Daniel Farke ‘brutally honest’ in Leeds transfer talks as new signings lined up
Daniel Farke will be pivotal at Leeds United this summer transfer window as Adam Underwood gets to work.
Angus Kinnear has joined Everton, and now Underwood has taken the role of sporting director at Elland Road.
Farke will hope for quality signings in the Premier League, and 49ers Enterprises will be expected to invest heavily in the Whites’ squad in the coming months.
The German manager will have a significant role to play in who the West Yorkshire outfit sign as conversations are expected.
Leeds United pursue transfers only after brutally honest Farke calls with targets
Farke has brutally honest conversations with transfer targets before they sign for Leeds, according to The Athletic.
The news outlet reports that once Underwood makes his pitches to agents of prospective new players at Elland Road and the process moves forward, the German manager then makes a personal call to outline their role in the team.
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It’s been claimed that the 48-year-old head coach doesn’t lie to potential signings about their roles in the team, and if the players don’t like what they hear, the West Yorkshire outfit move on.
It’s encouraging to see the ex-Norwich City boss play such a pivotal role in the recruitment process, as that input arguably has a significant impact on the team’s morale when fresh faces walk through the doors.
Elland Road faithful waiting for first summer transfer at Leeds
Udinese centre-back Jaka Bijol has been heavily linked with Leeds in recent days, but it remains to be seen whether a deal will materialise soon.
The Whites undoubtedly need a new centre-back this summer, with Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk shouldering the burden in defence this season.
Ethan Ampadu also played his part, but the Wales international’s consistent fitness issues are a cause for concern.
Max Wober could leave Leeds soon after struggling for regular game time under Farke in the current campaign.
While a new centre-back is evidently a priority for the West Yorkshire outfit, they arguably need a new goalkeeper as well.
Illan Meslier lost his place in the Whites’ starting lineup towards the end of the campaign, with Karl Darlow covering for the Frenchman in between the sticks.
Farke seems to have lost faith in the 25-year-old shot-stopper, and it would definitely be wise to sign someone trustworthy for Premier League survival.
A new midfielder and striker should also be on the Peacocks’ agenda, but it remains to be seen who the German manager can convince this summer.