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LEEDS UNITED PLOT JANUARY SHOCKER TO DISRUPT LAMPARD’S PLANS

Leeds United are targeting a January move for Coventry City's USMNT striker Haji Wright. With 8 goals this season, Wright is on the radar as Daniel Farke looks to bolster his attack, with Norwich's Josh Sargent also a potential option.

Leeds United plot January shocker to disrupt Lampard’s plans
Leeds orchestrate midseason transfer surprise - COURTESY/PHOTO

As November draws near, Leeds United will undoubtedly be keeping an eye on January deals, and Daniel Farke is rumoured to be interested in Coventry City star Haji Wright.

If you were to identify any problems with Leeds' current struggle to remain in the Premier League, you would most likely point to the attack.

It is impressive to score nine goals in nine games. Leeds is ranked 11th for xG (11.5) and eighth for big chances (20). Nonetheless, both originality and completion could use some work.

Ahead of the January transfer window, Leeds United is planning to acquire Coventry City star Haji Wright.
There will already be work being done to set goals if Leeds decides to use the January window to make attacking additions.

Haji Wright, the standout striker for Coventry City, has reportedly come into the club's sights this month, according to Leeds United News.

This season, the 27-year-old attacker for the USMNT has been playing well. He has already scored eight goals for Frank Lampard's team in 11 Championship games. Wright has made 84 appearances since joining the Sky Blues and scored 36 league goals.

When Coventry plays Wrexham on Friday night, they have an opportunity to momentarily increase their lead at the top of the league to six points.

Leeds United is also thinking about Norwich City, and Daniel Farke and Josh Sargent are getting back together. Wright is not the only American player in the Championship who is reportedly being targeted. Josh Sargent of Norwich City has long been a target, according to the article.

Sargent, 25, scored five goals in his first four games of the season, but he has not scored since, as Liam Manning is under a lot of pressure. After 12 games, Farke's old team is in the Championship relegation zone.

With a deal that runs until the summer of 2028, the Canaries striker has been with the team since Farke's last summer window at Carrow Road.

Does Leeds United's survival attempt require the signing of a Championship striker?
For finishing in the penalty area, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has received a lot of criticism. Would a Championship signing, however, have such a significant impact?

In comparison to their influence on our performances, Wright and Sargent would both be extremely expensive, and that money would be better spent elsewhere.

We need a right-winger who can provide goals and much more inventiveness. For instance, if a player of Wright's calibre costs £20 million, the money would be better spent on a winger who can start on the right.

Both of them are capable players who would provide us with depth, but we require more than simply solid choices.

CONOR GALLAGHER CONFIRMED AS "VITAL" STARTER FOR SPURS FOLLOWING BENTANCUR’S INJURY LAYOFF

Conor Gallagher proved the doubters wrong against Man City. Discover why his €40m move to Tottenham is finally paying off for Spurs.

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Conor Gallagher secured first Spurs assist as Tottenham snatched a point at City

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid both decided Conor Gallagher wasn’t worth the trouble. At Chelsea, he had his moments—Pochettino liked him, but the fans never really warmed up. When Chelsea shipped him off to Atletico, it made sense. Enzo Fernandez stepped up, took over Gallagher’s role, and fit in perfectly next to Caicedo, with Cole Palmer adding that extra spark up front.

Things didn’t get much better for Gallagher in Spain. He barely got a chance at Atleti, lost his spot in the starting eleven, and pretty much ended up on the transfer list before anyone had time to blink. Interest was lukewarm at best until the winter window rolled around. Aston Villa wanted him and went after him pretty aggressively, but then Tottenham swooped in late. Spurs needed someone to patch up the midfield after Bentancur’s injury, so they just paid up—40 million euros, no hesitation.

His start at Tottenham? Rough. Honestly, that was to be expected. He’d played well at Palace before, but after his struggles at Atleti, he needed time to adjust. Sitting on the bench in Spain didn’t do him any favours.

Then Gallagher showed up. People doubted whether he could really add creativity and move the ball forward for Spurs, so his early struggles got people worried. But then came the 2-2 draw against Manchester City. He suddenly looked like the player both Ange Postecoglou and Thomas Frank were so desperate to sign.

Against City, Gallagher flipped the script. He set up a crucial assist, drove play forward on the dribble, and kept drawing fouls—everything the Spurs needed. Defensively, he was all over the place in a good way: two tackles, three interceptions, a full 90 minutes, and a huge part of the Spurs clawing their way back into the game.

Tottenham fans loved it. They saw the effort, the attitude, and the hunger to win. Gallagher just wouldn’t quit, and in that second half, he, Xavi Simons, Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke ran the show. Four of those guys have been carrying Spurs lately, so Gallagher is fitting right in with them. That’s a pretty good sign he’s going to work out just fine in North London.

AC MILAN MEDICAL FAILURE: THE HIDDEN KNEE INJURY THAT CRUSHED MATETA’S £30M MOVE

Jean-Philippe Mateta's £30m move to AC Milan is OFF. Discover why a failed medical has put his France World Cup dreams in jeopardy.

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Mateta’s "dream move" suddenly turned toxic.

Jean Philippe-Mateta’s got a real headache right now. The Crystal Palace striker just watched his £30 million dream move to AC Milan blow up at the last minute, all because a knee problem showed up during his medical.

The thing is, Mateta’s been carrying this injury for a while. Now he’s stuck: should he go under the knife and try to recover in time for the World Cup? He wants to make the France squad this summer, but nothing’s guaranteed. Even if he has surgery, there’s no telling if he’ll be fit enough—or have enough time on the pitch—to convince Didier Deschamps he deserves a spot.

The injury’s been dragging him down anyway. It’s messing with his form and his game time, and he’s worried he won’t get a real shot at proving himself for France if he isn’t at his best.

It’s tough because he’s coming off a fantastic year at Palace. FA Cup winner, big goals, helped the club reach Europe—it’s been a dream run. But now he might have to go back to Selhurst Park, even though he’s made it clear he’s had enough and wants out.

Honestly, it feels like only a matter of time before he leaves. His contract runs out next summer, and Palace can’t risk losing him for nothing. They’ve already watched Marc Guehi go to Man City for a bargain, just because his deal was running down.

Now Mateta has to sit down with Palace and the doctors to figure out what to do about his knee. Surgery would sideline him for months, probably killing his World Cup chances.

He’s gutted about Milan falling through, especially after Juventus cooled their interest and Nottingham Forest had an offer turned down. Over the weekend, he even unfollowed Palace on Instagram and posted a fed-up emoji. No one really knows if he’ll even make the squad for the Brighton game.

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