Good Morning. It's Monday 22nd July, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road
Leeds training camp to remain a mystery
Leeds Utd and the German authorities have refused to disclose the location of Daniel Farke's training camp, due (apparently) to wider concerns with Leeds fans turning up!
Not only have fans been told that they are not welcome, we won't be able to watch any of the games live as the Whites have been refused permission to stream any of the games. Instead, once they finish, the entire match(es) will be available for free on LUTV.
Beren Cross and Graham Smyth are the only two Leeds Utd journalists allowed to follow Leeds progress this week, in what many see as farcical and unjustified. Whilst officially the club are said to be baffled and frustrated by the German authorities, the feeling is there is more to this story than meets the eye!
Bogle signs before jetting off to Germany
Jayden Bogle became Leeds fourth signing of the Summer, after the ER hierarchy managed to pin the Blades down to a £5m fee, for explosive right-back Jayden Bogle.
With the new season less than three weeks away, panic was beginning to set in, that the takeover of Sheffield Utd by an American consortium may put the deal at risk; but just like they did with Joe Rodon, came up with the goods when it was needed most!
The 23yo penned a four year contract after undergoing his medical on Saturday morning, before boarding a plane (yesterday) destined for Paderborn, to meet with 26 of his new team-mates including fellow newbies Alex Cairns, Joe Rodon, Joe Rothwell, Max Wober and Brenden Arronson. Patrick Bamford also travelled, though he is still recovering from knee surgery.
Social media was abuzz with conflicting views, depending on which part of Yorkshire you represented, though Chris Wilder's (Blades Manager) weekend meltdown puts the sale nicely into perspective. As Hannibal Smith used to say, I love it when a plan comes together!
Leeds enquire about sensational winger
Leeds are one of many Championship outfits to enquire about highly rated Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sayki.
The exciting 21yo is available on loan, and keen to test his himself at a higher level, having enjoyed a phenomenal spell at Charlton last season, netting 15 goals whilst laying on 10 assists. Southampton have already have a £7m offer rejected last week, with the South London club eager for the England U20 International on their books!
Firpo to stay?
If Junior Firpo plans to move to Real Betis this Summer, you certainly couldn't tell by his performance on Friday night.
The soon to be 28yo is enjoying a second lease of life, operating under Daniel Farke, playing some of his best football of his career. Not only did he score Leeds opener, but his link-up play was great, plus he looked sharp, confident and happy to be playing; not like someone itching for a move!
We heard last week that the Dominican Republic International was not happy with the clubs decision not to allow him to go to the Olympics. This was followed 48 hours later by speculation linking him to a move back to Real Betis; due to a supposed clause in his contract allowing him to leave on loan to a club of his choice during the final 12 months of his contract!
