Leeds United given Keelan Adams transfer answer as Falkirk boss speaks out
Falkirk boss John McGlynn has responded to the reported interest in Keelan Adams as Leeds United eye a January transfer.
The Whites are in a healthy position regarding the EFL’s Profit and Sustainability Rules ahead of the winter transfer window [The Athletic], with Daniel Farke eager to bolster his side for a Championship title push.
However, while McGlynn admitted he would be “surprised” if there were no interest in Adams as Leeds continue to monitor the right-back [Rangers News], the Falkirk boss shared that the Scottish Championship outfit are under no pressure to sell.
“I’d be surprised if there wasn’t [interest] in Keelan because he has been so good. I’d be disappointed if there was no interest,” McGlynn told the Falkirk Herald [16 December].
“Whether it materialises into anything, who knows. Certainly, no one has came to me yet and enquired.
“We’re very happy with Keelan and that’s why we extended his contract by a year. We hope for him to be here for the foreseeable and certainly beyond this window. It is all good so far.
“We’ve brought in money financially from our cup runs and our fans backing. We’ve played Celtic and Hearts and that has brought in money – we don’t need to sell.”
Leeds United could miss out on Keelan Adams
While Leeds are sitting comfortably in second place in the Championship heading into the New Year, some problems must be addressed in the upcoming transfer window to take the side to the next level.
Each time Daniel Farke’s side appear to be on a tear through the second division, they reach a bit of a halt.
The Whites squandered a golden opportunity to pile pressure on Sheffield United after the 1-1 draw against Preston North End [14 December] and now sit three points adrift of the league leaders.
The Whites’ away form has become a cause for concern at Elland Road – scoring goals home and away has been no issue this season, but conceding crucial goals has led to dropped points on more than one occasion.
Furthermore, Farke has lost Junior Firpo for the next “four to six weeks” after he sustained a foot injury in the 2-0 win against Derby County [7 December], with Leeds now leaning towards not offering the full-back a new contract [Yorkshire Evening Post].
A replacement will be a requirement in January should Firpo be allowed to leave West Yorkshire, and Adams is more than capable – the 23-year-old is one of the standout performers in the Scottish Championship and has contributed three goals and five assists in 23 appearances across all competitions this campaign.
Firpo is unlikely to leave until the summer, and with Premier League promotion on the agenda, Adams would be best-served bedding into life at Elland Road in the Championship before testing his skills in the top flight.
However, a mid-season transfer looks highly unlikely after McGlynn’s comments – it remains to be seen whether Leeds would be prepared to firm up their interest in the summer if they achieve promotion this year.
In other Leeds news, the Whites don’t need to sign Emi Buendia after what happened at Fratton Park.
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