Leeds United hit back at Georginio Rutter after transfer announcement today

Georginio Rutter looks to have severed all ties with Leeds United, with things potentially getting ugly after making his move to Brighton.

The 23-year-old completed his £40million transfer to the Premier League club [BBC Sport], with the announcement being made alongside the tagline, "Don't go to bed just yet", which sparked fury on social media.

Rutter became a much-loved figure during his time at Elland Road, and while he is unlikely to know the context surrounding the message, fans have been left disappointed by the situation.

Though he is no longer a Leeds player, the Whites look to have hit back in their own way, ahead of the transfer announcement of Largie Ramazani from Almeria.

Posted on the club's official X account [22 August], an X caption can be seen written on the laptop, saying "Marching on TOGETHER", clearly aiming a dig at Rutter and his announcement at Brighton.

Leeds United aim clear dig at Georginio Rutter

Most Leeds fans will know exactly what the Brighton media staff were referring to, though Rutter will likely be oblivious.

Clearly linking the announcement to Leeds' very poor transfer window around 10 years ago, with the club tweeting the above quote before selling players and failing to bring anyone in, it is no wonder why fans are upset.

And until the recent updates surrounding Ramazani, fans at Elland Road will have been consumed with a rather similar feeling, with the likes of Rutter, Crysencio Summerville and Archie Gray departing and few replacements being signed.

With eight days until the transfer window slams shut, however, fans will need to remain patient as Daniel Farke waits for more new faces to come through the doors at Elland Road.

It is a massive shame that Rutter's spell with the Whites has come to such a sour end, especially with it not being his fault either, and it could get uglier if either club says anything further.

In other Leeds United news, a Roland Sallai transfer update has emerged ahead of the August 30 deadline.

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