Here are the latest Leeds United morning headlines on Sunday, 7 August 2022.
Kalimuendo update
Leeds United are set to make a second bid for Paris Saint Germain striker Arnaud Kalimuendo this week. That is according to Get French Football News, who claim that the Whites are looking to make an improved offer from the one that was turned down five weeks ago.
Leeds, though, are set to face heavy competition from Rennes for Kalimuendo’s signature, with the Ligue 1 side prepared to spend big on a striker following the sale of Mathys Tel to Bayern Munich. PSG have set an asking price of around €25 million for Kalimuendo, who has impressed new boss Christophe Galtier in pre-season.
Marsch on Klich
Leeds United head coach Jesse Marsch has praised midfielder Mateusz Klich after his impressive display in the opening day victory against Wolves. There has been speculation that Klich may depart Elland Road, with Marsch bolstering his midfield options this summer, bringing in the likes of Tyler Adams, Marc Roca and Darko Gyabi.
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However, Klich made a game-changing impact when introduced as a 65th minute substitute in the 2-1 victory over Wolves. Following his display, many Leeds fans on social media have called for Klich to stay, amid speculation that he may move on in the search of more game time ahead of this winter's World Cup.
"I think that if you guys have watched how I interact with the team and how things work, there's always emotion from me and from players," said Marsch, when asked if Klich's performance showed that he needs to remain at Elland Road.
"I was a player and I know what it's like to be on the pitch and be p----d off at your coach or frustrated with a game or frustrated with a teammate or whatever.”
Read more from Marsch here.
Lage on Marsch
Words from Jesse Marsch during Leeds United’s Saturday win crossed the line in opposition boss Bruno Lage’s book. Marsch allegedly said something so beyond the pale, Lage refused to accept any words from the American at full-time.
The two head coaches could be seen exchanging strong words as Lage made for the tunnel at the full-time whistle. The pair had several run-ins during the match and ultimately it proved too much for Lage to draw a line under the incidents at the end.
The Wolverhampton Wanderers boss would not divulge what Marsch said which angered him, but Lage felt it was one of those comments which is unacceptable on the touchline. He said: “[I hold] nothing against the manager.
“They won, [they played] absolutely great, but there was a point in the first half I heard something I didn't like. I said [that] to him and after, when you come at the end to apologise, there are some things in my opinion that you cannot say.”
Read more here.
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