Here are the latest Leeds United morning headlines on Monday, 15 August 2022.
Gnonto talks
Leeds United are reportedly in talks over a deal for FC Zurich forward Wilfried Gnonto, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Whites are looking to tie up a deal by August 25 for a fee in the region of €5 million.
Whether Gnonto would be the first team striker signing remains to be seen, though at just 18 he has already been capped four times by Italy. He has scored one goal and provided as many assists in those matches, both of which came against Germany.
Wagner discussions confirmed
Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin has revealed Jesse Marsch approached him about signing Kai Wagner. Leeds United have been linked with a move for the German left-back, who joined the MLS outfit in 2019.
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Wagner’s contract expires at the end of December but the Union have an option to extend by another year. The 25-year-old starred in their 4-1 victory against Chicago Fire on Sunday to extend their lead at the top of the table.
Ahead of the clash, Philadelphia media outlet Brotherly Game relayed what Curtin said about the Leeds links pre-match. A tweet read: “Curtin says he's talked with Jesse Marsch about Kai Wagner's status.
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Tuchel to miss Leeds v Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel could be forced to watch from the stands as Leeds United take on Chelsea next weekend. The Blues boss was shown a red card after the full-time whistle after clashing with Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte.
Both managers were dismissed and will serve a one-match suspension provided the Premier League upholds the decision which looks likely. After Spurs’ first equaliser midway through the second half, the pair clashed and the game drew to a halt.
An initial yellow card did not prevent Tuchel and Conte from clashing again at the final whistle - moments after Harry Kane snatched a 96th-minute equaliser. An argument escalated when the two went to shake hands following a full-blooded affair at Stamford Bridge.
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