Leeds United in home stretch to complete deal for Jordan Miles arrival at Elland Road
Leeds United are now in the “home stretch” of their swoop for a brand-new head of recruitment at Elland Road, according to Leeds Live.
The West Yorkshire news outlet (9 December) shared that Aberdeen’s Jordan Miles is emerging as their top target and could now be set for a swift return to English football where he worked at West Ham.
Daily Record reported on 7 December that the Whites are targeting a move for the recruitment specialist before the January transfer window opens.
Now, it looks as if the Whites are in the final stages with an appointment expected in “the near future”.
It is reported by Leeds Live, that should an agreement with Miles be reached, he would report to technical director Gretar Steinsson and form a part of the player identification strategy being deployed.
Collaboration with interim football advisor Nick Hammond and manager Daniel Farke is also expected.
Exciting new era
This news will come with a lot of excitement for Leeds fans with the club hell-bent on continuing the remarkable progress made under Farke and usher in a new era behind the scenes and on the pitch.
The business behind the scenes at the club over the last few years had fallen considerably especially in terms of recruitment so something had to change which is now being addressed.
With Leeds United aiming to move fast on their expected new appointment, it seems the club may be gearing up for a busy January transfer window with a couple more additions which could aid Farke’s promotion ambitions.
However, it’s the long-term strategic thinking that will be vitally important and an area where Miles could be crucial in, identifying young exciting talents who fit the Elland Road mould but can also aid the club financially in the long term.
Ultimately, the Whites will be planning for an extended stay in the Premier League and recruitment is a massive part of that ambition so the planning must start now for which Miles or anyone else for that matter will be crucial.
It’s refreshing to see Leeds United have a keen eye on excelling in both the short-term and long-term with this prospective appointment.
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