LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 21: The Leeds United club badge on a corner flag during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Chelsea FC at Elland Road on August 21, 2022 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
‘The blame lies with him’ – Did Leeds United have a successful summer transfer window?
Leeds United were always set for a busy summer transfer window after relegation and with all said and done, the focus is firmly on the football now.
Leeds United saw some of their standout players move on from the club this summer, as is expected with every relegated club.
The busy summer hasn’t translated to a great start to the season though. Daniel Farke’s side sit in 15th place after a win, three draws and a defeat in their opening five games. The hope will be that they can really kick on now that the window is done, but time will tell just how that pans out.
Let’s take a look at the ins and outs at Elland Road this summer…
Our assessment…
“Hopefully, there won’t be many more summers like that for Leeds United. It was a turbulent one from start to finish and thankfully, the focus can now be firmly on footballing matters as Farke looks to get his new squad going.
“In terms of outgoings, it was a bit of a disaster. The Whites were made to pay for the pitfalls of previous influential figures like Orta with most of their key assets heading out on loan, providing barely any financial benefit. A late loan exit for Luis Sinisterra really summed up the window and the transfer saga surrounding Willy Gnonto was no doubt a disruptive one.
“Ultimately, the Italian starlet has remained and hopefully, his ability can shine through after a tough few months. Getting Jaidon Anthony in return for Sinisterra is pretty good too.
“In terms of incomings, Leeds have done pretty well. Joel Piroe is arguably the best striker in the division and midfielders Ampadu, Gruev and Kamara could prove formidable at this level as well. The loan signings of Anthony and especially Djed Spence look like impressive bits of business too.
“All in all, incomings have been pretty successful. The outgoings though, they have just emphasised the failings of the previous regime and figures like Orta – most of the blame lies with him. But now, the hope will be that Leeds can start to look forward under Farke.”
