Player that Leeds United were in pole position to sign was left out of squad on Saturday afternoon.
Leeds United are set to announce the signing of Manor Solomon after completing a £10m deal for Largie Ramazani, but another attacking star Leeds wanted was left out of his side’s squad on Saturday.
Ramazani has come in from Spanish side Almeria as a replacement for Crysencio Summerville and at some point in the next few hours, Leeds are expected to announce the loan signing of winger Solomon.
That would leave Leeds in a much better place in terms of attacking options after losing Summerville and Georginio Rutter. Brenden Aaronson has also returned to Leeds, leaving Daniel Farke’s side well-stocked.
They are not the only two players to be linked with a move to Elland Road, with other attacking options also considered by Leeds. One of those options was left out of a Championship promotion rival’s squad.
Scott Parker makes Manuel Benson decision as Burnley lose 1-0
Despite the loss of Jack Clarke, Regis Le Bris has started life at Sunderland in excellent fashion. They have won all three league games without conceding a goal against Cardiff, Sheffield Wednesday and Burnley.
Burnley had been expected to get a result against Sunderland on Saturday, but even with the Black Cats going down to 10 men on Saturday, Sunderland held on to win 1-0 against Scott Parker’s new outfit.
Prior to the match, Parker decided to leave Manuel Benson out of the side. The 27-year-old, who has one Angola cap to his name, has been linked with Leeds with Leeds said to be on ‘pole position’ for Benson.
What Parker said about Benson and other possible Burnley exits
Burnley have just confirmed the exit of Dara O’Shea to big-spending Ipswich in a deal said to be worth north of £15m. But Parker confirmed O’Shea is unlikely to be the last to leave, as per the Burnley Express.
“Everyone is working tirelessly in to try and bring some players in and no doubt players will be leaving. Players that don’t want to be at the football club, it’s clear that’s not what we’re going to develop here.”
Whether Leeds are still interested in Benson remains to be seen ahead of the signing of Solomon and with Ramazani through the door. Sunderland and Norwich have also been linked with the Burnley star.
