Leeds United will step up efforts to sign Liverpool attacker Takumi Minamino this summer following their Premier League survival, according to a report.
Nevertheless, the report adds that Leeds’ summer chase for the player would have depended on their Premier League fate. They had to better Burnley’s result against Newcastle and in fact won 2-1 away at Brentford. As such, the links between Marsch and Minamino are obvious and he would be a welcome addition for Leeds. Minamino was Liverpool’s top scorer in both the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup this season. Minamino signed for Liverpool from RB Salzburg and went on loan to Southampton last season. However, Minamino opted to stay and fight for his place at Anfield until the end of the season.
LEEDS boosted their position in the transfer market by confirming Premier League status on Sunday.
After a failed pursuit in January, Leeds are set to complete a £22m deal for RB Salzburg attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson in the summer transfer window. Now their Premier League status is confirmed, Leeds will be keen to bolster their squad and back Marsch with important signings to prevent another relegation scrap next season. Leeds United have rejected an initial £46million bid from Barcelona for star winger Raphinha following their Premier League survival.
Leeds United secured their Premier League safety on a dramatic final day with a 2-1 win at Brentford. The Whites moved ahead of Burnley and into 17th ...
Raphinha (until 2024) Jesse Marsch has already confirmed the academy is set to play a key role in his philosophy moving forwards and so the squad could be set for some changes this summer. For that reason, and as stated by Andrea Radrizzani yesterday, work will already be underway ahead of the summer as they look to bolster the squad.
Andrea Radrizzani has vowed to improve the Leeds United squad during the summer transfer window after the Whites clinched Premier League survival on the ...
"As a board we will work hard with Jesse Marsch this summer to improve the squad and find a way to deliver the kind of performances you all deserve. The axe fell on Marcelo Bielsa in February with Jesse Marsch replacing the Argentine. "This has been a painful season for everyone, from the board to the fans in the stands, the changing room to the ticket office, it has been a battle.
Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has pledged to work with Jesse Marsch next season after the American ensured their Premier League survival.
Leeds fired Marcelo Bielsa in February as defeats began to mount and their relentless, all-out attacking approach meant the side were leaking goals. "As a board we will work hard with Jesse Marsch this summer to improve the squad and find a way to deliver the kind of performances you all deserve. "This has been a painful season for everyone, from the board to the fans in the stands, the changing room to the ticket office, it has been a battle," wrote Radrizzani in a message to supporters.
Leeds United are reported to have turned down an opening £46m bid from Barcelona for the Raphinha transfer following their Premier League safety.
“As a board we will work hard with Jesse Marsch this summer to improve the squad. But the onus now is very much on Barcelona to find a way to tempt Leeds to sell. And they report that Leeds will hold out for a fee nearer to the £63m mark. The Whites went into the final match of the season in the bottom three and needing to better Burnley’s result to survive. The winger has enjoyed an excellent season, scoring 11 goals and weighing in with three assists. Indeed, the club did not want any distractions putting them off from their task in hand: survival.
It happened after Leeds picked up a crucial three points against Brentford on the final day of the Premier League season.
It will always be us and we are staying in the Premier League, gents.” Raphinha, meanwhile, capped off a brilliant individual campaign when he converted from the penalty spot. It was a dramatic finale on all fronts.
Leeds United have avoided relegation - and Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes has suggested that he did Raphinha and co a favour on Sunday.
Raphinha took to Instagram after the final whistle to celebrate, stating that the photos of him with the Leeds fans speak a thousand words. However, Leeds produced a 2-1 victory at Brentford as Raphinha scored a penalty to open the scoring. Leeds United have avoided relegation – and Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes has suggested that he did Raphinha and co a favour on Sunday.