Leeds United players avoid talking about transfers at Thorp Arch – Phil Hay
Leeds United players have avoided talking about their individual futures amongst themselves at Thorp Arch, according to Phil Hay in The Athletic.
Hay reported on 15 August that the atmosphere at Leeds’ training ground has been one in which so many players have been waiting to see what offers may come their way, amid plenty of departures and even more speculation.
Following their relegation from the Premier League, Leeds have seen the majority of their star players leave the club, while those that remain have been shrouded in speculation with transfer rumours consistently focused on Elland Road.
Unrest is not being spread, but it’s a running theme
If the Leeds United players aren’t discussing their futures with their teammates, they won’t be sharing any discontent or desire to leave, which may be a plus for the club as their discontent or wandering eyes won’t be spread to other members of the squad,
However, it is becoming a running theme at Elland Road that players are being tempted by speculation and potential moves away from the club before the transfer window closes.
The remaining crop of stars at Leeds includes the trio of Tyler Adams, Willy Gnonto and Luis Sinisterra – all of whom appear to be pushing for a move, with the latter two potentially refusing to play for the club against Birmingham on 12 August.
Adams, meanwhile, has been the subject of multiple offers. A move to Chelsea fell through [Sky Sports, 11 August], before Bournemouth emerged to trigger his £20million release clause [Daily Mail, 14 August] in an attempt to lure him to the Vitality.
Leeds will face an ongoing battle to keep their key players until the transfer window closes on 1 September, and it looks like they will struggle to do so.
In other Leeds United news, the club may now lower their asking price for one key player.