Pundit responds, “Great fit for Farke,” as Leeds looks to sign a “great player.”
This summer, Leeds is rumored to be interested in a former star.
Despite their stated interest in the dynamic attacker, Leeds United has been advised that they are unlikely to land one of their targets this summer.
Leeds is expected to undergo significant upheaval this summer.
Leeds is now leading the Championship, therefore regardless of how the season turns out, it looks that 2024 will be a summer of change for the team. As things stand, the Whites are two points behind Ipswich Town and the second automatic promotion slot. Should nothing change in the remaining quarter of the season, they will find themselves in the playoffs at the end of the campaign.
A decision on their futures will need to be made regarding the many players from their most recent Premier League season who are still under contract with the club (and are presently on loan throughout Europe). Should they return to the English top flight, a roster revamp is probably in order.
Conversely, should they stay in the second division, their finest players—Wilfried Gnonto, , and Archie Gray, for example—may be selected from Elland Road this summer by Premier League teams.
If Leeds lose Summerville or Gnonto this summer, early rumors have them moving for Sunderland standout and former Elland Road player Jack Clarke. Prior to his injury, which has already terminated his season, Clarke had a fantastic campaign. In 33 Championship games, the 23-year-old scored 15 goals and provided 4 assists.
Should Leeds get to the top division and sign with Tottenham, Clarke is reportedly very much on their radar.
“I think it’s highly unlikely that Clarke will return to Elland Road,” pundit Carlton Palmer told Football League World. “First of all, Leeds have to get promoted. There are also a host of clubs who are in for the winger, and I can’t see him going back to his old club; I just can’t see it being an option.” Palmer responded to Leeds links. Clarke made just 28 appearances across two seasons during his last stint in Yorkshire, so it was clear he wouldn’t want to return.
It’s clear that the Whites have their own business to attend to. Clarke’s preference is to play in the Premier League, thus they must return there. Other teams will also be interested in Wilfried Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville. Yes, they might stay if they are promoted to the Premier League, but they will need to add another player since I think offers for Gnonto and Summerville will come in.
“Leeds would need to bring in another player, and Clarke may be that person. He’s a fantastic player, and I believe Daniel Farke would be a terrific fit for him, but I don’t think he’ll look at it again.”
