The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Tuesday 27th August) Blades knock back 'derisory' Hamer bid
Good Morning. It's Tuesday 27th August, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road
Blades knock back 'derisory' Hamer bid
Sheffield Utd have turned down a bid of £13m from Leeds Utd for star midfielder Gustavo Hamer.
Hamer was their big-money signing last Summer, replacing Sander Berge, and quickly became their most instrumental player. He already has two goals and an assist in his first three games, proving without him, the cogs will not turn.
Journalist Alan Nixon reported in May that Sheffield Utd were willing to cash in on Hamer this Summer if they were able to recoup the £15 million they paid for him, but it appears their stance has changed.
Having strengthened significantly this Summer without spending a lot of money, Chris Wilder has built a squad capable of challenging for a top 6 finish. Losing their talisman, this close to the end of the transfer window would seriously damage their chances.
It will be interesting to see whether Leeds go back with a second bid. They have the money, but only a limited time to spend it. We've all heard the excuses why Leeds rarely bring players through in January, so if they are to get the deal done, they'll need to do it quickly!
Solomon deal done
Manor Solomon will complete his long awaited season long loan to Leeds United after the kinks in his paperwork were ironed out!
Given Solomon's injury record, Leeds wanted various financial clauses amended. Initially, this did not go down well in North London, but Grétar Steinsson and Daniel Levy managed to reach a compromise.
Respected journalist David Ornstein reported that there had been late interest in the Israeli International (from multiple parties), 'but the deal is now set to go through'. Jaidon Anthony had been linked with a return to Leeds, but instead will now sign for rivals Burnley!
Aarons deal gathering pace
Rumours of Max Aarons joining Leeds this Summer are gathering pace ahead of the final few days of the Summer transfer window.
We know Daniel Farke is a massive fan of Aarons, having worked with him during his Norwich tenure, and came really close to signing him last Summer. The former England U21 star was in the midst of completing his Thorp Arch medical, when he heard Bournemouth were after him, causing him to hot foot it down to the South Coast.
Unfortunately for Aarons, his time at the Vitality Stadium has been filled with frustration and disappointment. He's failed to make the number 3 shirt his own, and is yet to make an appearance this season. The Cherries have made it clear that Arrons is available this Summer, prompting offers from Italy, but given his relationship with Farke, wouldn't ER be an obvious choice?
We know Farke wants competition for places, but having just splashed out £5m for Jaidon Bogle, the right wing-back position is taken. We're also aware that the gaffer likes to play inverted wide men, and given Junior Firpo's injury record, bringing someone of Arrons class would definitely strengthen Leeds back line.