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BBC News
6 days ago
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'Some week for the strikers at Elland Road'
It has been some week for the strikers at Elland many would have predicted that Patrick Bamford's final action in a Leeds United shirt would have been playing guitar for the Kaiser Chiefs, but it appears that will now be the of injury, memories of double-digit seasons and Premier League hat-tricks have sadly become as faded as his infamous bleach blonde hairdo over the past two will now head to another club with the best wishes of Leeds supporters - and he will undoubtedly score same cannot be guaranteed for Mateo transfer request, and subsequent refusal to join up with the team on their pre-season tour in Germany, has resulted in strong words from boss Daniel 21-year-old was heavily backed by the German at the start of last season. He was given the nod to lead the line for the opening eight games of the Championship campaign, ahead of eventual golden boot winner Joel still wants the player to return to training with the squad, but has also stated they are willing to facilitate a move for the Spaniard, albeit only on terms beneficial to the departures would help on a PSR front with Joseph being a solid amount of profit and Bamford's wages being removed from the with the pair now likely to move on, it could change the club's desire for one new striker this summer, into a need for to West Yorkshire Sport Daily, weeknights at 18:00, and subscribe to BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast on BBC Sounds
BBC News
6 days ago
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'It's not a situation I like'
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has confirmed striker Mateo Joseph "would like to move" away from the 21-year-old has three years left on his current deal, but has not travelled on the Whites' pre-season tour of Germany and "prefers a move to Spain", according to made 39 appearances in the Championship last season, including 11 starts, and scored three goals."It was actually the plan to have him here [in Germany]," said Farke after his side beat SC Verl 4-1."With him the situation is quite clear. We really value and rate him - otherwise we wouldn't have played him, especially in the beginning of the last successful campaign ahead of a golden boot winner in Joel Piroe and an experienced striker like Patrick Bamford."Nevertheless, he came to me and asked for a new challenge and would like to move. He has also hinted that he prefers a move to Spain due to his Spanish roots. That was his call."Farke has said he "won't stand in the way" of a move for Joseph, but expressed his disappointment."We have invested a lot in him - time, money and backing," Farke added."He's on a long-term contract and we value him. This is for our key people and the board to decide the value. The truth is that no other club has met our expectations yet."Because of that, we expected him to train and travel with us. He mentioned that he didn't feel ready for the trip to Stockholm. I accepted this because he started later with training. The day after, he said he didn't feel ready to travel to play the friendlies here in Germany."It's not a situation I like. I've spoken honestly to him and strongly recommended him to be professional but he said he's not in a mental state to do this."What should I do? I can't call the police to drag him here on the training pitch. It was his decision."
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Joseph asks to leave Leeds
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says forward Mateo Joseph has asked to leave. (Yorkshire Evening Post, external)Want more transfer stories? Read Wednesday's full gossip columnFollow the gossip column on BBC Sport
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
‘I can't call the police to drag him here' – Daniel Farke fumes as £10million-rated Mateo Joseph asks to leave Leeds
LEEDS manager Daniel Farke joked he "can't drag" Mateo Joseph to the training pitch as he confirmed the forward wants to leave the club. Last week, Sun Sport exclusively revealed Leeds want £10million for their forward in a new bid to land Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz. 3 Now, former England international Emile Heskey's cousin Joseph has chosen not to join Leeds' pre-season training camp in Germany. Farke has revealed he accepts the decision, but he had wanted him to be part of the training camp. Speaking after Tuesday's 4-1 win over SC Verl, the Leeds boss said: 'I've spoken openly and honestly with him about the situation and have strongly recommended, until the situation is sorted, he should do the job and be professional. "He said he's not in the mental state to do this. What should I do? I can't call the police to drag him here on the training pitch. "It was his decision. For that, he trains at the moment in England, individually, and will then also train with under-21s at Thorp Arch.' LaLiga sides Celta Vigo and Real Betis are in the mix for Joseph's signature. The latter had a £10million bid rejected in January. Farke touched on this on Tuesday, adding: "He came to me, and to us, and said he wants a new challenge and would like to have a move. "He has also hinted he prefers a move to Spain due to his Spanish roots and, yes, that was more or less his call. 'We just want players who are excited about the project to play with Leeds United in the best league in the world, here in the Premier League, who want to be here with us and want to be successful with us. 'If this is your wish, I, as a manager, won't stand in the way and [I] accept this because I just want players who want to be here and are buzzing. I've said, 'Okay, Mateo, I accept this, I won't stand in the way'. 'On the other hand, it's also clear we, as a club, have invested a lot in him. "Time, money, backing and he is on the long-term contract and we value him. One thing is also for sure, we will just make a move possible once there is a club who meets the expectations of the club.' The 21-year-old Spain Under-21 striker made 39 league appearances last season, scoring three Championship goals and earning 11 starts. Leeds have been strongly linked with Fulham's Brazilian hitman, Muniz, and even though the player is open to a move, they must meet Fulham's £50million asking price. Meanwhile, fellow Leeds attacker Patrick Bamford has been told he is surplus to requirements ahead of the club's return to the Premier League.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Leeds star asks to leave the club after refusing to join pre-season training camp - as Daniel Farke confirms his next destination
Mateo Joseph has asked to leave Leeds United. The 21-year-old Spaniard has refused to join up with Leeds' pre-season training camp in Germany and is now pushing for a move away from the club. Speaking to the media after his side beat SC Verl 4-1 in a pre-season friendly, Leeds boss Daniel Farke confirmed that Joseph has asked for a move to Spain, despite the striker having three years left on his contract. 'It was actually the plan to have him here (in Germany),' said Farke. With him the situation is quite clear. We really value and rate him otherwise we wouldn't have played him, especially in the beginning of the last successful campaign ahead of a golden boot winner in Joel Piroe and an experienced striker like Patrick Bamford. 'He had 39 appearances last season and double figures, when it came to starting in the Championship. When you do this with a 20-year-old guy, it's because we believe in him, trust him and back him. It's a sign of how much we value him and what we see in him.' 'Nevertheless, he came to me and asked for a new challenge and would like to move. He has also hinted that he prefers a move to Spain due to his Spanish roots. That was his call and that's ok. 'We want players who are excited about the project to play with Leeds United in the best league in the world and who want to be here with us and successful with us. I won't stand in the way because I want players who are buzzing to represent this club. For that I've said "OK" to Mateo, I accept this and won't stand in the way. 'On the other hand, we as a club have invested a lot in him - time, money and backing. He's on a long-term contract and we value him. This is for our key people and the board to decide the value. The truth is that no other club has met our expectations yet.' 'Because of that, we expected him to train and travel with us. He mentioned that he didn't feel ready for the trip to Stockholm. I accepted this because he started later with training. The day after, he said he didn't feel ready to travel to play the friendlies here in Germany.' 'It's not a situation I like. I've spoken honestly to him and strongly recommended him to be professional but he said he's not in a mental state to do this. What should I do? I can't call the police to drag him here on the training pitch. It was his decision and for that, he is still in England.' The news comes after Farke revealed over the weekend that he told Patrick Bamford that he isn't part of his Premier League plans. Leeds still have Joel Piroe, new signing Lukas Nmecha and Harry Gray as options to play up front but are interested in adding another striker to their ranks before the transfer window ends.
