Transfer in's and out's rumours etc.

[costa_blanca_white]

According to Italian journalist Nicolo Schira, Rennes striker Raphinha has agreed to join Leeds United on a four-year deal worth £21 million (including add-ons).
He can play anywhere across the front line apparently.

[whitestomper45]

Orta came armed with key information about players suitable for Leeds, having been such a f00king stellar success at Boro before he and Karanka got the bullet? What have you been taking???? There IS nothing to praise about his performance as DoF, for those who have eyes to see, ears to hear, and a modicum if objective thought. Clearly, not all are so blessed.

Keep on with your myopic obsession with the Academy. It's unlikely to matter a rats ar5e given Bielsas unarguable stubbornness when it comes to 1st team
opportunities.

None of the Academy players will get a sniff of 1st team time this or next season or the one after that (mores the pity, but there we are).

That about sums you up your knowledge on LUFC... remember the place with a Revie Stand... FYI
Meslier, Davis, Poveda-Ocampo, Struijk, Caprile, Shackleton.... In yesterdays squad... via Academy... numpty

[WTF11]

That about sums you up your knowledge on LUFC... remember the place with a Revie Stand... FYI
Meslier, Davis, Poveda-Ocampo, Struijk, Caprile, Shackleton.... In yesterdays squad... via Academy... numpty

Of those you name, Meslier was never in the Academy, he was brought in on loan as No.2 to Casilla in August 2019, and as we all know he finished the season as 1st choice GK. Poveda joined Leeds during the winter transfer window, and was given the 1st team No. 7 shirt, made his 1st team debut in June this year, hardly a significant period in the "academy" being groomed for 1st team exposure?

I never said that the Academy was irrelevant, simply that getting into the 1st team via that route is difficult, to say the least (as an example, Struijk spent over 2 years getting to the point where he got 1st team time, January 2018 to December 2019 when he played against Hull, for 2 minutes!), and questioning hust how significant it might be in this, our first season back in the PL. And stop name calling, makes you look juvenile

[cherrypie7]

Of those you name, Meslier was never in the Academy, he was brought in on loan as No.2 to Casilla in August 2019, and as we all know he finished the season as 1st choice GK. Poveda joined Leeds during the winter transfer window, and was given the 1st team No. 7 shirt, made his 1st team debut in June this year, hardly a significant period in the "academy" being groomed for 1st team exposure?

I never said that the Academy was irrelevant, simply that getting into the 1st team via that route is difficult, to say the least (as an example, Struijk spent over 2 years getting to the point where he got 1st team time, January 2018 to December 2019 when he played against Hull, for 2 minutes!), and questioning hust how significant it might be in this, our first season back in the PL. And stop name calling, makes you look juvenile

WTF, with all due respect, your arguments are difficult to follow because they are contradictory. On one hand you say Meslier and Poveda hardly spent a "significant" amount of time in the academy, but then you imply that Struijk has spent too long. You really cannot have it both ways. If meslier and poveda had spent any longer you probably would have said Orta had misspent money on dross. And struijk was only 18 when he joined. But to the point of the academy producing players, you are forgetting shackleton and Clarke. I do enjoy your posts wtf because its your honest opinion and which sometimes differs from others. But this one seemed self contradictory.

[asturianblanco]

**** all wrong with Cellino's contribution to us moving forward. Anyway, cant believe we are argueing about WTF11's views on Orta. At very least, you can see Orta is passionate about the club, whereas WTF's passion for our club is dubious at best.

[WTF11]

I feel this comment is a bit unfair. I havent attributed any particular stance to your comments In fact all I have done is used the information you presented in your own comments to show on a factual basis that the 80% of the money spent by Orta that season added quality to the 1st team at the time.

I have never said Orta is perfect etc etc, but I will give credit where it is due and also highlight imo what could have been done better.

I think if we get Cantwell from Norwich we will have had a brilliant transfer window this season.

On Cantwell we agree (provided he can be made more consistent and committed to every game, was a bit "absent" on occasions last season).

[Rev72]

As much as I appreciate the bits-n-bobs that Roberts did for us last season I think now would be a good time to either loan him out or sell him on as he clearly is way out of his depth at this level.

[Billyni]

As much as I appreciate the bits-n-bobs that Roberts did for us last season I think now would be a good time to either loan him out or sell him on as he clearly is way out of his depth at this level.

Maybe if he just got a decent haircut?

[ozleeds]

Why is he after attackers as we have too many as is now. Midfield is where he should be looking at as he has been forget attackers.
We have wingers harrison dallas allioski Pav and costa than Bamf and rod thats heaps.And if something does happen to the 2 strikers Greenwood and giel can do the job.
One mid and proper right back and we should be set.

[MrsORichSenior]

Why is he after attackers as we have too many as is now. Midfield is where he should be looking at as he has been forget attackers.
We have wingers harrison dallas allioski Pav and costa than Bamf and rod thats heaps.And if something does happen to the 2 strikers Greenwood and giel can do the job.
One mid and proper right back and we should be set.

Raphinha - any work permit delays can be overcome if we want him in pronto before looking to any possible domestic league alternatives like James or Cantwell.On the plus side he has duel citizenship of Brazil/Italy.I live close to Rennes,capital of Brittany,the locals here are not surprised a big move to PL has cropped up for their winger/midfielder who is useful with both feet by all account in his short time there.

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.co...nger-raphinha/
In my experience as a translator,UK Visas and Immigration can quickly make a decision on any 'super priority visa application' and do quickly contact you to let you know that your passport is ready to be collected within 24 hours from when you submit your biometric information.So the deal could be on if the required documents have all been translated in advance,checked and submitted by deadline online.

https://www.premierleague.com/news/597662

(Biometric information means you'll be asked to provide your fingerprints and photo as part of your visa or immigration application so just need to have a digital photo taken of your face,then put your fingers on a glass screen to be scanned and give your signature).

MOT