Leeds United defender set for immediate Elland Road exit amid transfer twist
Daniel Farke is tasked with keeping Leeds United in the Premier League after their 100-point season in the Championship.
The German struggled on both occasions with Norwich City and will not want to repeat the same mistakes at Elland Road next season.
For that, he will need the 49ers to back him in the transfer window to bring in new players and the reality is that players will be leaving as well.
Kris Moore set to join Morton imminently
According to the Daily Record (22 June), Scottish side Morton are set to secure the services of centre-back Kris Moore.
The 21-year-old’s contract at Elland Road is set to expire at the end of the month, making him a free agent.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League 2 | 71 | 3 | 5 |
| U18 Premier League | 25 | 3 | – |
| EFL Trophy | 7 | – | – |
| FA Youth Cup | 3 | – | – |
| PL2 Playoffs | 2 | 1 | – |
| Premier League Cup | 2 | – | – |
Moore was the Leeds Under-21s captain but will pursue his career elsewhere as he’s eyeing first-team football.
The defender has not made a senior appearance for the Whites and that will not be happening unless he returns to the club.
He has also travelled north and is expected to join the Morton squad imminently.
Leeds United need to sign more young players
Leeds United must prioritie signing quality youth players to secure a sustainable future, both on the pitch and financially.
Investing in talented youngsters, as seen with past successes like Kalvin Phillips, allows them to develop first-team stars who align with the manager’s system.
These players, often acquired at low cost, can yield significant profits through future sales, as demonstrated by Archie Gray’s £40million transfer to Tottenham.
By nurturing prospects in their academy, Leeds can build a pipeline of assets, ensuring squad depth and financial flexibility to reinvest in the team, while maintaining their position as a Premier League club.
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