The #LUFC Breakfast Debate (Wednesday 25th June) Ramsdale season long loan deal mooted
Good Morning. It's Wednesday 25th June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Ramsdale season long loan deal mooted
The Breakfast Debate caught up with Alfie House, a respected Saints journalist yesterday. In an insightful exchange of messages, House shed light on several intriguing potential moves that could see a social media figures around West Yorkshire go through the roof! Despite the recent divisional separation between Leeds United and the South Coast club, the cross-pollination of talent between the two remains a persistent story-line.
Leeds, in their pursuit of a much-needed shot-stopper, have been persistently linked with a host of goalkeepers. While Nick Pope and Yahia Fofana continue to feature in speculation, the name of Aaron Ramsdale has recently resurfaced with renewed vigour.
The former England and Arsenal number one, who has been heavily tipped for a move to Galatasaray this summer, appears to have a different preference according to House. Crucially, Ramsdale wants to remain within the Premier League.
The primary stumbling block for Leeds United in any potential acquisition is Ramsdale's substantial £20 million valuation. However, House hinted at a possibility that could bypass this financial barrier: a one-season loan deal. This revelation places Ramsdale firmly back in the shop window at Elland Road, offering a potentially viable, if temporary, solution for Leeds’ goalkeeping concerns.
Should Leeds cash in on Ramazani
Shifting focus to Southampton, the conversation with Alfie House also touched upon potential incomings. Rumours have swirled regarding the South Coast outfit's interest in a couple of key players. While Joel Piroe was apparently dismissed as a target, there are indications of potential movement concerning Largie Ramazani.
The former Belgium U21 winger has seen his game time significantly curtailed since returning from injury back in November, accumulating only around 300 minutes of on-field action. This limited involvement has fuelled speculation of a potential rift between Ramazani and manager Daniel Farke, hinting that a transfer, perhaps to Southampton, could be on the cards.
If Leeds are able to recoup what they paid for Ramazani, would it make sense to part ways, and reinvest the monies elsewhere? Similarly, a swap deal plus cash should not be ruled out either.
Bijol not suspended for Everton opener
Jaka Bijol's red card for Udinese in their final Serie A match against Fiorentina has sparked questions about his availability for Leeds United's opener against Everton. The centre-back received two yellow cards, resulting in his dismissal.
However, according to prominent Italian journalist Nima Tavallaey Roodsari, Bijol's suspension should not carry over to Leeds United's fixtures. Speaking exclusively to the Breakfast debate, Nima clarified that "they don't carry forward from league to league unless it is a serious violation like doping or gambling etc., at which point it's a punishment that comes from an international body."
"They don't carry forward from league to league unless it is a serious violation like doping or gambling etc at which point its a punishment that comes from an international body".