Leeds Round-Up, Friday 13th November: Bahoya Loan Termination Decision and Muharemovic Transfer Talk Dominate
Leeds United have made their decision on Jean-Matteo Bahoya, choosing not to terminate his loan spell despite recent struggles, with the youngster's situation said to be confirming the club's next priority in the transfer market (LeedsLive) (GiveMeSport). There are suggestions Daniel Farke's handling of the Bahoya situation could end up costing Leeds financially, with "multi-millions" mentioned as concerns continue to grow (MOT Leeds News). The Bahoya saga is also one to watch over the international break, with hope attached to his situation among the weekend's talking points (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Transfer interest in Tarik Muharemovic continues to build, with reports linking Liverpool to the defender and talk of an £84m valuation doing the rounds (LeedsLive). Sources are now said to be commenting on the prospect of a Muharemovic sale as Liverpool's interest lingers (MOT Leeds News). Teammate James Justin has offered a glowing prediction about Muharemovic, branding him "amazing" (MOT Leeds News).
January business continues to be a hot topic at Elland Road. A forgotten Leeds attacker is reported to have decided on a January exit following a fall-out with Farke, with a move away now said to be very much on (TeamTalk). Dan James has also been assessed as a potential January departure as the club weighs up its options (MOT Leeds News). Elsewhere, Nicolo Tresoldi's situation has reportedly seen a U-turn on sale stance, with a January preference now said to have been revealed (MOT Leeds News). Leeds have also been linked with Coventry City's Jack Rudoni, though a verdict on the talk suggests the reported interest doesn't entirely add up (LeedsLive). A free-scoring Leeds youngster is said to be drawing interest from Premier League and European clubs amid impressive form (Yorkshire Evening Post).
On the goalkeeping front, James Trafford could reportedly be thrown in at the deep end following comments from England boss Thomas Tuchel (MOT Leeds News). Alan Shearer and a former England goalkeeper have also backed Trafford to eventually end Jordan Pickford's reign as England's number one, suggesting it's a "matter of time" (Yorkshire Evening Post). There was also international news on Leeds duo as Harry Kane marked an England milestone with a winner against Croatia, with the Yorkshire Evening Post running through the latest decisions affecting the Leeds pair on England duty (Yorkshire Evening Post).
Elsewhere, Arthur Avom has reportedly caught the eye during Cameroon's game against Namibia, a performance said to have Leeds United's transfer chiefs "salivating" (MOT Leeds News). Farke is also said to have an ideal pathway mapped out for a "highly regarded" young talent at the club (MOT Leeds News).
Away from transfers, Leeds were given a reminder of their fine form against Tottenham, having won 1-0 at Elland Road last Saturday, with Opta's predicted final Premier League table drawing on that result when assessing Leeds, Manchester United, Sunderland and Spurs (Yorkshire Evening Post). Leeds have also been rated as one of the best performing clubs in Europe relative to their squad value, with Manchester United ranked as the worst performer by the same measure (LeedsLive). The Yorkshire Evening Post also picked out a possible strongest Leeds XI for when the squad is fully fit, with a couple of "difficult" calls and one "brilliant" player among those left out (Yorkshire Evening Post).
In loan and women's football news, Harvey Vincent has extended his loan spell at Scarborough Athletic (LeedsUnited.com), while the Leeds United women's team return to FA Cup action against Norton & Stockton Ancients (LeedsUnited.com). There was also word of Ao Tanaka reportedly making a personal revenge vow as part of the club's daily round-up, with a transfer target also said to have passed a test (MOT Leeds News).
Leeds' Premier League fixture list shows they won't be back in action until a trip to Chelsea on Saturday 21 November, with a home game against Coventry City to follow on Saturday 28 November.
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