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Good Morning. It's Wednesday 16th November, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...


Whites weighing up Cunha bid

Leeds Utd are weighing up their options following reports that Matheus Cunha is surplus to requirements at Atletico Madrid, and could be available in January. As reported yesterday, the 23yo has slipped down the pecking order at the Metropolitano Stadium, and is yet to score in 17 appearances this season, though to be fair, most have been as substitute.

He was a target for the Whites, during the Summer of 2020, but Leeds opted for Rodrigo instead. He signed for the Spanish Giants in the Summer of 2021 for £22.6m, but are now understood to be demanding £30.7m (€35m). Manchester Utd were also credited with an interest in the Brazilian International, but have now switched their attention elsewhere.

On what planet does a club expect to sell a flop for £8m more than what they bought him for?





Leeds doing their homework on Guerreiro

Leeds Utd scouts were in attendance last Friday night watching Borussia Monchengladbach beat Borussia Dortmund 4-2. It has been reported that Jesse Marsch is keen to bring a specialist attacking left wing back to Elland Road in January, and has identified Raphaël Guerreiro as a possible target. The 28yo has netted 27 times in 147 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, and over fifty caps for Portugal. He is a constant threat down the left wing, as well as being solid in defence. Guerreiro is out of contract at the end of the season, so any fee payable is likely to be minimal.

Where does this leave Struijk? The 22 year old has done a stirling job at left back, earning him top slot in the Leeds Utd ratings this season, with a 'Whoscored' rating of 7.04. Is he ready to displace either Cooper or Koch?





Sell Rodrigo for 50m

Speaking on his Youtube channel, former keeper, now pundit Ben Foster has insisted that Leeds keep hold of Rodrigo, before insinuating he could get bought for £40-50m. Although clearly deluded, Rodrigo has indeed been in a rich vein of form this season, netting nine times already this season, but at 31, and entering the twilight of his career, his price-tag has all but evaporated.

Rodrigo for Leeds, my gosh, this boy is on fire. What a season he is having! They’ve got to hold onto him but again, Leeds seem to be that team where if somebody keeps smashing it, they’ll get bought. It’ll be £40-50 million or whatever it is.

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Re: The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 16th November) Whites weighing up Cunha bid

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Morning EB et all

So, the guy we were chasing but we dropped as we decided to buy Rodrigo instead, is now struggling to get into the first team squad but his value has gone up, so we are interested again in what world does that make any sense at all :shock:

Yes, listen to everyone fans, pundits, ex-players Leeds United need a specialist LB it's not rocket science ;-)

Struijk will move into his best position CB and will replace Coops

So, Rodrigo at 31 is now all of a sudden worth £40-50m, Foster get a grip you f**king arse even half the Leeds supporters wouldn't have him in the team :lol:
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On what planet?

Planet Orta.
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Sell Rod to scum and make amends for the Cantona debacle.
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Guerriera - Let's hope it's Jesses find for a LB after Orta saying...'look it's your turn, i've tried 5'
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Kennyb41 wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:30 am Guerriera - Let's hope it's Jesses find for a LB after Orta saying...'look it's your turn, i've tried 5'
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So AM want 8 million more than they paid for a player who can't get a game for them.
We're bound to buy him then.

Ben Foster is clearly on illegal substances.
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It's all fresh air!

We need a LB and could do with a striker - when there is something concrete to talk about I'll have a view. Before then will let the noise float on by

Rodrigo...if we could get any fee north of 25m it would be worth taking, then invest in an up and coming option...or give the youth a go.
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Kennyb41 wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:29 am Sell Rod to scum and make amends for the Cantona debacle.
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Ratscoot wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 9:24 am Morning EB et all

So, the guy we were chasing but we dropped as we decided to buy Rodrigo instead, is now struggling to get into the first team squad but his value has gone up, so we are interested again in what world does that make any sense at all :shock:
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So even Jesse doesn't rate Firpo :o
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Why would we sell our top goalscorer now?
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1964white wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2022 10:35 am Why would we sell our top goalscorer now?
Good question...unless you had a certain upgrade ready to go!
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A new left back makes sense, of course, and if we can pick up a decent one for a bargain price then I’m all for it. I know nothing about Guerreiro and if he’s an Orta pick then you are immediately dubious, but if he’s not going to break the bank then it might be worth a go.

Cunha makes no sense at all, at any price, especially now that Rodrigo is being played in his natural position and is scoring for fun. Rodrigo is a luxury player, in that his all round team contribution is not great but so long as he’s firing in the goals on a regular basis (or attracting bids of £50m) then that’s fine. With Bamford (not sure about his future tbh), Gelhardt, Perkins, Joseph, Gnonto and even Dean in the pipeline, do we really need another striker?
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Can't see us buying anybody in January. We haven't got the money.

Maybe if we sell Cody Drameh for a decent fee.

I'm not holding my breath though.
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Afternoon all.
No, I don't think JM rates firpo at all, I said it not long ago, it's quite clear now after the recent youth cup game which he flopped big style, what can he offer in the PL ? I think Jesse knows the answer now and so do the board, the BD fella isn't going away !!
Rodrigo and £50 million...... ah now hang on here a while, slow down Mr Foster, LUFC do not work like that, we make the player, then sell them on the cheap, not at prices above their worth, you really need to study us before making daft statements like that.
Rodders is laking in his best position, where he can hurt opposition defences, and not do too much damage to our own midfield area giving silly wayward passes astray.
The money we have, if any, has to go on a LB, then PS can come in and hopefully cement a solid partnership in CB position.
We have young strikers trying to take their chances (time, and game minutes will tell) if they'll make it or not, tbh, it's looking half decent without the need to spend £30 - £50 million on another whim.
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