Leeds United fans will hope that they watch a far more dogged display from their side against Middlesbrough this mid-week in the EFL Cup after collectively shaking their heads at the defensive mess they were subjected to versus Portsmouth in the Championship.
Those packed into Elland Road from the home side’s perspective would have loved the free-flowing football being served up, as three goals were scored, but three strikes were also leaked as John Mousinho’s men somewhat fortuitously collected a share of the points.
Those packed into Elland Road from the home side’s perspective would have loved the free-flowing football being served up, as three goals were scored, but three strikes were also leaked as John Mousinho’s men somewhat fortuitously collected a share of the points.
🚨🔵 Bashir Humphreys will leave Chelsea in the coming days either on loan or permanent.
Leeds United and Burnley among clubs showing concrete interest, Bundesliga clubs also keen as England U21 international will try new chapter.
As it stands, Chelsea prefer a sale. pic.twitter.com/ShgPqOAjpx
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2024
The Whites aren’t alone in their interest of the highly tipped England U21 international, however, with fellow Championship side Burnley also keen on adding Humphreys to their ranks, as Scott Parker goes about assembling his own promotion-ready squad at Turf Moor.
Previously out on loan in the EFL with Swansea City, the exciting 21-year-old could well view a move to Elland Road as a huge one for his personal development, having seen what Farke managed to get out of Joe Rodon when the Welshman left the glamour of the Premier League behind for a promotion fight in the league below.
This sale, however, could end up being a permanent one as per Romano, over a temporary loan switch, with Humphreys’ worth coming in at around the £4m mark when looking at Football Transfers’ most up-to-date valuation.
Humphreys made 24 appearances for the Swans last campaign whilst out on loan, acclimatising to the demands of the tough and unforgiving division, readying himself for a new challenge to come potentially with Leeds.
The time could be right for the 21-year-old to call the Championship his permanent home now, therefore, after he has been completely absent from Chelsea’s pre-season plans under Enzo Maresca, and he did also shine out in Wales last season in spurts.
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