Beren Cross
@berencross
Leeds United writer with The Athletic.
Leeds United have announced their travelling party for the USA training camp and three friendlies. No major surprises. Noah Okafor omitted to allow more time off after a deep World Cup run. Returning loanees (Max Wober, Joe Gelhardt, Largie Ramazani and Jack Harrison) not included. #lufc
Leeds United announce Jayden Lienou has signed a new three-year contract to 2029. Eighteen-year-old left-back arrived from Manchester City last summer. Trains with the first team and was involved in matchday squads towards the end of last season. #lufc
Top lines from last season: back-foot defending (clearances, blocks, reactive rather than proactive), launched passes, tackle success, aerial success and goal threat. #lufc
Graphics from @anantaajith.bsky.social underline the similarities and differences with Struijk last season. Each were reactive, back-foot defenders last season. Struijk got through more headers and was more involved in build-up. Muharemovic dribbled out with the ball a little more. #lufc
Leeds United announce Alex Cairns has signed a new two-year deal. #lufc bsky.app/profile/bere...
Leeds United have submitted plans to build a new fan park, holding 2,000 fans, across the road from Elland Road's Jack Charlton Stand. #lufc
Leeds United confirm Harry Wilson's arrival. He's signed a four-year contract after his deal expired at Fulham. Really good signing. #lufc www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
He's more than just a finisher, however. His underlying data shows he is classed as a playmaker in this dashboard from @markcarey93.bsky.social. Couldn't help noticing how similar his profile was to Igor Paixao's last season, just from the other flank. #lufc
For several seasons, Wilson has outperformed his xG. This went further last season. Only Semenyo and Kroupi had a wider gap between goals and xG. Leeds will hope he can continue to bury difficult chances in this fashion. His technique and ball-striking is eye-catching. #lufc
Leeds United have released their new away kit. Another yellow classic. #lufc
Premier League has advised Leeds United, and other Premier League teams affected by prospective FA Cup progress, will have their April 25 to 26 games moved to the preceding midweek, April 21 to 23. #lufc
Chairman Paraag Marathe and managing director Robbie Evans lay wreaths at the Chris Loftus-Kevin Speight plaque. Friends and family in attendance. #lufc
Of the many brilliant reactions to the Stach rocket, my favourite might be Gudmundsson's. As everyone else runs wild, he just stands still, not quite believing his eyes. Looks over his shoulder to check Stach's a real person. Then scratches his head. #lufc
Leeds United have announced the signing of youth attacker Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher from Manchester United. He's Leeds-born and has signed a contract to 2028. Capped by Serbia at youth level, he starts with the under-21s at Thorp Arch. #lufc
Leeds United have announced the arrival of Leonard Ngenge. He's an 18-year-old centre-back with two senior Nigeria caps. He'll start with the under-21s and go from there. Contracted until June 2027. #lufc
Leeds have now confirmed Buonanotte's loan. Could be a great addition. #lufc