A former Sunderland player makes a daring prediction about being promoted, and a ‘large bid’ for a Celtic midfielder is revealed in the most recent Leeds United news.
Don Goodman said that Joel Piroe, a striker for Leeds United, is “too good for the Championship,” and he said he would be “really shocked” if Daniel Farke’s team didn’t put up a fight for promotion back to the Premier League.
The Whites had a rough start to the new season, earning only two points from their first three games. However, after that, they have been in excellent form, going six games without losing and keeping three straight clean sheets after Saturday’s remarkable 3-0 home victory over Watford.
In addition, the victory propelled Farke’s team into the Championship play-off spots ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s visit to Southampton, a team that has had trouble adjusting to life in the second tier after being demoted from the Premier League themselves.
Goodman, in an interview with Sky Sports, commended Farke’s attitude during what might be considered a difficult first summer in charge at Elland Road. He also feels that the offensive danger that Farke’s team offers will help the Whites battle for promotion over the second half of the season.
When asked if he’d be shocked if Leeds weren’t contending for promotion, the former Wolves and Sunderland striker responded, “Yes, I believe so. In those attacking areas, we’re starting to see true Championship talent.
Joel Piroe possesses qualities that are possibly too excellent for the Championship. I’m happy that Georginio Rutter has become comfortable and confident; add (Wilfried) Gnonto to the mix, and there are more people behind that as well; their possibilities are excellent.
You see, Daniel Farke had a really tough preseason due to all the incomings and outgoings, contract stipulations, and uncertainty about who would be there after the transfer window closed. Nevertheless, he maintained his composure. I was quite impressed with how he conducted himself and backed himself in the knowledge that things will start to fall into place eventually.
You see a club today that, like Leicester, you’d be really surprised if they weren’t in contention for the top two, and at the very least, the top six.
Peter Grant, a Celtic legend, said Leeds United made “a big bid” for Matt O’Riley, a Danish Under-21 international, during the summer transfer window.
Matt O’Riley celebrates defeating Livingston 2-0.
The former Milton Keynes Dons and Fulham midfielder joined the Scottish Premiership champions in the January 2022 transfer window, and he immediately made an impact by making his debut against Hearts on the road and scoring his first Celtic goal against Aberdeen just a few weeks later.
In addition to helping his team win the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup last season as part of a historic triple, O’Riley has now won the Premiership title twice. Grant, who made over 360 appearances for the Hoops during a 15-year spell with the club, has stated Leeds were one of the teams linked with a transfer for the 22-year-old over the summer.
Reo Hatate, a teammate of O’Riley’s at Celtic, was asked about his future in an interview with Go Radio. O’Riley said, “Just perform, and if you perform, take a page out of Matt O’Riley’s book, for example.
He has been the topic of much discussion, and it appears that Leeds made an offer for him. Everything of the type. I believe they made a significant offer for him. If so, he has demonstrated to everyone why they made a bid for him. He has put on incredible performances.
