Wednesday Morning Hot Links
Leeds United Links
Jamie Carragher insists that Kostas Tsimikas will leave Liverpool.
Feyenoord’s Igor Paixao wouldn’t say No to Leeds United.
After helping Lecce stay in Italy’s Serie A last season, striker Nicola Krstovic is being eyed by Leeds United.
Leeds have apparently dropped the price on Joe Gelhardt in an effort to get out from under his salary (which reportedly doubled thanks to a contract clause as soon as Leeds got promoted).
New Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher explained why he chose Brentford.
Leeds-linked Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has held talks about joining West Ham.
The Kalvin Phillips reunion looks increasingly unlikely.
The Guardian: Lessons for Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland as they try to simply survive in the Premier League.
The Under-21 European Championships will be a litmus test for Leeds’ Mateo Joseph’s future at Elland Road.
Former Leeds Transfer Man Victor Orta, who made two good decisions in his time at Leeds in Marcelo Bielsa and Raphinha, is leaving Sevilla (who only narrowly escaped relegation from La Liga).
Elsewhere
Manchester City have agreed to a £46 million deal for AC Milan’s midfielder Tijjani Reijndeers.
Liverpool are close to signing Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez. But Cody Gakpo to Bayern Munich?
Tottenham’s decision on whether or not to keep manager Ange Postecoglou is “imminent".
Arsenal have released twenty players. And Martin Zubimendi himself has debunked the “Zubimendi to Arsenal” rumors.
Brentford has a job posting on LinkedIn for an assistant head coach.
CBS Sports: Analyzing Emma Hayes’ first year with the USWNT.
Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor says he will sell his shares if it means Palace get to play in the Europa League next season.
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been on trial for spot-fixing (deliberately getting Yellow Cards in an effort to impact betting markets) but has to wait “four to eight weeks” for a verdict. West Ham were on the verge of selling Paqueta to Manchester City for £80 million in 2023, and now have to wait through another transfer window to find out what will happen to him. West Ham finished the 2024-25 season in 14th Place in the Premier League.
Not only does the Premier League have financial regulations, but UEFA (European Soccer’s governing body) has slightly different rules, and Chelsea and Aston Villa are in a bit of trouble. Barcelona, predictably, are in worse trouble.
Middlesbrough have fired manager Michael Carrick (and Former Leeds United Great Jonathan Woodgate) after failing to make the Championship playoffs for a second straight year, and failing to get promoted in three seasons since he took charge.
After 28 years playing professional soccer - and 51 transfers - Jefferson Louis will be the assistant head coach at Slough Town.
What To Watch: Wednesday
2pm: UEFA Nations League Semifinal: Germany vs Portugal. FS1.
7pm: Stanley Cup Finals Game 1: Edmonton vs Florida. TNT/HBO Max.