(Credit: Imago)

Pellegrini wants Mateo Joseph transfer now at Leeds as striker bombed out

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28 Jul 2025, 4:10 am

Mateo Joseph is among a collective of Leeds United strikers who face the exit at Elland Road.

Promotion to the Premier League means that the Peacocks are on the hunt for upgrades ahead of the new season at Elland Road.

Joseph has been linked with a move away from Leeds, with the Spanish youth international now demanding an exit to Daniel Farke.

The interest of Real Betis is no secret, in what is becoming a crunch window for the Spaniard.

Joseph could be on the move this summer (Credit: Imago)

Manuel Pellegrini wants to land Joseph this summer

Leeds are said to be unhappy with Joseph, who has missed training and the Germany trip in a bid to force a move away from Elland Road.

The 21-year-old made 39 appearances in the Championship last season, but only 11 of those came as starts.

Mateo Joseph's 2024/25 Championship statistics	Total
Appearances (starts)	39 (11)
Goals	3
Expected goals (xG)	5.10
Goal conversion	8%
Big chances missed	6
Assists	3

The Spaniard featured mainly as a substitute (Sofascore)

Joel Piroe has been Farke's number one weapon in attack and finished the 2024/25 campaign as the Golden Boot winner with 19 goals.

With the Whites eyeing more reinforcements in attack, the Spain under-21 international is likely to find opportunities even more sparse.

SPORT has reported in its print edition (28 July, pg 26) that the objective of Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini and sporting director Manu Fajardo is the signing of Joseph.

The Spanish newspaper shared the latest after Borja Iglesias was left out of the Betis squad for a friendly victory over Cordoba, as they push for Joseph.

AS journalist Joe Brennan exclusively told MOT Leeds News that it is clear that the Peacocks will not bend over for anyone in the market, with the issue being what they are willing to accept for the player.

Will Joseph get what he wants? (Credit: Imago)

Leeds United should sanction Joseph sale for right price

Given that the 21-year-old evidently wants to leave the Yorkshire club, they should look to move him on.

Having a player who does not want to be around the place can only be damaging, and Farke will want harmony within his squad.

However, there is the issue of money, and the Whites will not want to be shortchanged when it comes to Joseph.

While he has not made a substantial impact at Elland Road, he is a player who could kick on in the future.

His price could prove a sticking point, but with three years left on his contract, Leeds are in a strong selling position.

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