Joe Donnohue

Former Chelsea midfielder seeks £56m in damages over contract dispute Ex-Chelsea, Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra is suing FIFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) for damages worth £56 million (€65m)

⚖️ Ex-Prem Lge midfielder Lassana Diarra seeking €65m (£56m) in damages from FIFA - could be landmark case for player contracts. Court of Justice of European Union (CJEU) found some FIFA transfer rules violated Diarra's right to free movement as a worker.

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Former Leeds United wonderkid's transfer price revealed as player rumoured to have already moved out of property Leeds United could recoup £5 million for goalkeeper Illan Meslier before the end of this summer's transfer window

🆕 Illan Meslier being offered around clubs in Europe for £5-6m this summer. Player is expected to leave after becoming third in the goalkeeping pecking order at #LUFC.

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Newcastle United's 'priority target' emerges as rivals' £80m loss increases transfer likelihood One of Newcastle United's priority transfer targets for the remainder of the summer window has been revealed

✍️ Story here. #NUFC #AVFC

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🚨 Jacob Ramsey an #NUFC target this summer, per
@theathleticfc.bsky.social. FFT understands #AVFC open to sale & player's terms not likely to be an issue for Newcastle to meet. Villa up against PSR having missed out on Champs Lge rev. Ramsey would help Newcastle meet UEFA homegrown quota.

El Khannouss struggled to have a huge impact in a poor Leicester team last season, but numbers from his time in Belgium show player's upside in a stronger team.

Work-rate, ball-carrying & how involved he is in dangerous phases were constants across past two seasons. #nufc

Newcastle United join race for Leeds United transfer target with release clause: report Newcastle United have reportedly joined the race for Leeds United transfer target Bilal El Khannouss

🔄 #NUFC interested in triggering Bilal El Khannouss' Leicester City release clause, per Telegraph. Morocco int'l assisted both Foxes goals vs Sheff Wed at the wknd. #LUFC have prev. made enquiries this summer - the 22 y/o is liked by Daniel Farke.

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Exclusive: 18-goal free agent open to offers as Leicester table lucrative contract Ex-Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill has announced his departure from Turf Moor after five years with the club

🆕 Excl: Josh Brownhill offered long-term deal by #LCFC after leaving Burnley on free. Scored 18 last season & wants new challenge. Player targeting PL & admires #LUFC project, but not clear if reciprocated by club. Ex-Clarets skipper open to move abroad.
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Been off grid for the past week, so overwhelmed to read all your messages and well-wishes - too many to thank individually but they’re greatly appreciated.

On a personal note, I’ll still be covering football, maybe even #LUFC occasionally, as a senior writer over at @fourfourtwo.com.

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YouTube video by Inside Elland Road Podcast EPISODE: T-Shirt Training

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Leeds United - Inside Elland Road: T-Shirt Training Joe and Graham discuss Gabriel Gudmundsson's arrival, Jack Harrison's return to pre-season training, bids for Sean Longstaff, overpaying on transfers and some Inside Elland Road transfer ne...

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⛳ Golfing Grandmother
♟ Transfer chess
🔌 Fibre optics
🍨 Joe's Ices
💰 Overpay

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Leeds United transfers: Whites consider options after Longstaff bid rejected Leeds United's third bid for Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff has been turned down.

🆕 #LUFC unsuccessful with their latest offer for Sean Longstaff. Club are now considering other options.

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LUFC transfers: Why underappreciated summer target makes Elland Road transfer sense Leeds United have been linked with a move for Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff this summer.

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Leeds United news: Sam Byram pens new Elland Road contract Leeds United have confirmed the extension of defender Sam Byram's Elland Road contract.

✍ As reported earlier today, Sam Byram signs new one-year deal at #LUFC. Premier League badge on the arm.

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Leeds waiting to hear if Newcastle have accepted latest offer. Player keen to come.

Leeds United transfers: Whites confirm Gudmundsson arrival and contract length Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Swedish international defender Gabriel Gudmundsson.

🚨 Gabriel Gudmundsson signs for #LUFC in a £10m deal. Fourth arrival of the summer window. First-choice left-back target follows first-choice centre-back target through the door.

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Leeds United transfers: Whites hold interest in 6ft 8in GK but deal difficult A Leeds United move for Serbian international goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic is unlikely, the YEP understands.

🧤 #LUFC recruitment structure understood to be fans of 6ft 8in 'keeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, however, the Serbian int'l has plenty of interest & player unlikely to choose Leeds. One of a number of GKs on Leeds' list, including Lyon's Lucas Perri.

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Leeds United news: Experienced man close to agreeing contract extension Leeds United defender Sam Byram is close to extending his stay at Elland Road for a third consecutive season.

🆕 Sam Byram close to extending his stay at #LUFC for a third season. 31 y/o qualifies as homegrown; Leeds need eight such players in 2025/26 Prem Lge squad. Details here.

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Leeds United transfers: Gudmundsson move edges closer Leeds United are close to their fourth signing of the summer transfer window.

🚨 #LUFC have agreed a £10m deal with Lille for Swedish international left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson. 26 y/o is set to become Leeds' fourth arrival of the summer window.

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Can a man not do the Pentagon Challenge during work hours in peace anymore??

German club reporting an option to buy in Wöber’s loan deal. #lufc

Understanding is that a loan move benefits #LUFC more from a PSR standpoint. Selling Wöber this summer at a price below ~£5m would see the club report a loss on their 2025/26 accounts, due to player amortisation costs.

Leeds United transfers: Max Wober leaves on season-long loan Leeds United defender Max Wober will spend the 2025/26 season on loan at Bundesliga side Werder Bremen.

🚨 Max Wober joins Bundesliga side Werder Bremen on a season-long loan for the duration of 2025/26. #lufc

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Leeds United news: First pictures of 'ritual-inspired' 2025/26 home shirt unveiled Leeds United have released their official 2025/26 Premier League home kit.

🚨 #LUFC's Lowfields Tunnel-inspired home shirt for 2025/26 is out now.

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YouTube video by Inside Elland Road Podcast EPISODE: Great Big Lads United

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Leeds United - Inside Elland Road: Great Big Lads United Joe and Graham discuss the signing of Sebastiaan Bornauw, his musical talent, a Leeds United dressing room doppelganger, the potential addition of transfer target Anton Stach, missing out on Habib ...

🆕🎙 Inside Elland Road Podcast

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🇫🇷 Jean-Kevin and Perri
🎹 Musician in our midst
😓 Junior's farewell
🇪🇺 Euro Bamford 2
🚂 Interrailing

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Leeds United news: Sunderland's aggressive transfer threat assessed amid £52m deficit Premier League survival is not secured by the magnitude of summer signings, even if Leeds United's relegation rivals Sunderland are making a strong case to remain in the top flight next season.

✍ Sunderland's business this summer is more sit-up-&-take-note than Leeds' sensible. Additional sting in tail for #LUFC as they're landing shared targets. #SAFC having to make up 24-point gap to Leeds & Burnley, though. Floors & ceilings assessed here.

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🚨 Sebastiaan Bornauw signs for Leeds United from VfL Wolfsburg for £5m. The Belgian is #LUFC’s third summer signing, second tallest.

Leeds United are interested in Hoffenheim's giant midfielder Anton Stach.

Latest on that and Gudmondsson in this piece.

#lufc

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