Graham Smyth calling on Leeds to find a way of appointing the manager whilst the ownership get EFL ratification. Says EFL have brought in a lot of new regulations this season for new owners and they could take a lot longer than PL to ratify

It's typical that the EFL changed their regulations a day after the takeover was agreed

BOXT new shirt sponsors. At least kids shirts will be able to have a sponsor on now

Adam Pope saying he’s been told it’s Farke. However pen not quite put to paper as they wait for EFL green light. He thinks they’ll have to find a way to confirm ahead of Monday/Tues however. Also says Marathe Kinnear Robinson etc all talking to the squad and looking to keep the best players likes of Adams etc

No way Adams stays. I'd take 20m + Cam Archer from Villa

Betting now suspended for Leeds manager

Athletic reporting Aaronson going to Union Berlin on loan. Koch also going back to Germany (E Frankfurt) and Llorente going to Roma. all loans. Think Aaronson got 3 or 4 years left on his deal.. Rutter reported back for pre season and featuring heavily in photos.. looks like hes staying which is good imo

Karl Darlow linked with a Leeds move today. I think that would be a good move for us and him

Yes good keeper. Bournemouth want him too but I think he’d be no2 there. Interesting to see what motivates him.

Think we’re linked with that Trafford too I’ve seen, looks a good young keeper. Farke and the DOF obviously doing some work behind the scenes on the squad with the outgoings..

game arranged v Monaco at york.
worked on there for 2 years. dug the footings out for the stands.

be careful...

Farke being appointed within 24 hours.

Can’t wait any longer imo. With or without approval by EFL we’ve got to start.

Haven’t we got a friendly in 6 days?

ridiculous that game. way too early

Suppose it give a good baseline assesement, measure where you are at the start and track progress to the first week of the season.

farke confirmed.
4 year deal

What is it with all these 4 year deals?
First Nene now Farke....
Four years is a hell of a long time for Farke and let`s hope there`s a promotion clause in there within 2 years.
Now we need to start getting rid of the dross and start making some decent signings.
Leicester already ahead of us in recruitment so we need to act fast.

They’re obviously very impressed with Farke to give him 4 years. It also sends a message to players and fans that he will get time. If we don’t go up in 2 years he’ll be sacked however.

There a hell of a lot for him to do in not much time. We will need to be patient at the season start, it would be a miracle if we are able to start strongly. Leicester have got to be strong favourites imo for top spot.

Leicesters choice of manager is high risk.

Yes no doubt about that. It’s an unknown.

On the other hand he could turn out like Arteta but will have to do it without the money he was given.
I think Leicester will be favourites to go back up although they will miss Maddison.
The difficulty for Farke is the time he has to pull a team together and for those players who want out to get signed by other clubs and bring in players who will strengthen let alone be able to play to his style of football.
We might well be a slow burner who hopefully peak at the right time.

Totally agree bud. Just hope fans stay patient. We ideally need a good start given last two years but we will just have to see how it goes.. very very interested to see who we bring in now, striker midfield x2 and keeper are a huge must for season start. Left back centre back by window end. I’d like Robles to be back up keeper too again. Hopefully Drameh is the right back.

Farke likes to play 4-2-3-1 with a good attacking mid. There’s a hell of a lot of clever recruiting to do

Goykares going to Sporting Lisbon according to Romano. Would have been ideal for Leeds

Agree and maybe we should have offered silly money last year instead of buying Rutter for silly money.
Looks every inch the type of player we need along with Hamer also at Coventry.

100%. I would hope those stupid recruitment decisions will be behind us now.. it's going to be a tough job getting a good striker in who's not only good at this level but would be decent at prem too. Can easily see us with Bamford and Geldhart as our only two (plus Gnonto) at season start. I'm yet to be convinced with Geldhart.. he can't play as a 9 really.. needs someone up with him.

I'm sure at least one striker will come in