With their second season back in the Premier League on the horizon, Leeds United are still looking to complete more transfer business before the end of the month.
The Whites have already done well to welcome the likes of Harry Wilson and, most recently, James Trafford for a club-record fee, but now have the task of opening the exit door to let players leave.
Among those players is Largie Ramazani. The winger spent last season on loan at Valencia and could be heading for another exit just months later.
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Largie Ramazani for Valencia 25/26 |
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Minutes |
1,224 |
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Goals |
6 |
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Assists |
1 |
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Dribble success |
40% |
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Chances created per 90 |
1.18 |
It comes at a time when Daniel Farke is opting out of using out-and-out wingers, having switched to a back five to turn Leeds’ form around last season.
That makes players like Ramazani surplus to requirements. However, that does not mean Leeds will cave in the face of just about any offer. After a summer of spending, the 49ers are seemingly keen to bring in some extra funds of their own.
Whether that lasts the test of time remains to be seen, but for the time being, those at Elland Road are yet to give into Ramazani’s demands.
Of course, it’s easy to see why the winger is eyeing a swift exit. The 25-year-old proved to be an important player for Valencia last season, ending the campaign with six goals and one assist. Whilst he’s surplus to requirements in Yorkshire, Ramazani would be a key addition back in Spain.
Leeds standing firm on Ramazani stance
According to Superdeporte in Spain, as relayed by Sport Witness, Leeds are currently refusing to let Ramazani join Valencia as they look to seal a permanent sale rather than a loan.
They want the winger off their books and the player is desperate to re-join the club where he spent last season on a temporary deal, but Valencia are yet to show any intention of paying a permanent fee to secure his signature.
This leaves Ramazani at somewhat of a crossroads. Having been left out of Farke’s pre-season tour, it’s clear that his future lies away from Elland Road, but time is running out for a move to take place. At 25, the Belgian cannot waste his prime years watching on from the reserves.
This is reportedly a crucial week for the winger’s future even if it’s not Valencia who launch an offer. 49ers Enterprises have interest from several clubs and are unwilling to back down from their demand for a permanent departure.
Leeds considering move to sign Liam Delap
Ramazani’s potential departure could fund a move for Chelsea’s Liam Delap. Reports have claimed that Leeds are considering a move for the former Ipswich Town forward, who certainly needs an exit out of Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.
It wasn’t so long ago that Leeds were reviving the form of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, before reaping the rewards. Next up could be Delap. The forward endured a disastrous debut season at Chelsea last time out and, with Danny Welbeck arriving, will struggle for minutes under Xabi Alonso.
