August in a deal worth £40million after his release clause was activated [David Ornstein, 14 August].
The Whites have looked to replace the 22-year-old with the likes of Jack Clarke and Manuel Benson but are yet to complete a deal with time running out in the window.
Sky Sports and talkSPORT journalist Bardell has urged Leeds to reinvest the fee from Rutter in attacking areas to give them hope of a positive season.
Speaking exclusively to MOT Leeds News, Bardell said: “He needs replacing for sure.
“This is a player who got a lot of assists last season as more of a number ten and was a very creative force.
“Leeds have got a positive fee but the problem is that they’ve already lost a lot of crucial players for good fees.
“It’s not like they really needed the money, they need good players and Rutter was going to be that for them. They need some investment in the attacking areas otherwise it could be a long season.“
Leeds United must reinvest Georginio Rutter funds
Daniel Farke’s squad is in a bit of a mess right now with a large drop-off in quality from the squad that so nearly got promoted last season.
The Whites narrowly missed out to Southampton at Wembley and things have only gone downhill since.
Alongside Rutter, Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville have departed which has left a hole in the side at Elland Road.
Reinvestment is needed in attacking areas which is getting more urgent as the transfer deadline moves closer and closer.
The likes of Clarke and Benson would prove to be positive signings but the club need to get them over the line before it is too late and they are left short.
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