Leeds Round-Up, Wednesday 11th November: Muharemovic Praise, Calvert-Lewin Contract Talk and Wilson Reveals Ampadu's Recruitment Role
With the international break in full swing, there's still plenty happening around Elland Road. Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 last Saturday, and Melvin Bard was among the heroes off the bench after waiting seven weeks between appearances, with the Yorkshire Evening Post pointing to the Frenchman as another example of the strength in depth Leeds have built up (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Tarik Muharemovic continues to be the man of the moment. The Yorkshire Evening Post says he was the subject of huge praise on this week's Inside Elland Road podcast, with suggestions he could become one of Europe's best defenders (Yorkshire Evening Post). LeedsLive reports he opened up on an in-game gesture to his father, who was spotted in an away end earlier in the season, after a chat about Leeds fans (LeedsLive). Amid the growing transfer danger that comes with such form, LeedsLive also reports Leeds could consider a rare type of contract move to tie Muharemovic down (LeedsLive), while TeamTalk claims the club are plotting an unusual move to ward off Liverpool interest in a £60m-rated star (TeamTalk).
Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains a key talking point too. LeedsLive's notebook says Leeds have been in contract renewal talks with the striker, who Daniel Farke sees as a key player (LeedsLive). On the international stage, Calvert-Lewin has spoken of wanting to play alongside Harry Kane for England, saying he is "rubbing my hands together" at the prospect (LeedsLive).
There's also plenty of England goalkeeper debate involving Leeds' record signing. The Yorkshire Evening Post carries claims from a team-mate that the keeper is providing real competition for the England number one jersey, having played with both James Trafford and Jordan Pickford (Yorkshire Evening Post), while BBC Sport features a Leeds fan and an Everton fan debating whether Pickford or Trafford should be first choice (BBC Sport).
Not everyone is getting minutes though. The Yorkshire Evening Post reports a second Leeds player, following Jaka Bijol, has spoken out about frustration at a lack of game time, with Daniel Farke facing tough weekly selection calls amid fierce competition for places (Yorkshire Evening Post). LeedsLive adds that Daniel James has made a candid admission about his own "frustration" after just 65 minutes of action since the start of October, though he has vowed to keep fighting for his place (LeedsLive).
Away from the pitch, Harry Wilson has told BBC Sport that Ethan Ampadu "blew up my phone" to help persuade him to join Leeds (BBC Sport). Elsewhere, LeedsUnited.com's Andrew Taylor has been explaining how the club approaches its three types of loan deals and developing teenagers in non-league football, including why it was Sheffield Wednesday who took Harry Gray on loan (LeedsUnited.com). The Yorkshire Evening Post also reports that the nephew of a Leeds cult hero, who scored 32 goals for the club, is being eyed for a January move by Everton and Crystal Palace (Yorkshire Evening Post).
On the community side, Leeds United Foundation's Combat Cafe welcomed Brenden Aaronson and Muharemovic to Elland Road for a special Remembrance event alongside combat veterans (LeedsUnited.com), while the club also marked Remembrance with a tribute message (LeedsUnited.com). Separately, an artist is looking to give away paintings to Leeds fans going through tough times, with club legend Eddie Gray set to sit on the judging panel for nominations (LeedsLive).
Leeds are next in action away at Chelsea on Saturday 21 November, before returning to Elland Road to host Coventry on Saturday 28 November.
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