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Leeds still front runner to land Openda despite Everton interest In what has become one of the more intriguing transfer stories of the summer window, Belgian striker Loïs Openda finds himself at the centre of a unexpected bidding war with Leeds Utd at the front of the queue.  After his dream move to Juventus turned into a nightmare, manager Luciano Spalletti has lost patience, and is trying desperately to recoup his losses.  'The Old Lady' triggering a mandatory €40.6 million obligation-to-buy clause following his loan spell, but given he only managed two goals (and no assists) in 1100 minutes of game time, interested clubs are taking a massive gamble Attention shifted to Everton over the weekend, after the 'Liverpool Echo' pounced on a piece from 'Football Insider' claiming that Openda had been offered to the Toffee's.  What they fail to disclose is that he has been offered to a host of top flight clubs including Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest,  RC Lens, Rennes, Monaco, Eintracht Frankfurt and of course the super Whites. David Moyes is desperately seeking attacking options after a disappointing season in-front of goal, Beto (9 league goals), Dewsbury Hall (8), and Thierno Barry (also 8). Leeds still appear to be front-runners for Openda's signature. Daniel Farke too, is reportedly a big admirer of the Belgian and has been pushing for a loan-to-buy arrangement to minimise financial exposure.   Sources suggest Openda himself is keen on a move to Elland Road, viewing it as an opportunity to resurrect his career in English football.  Leeds are apparently prepared to offer a "significant" wage packet to secure his services.  Make no mistake though; any club signing Openda is taking a substantial gamble. Two goals and zero assists in 1,130 minutes of Serie A football represents genuinely poor returns!

Still can’t get over how stunning this looks in the flesh. Another iconic design by regular @Ofmooseandmen collaborator Fiachra McCarthy. A Football Odyssey is available to purchase online or from bookshops now - and if you don’t want to read it you can hang it on your wall.

RT @Footballguru69: World Cup 26 ⚽ 8 games down and our Danny takes the lead on 5/8, Rikki in 2nd with 4/8 and Joe in 3rd with 2/8 For to…

World Cup 26 ⚽️ plus Leeds United/general summer transfer window 26/27 Join myself (Rikki) and a couple of other Guru associates Danny (Danny Talks Leeds on YT📺) and Mr Marmite himself Joe Tiffany💻 as we talk World Cup⚽️ in general, cover Brazil🇧🇷 vs Morocco🇲🇦 and tittle tattle a little about summer transfer activity. Here on X Spaces at 22:00 UK tonight !

Some sad news to bring you. Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Watford, Millwall, Wolves and Swansea and played for Wales internationally, has died at the age of 64.

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RT @Footballguru69: Premier League🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 25/26 🏆 ⚠️Long Read- sort of So, Matty and myself were musing if we were forced to pick a title…

A Football Odyssey - Passion, Politics & The Beautiful Game is published by @Ofmooseandmen tomorrow. If you’re in the Leeds area, pop along to @TrumanBooks, where I’ll be signing copies between 4-5pm. I’m also appearing at @LeedsLit on Saturday and @SerenityRomiley on June 25.

RT @Footballguru69: World Cup 26 ⚽️ Danny (Danny talks Leeds on YT) and myself (Rikki) have decided to go head to head on every result (w-…

🚨 El Leeds United, en negociaciones con Sporting CP por Diomande. 🤝 Acuerdo VERBAL con el jugador. 💰 Sporting CP no quiere bajar de los 45M€ por el central. 🔜 Negociaciones en tramo final…

Bielsa wall is coming along nicely #lufc

🤍 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻 Leeds United can confirm that Illan Meslier will leave this summer upon the expiration of his contract. Everyone at the club thanks Illan for his service and wishes him all the best for the future

Leeds retained list in the next hour

World Cup 26 ⚽️ Join myself, Matty, football authors /writers @icwhs (Mick Clifford) @RJP_Writes (Rob Potts) and movie director/writer/actor @michaelheadact (Michael Head) for a preview of this summers proceedings in USA 🇺🇸 Canada🇨🇦 and Mexico🇲🇽 Tonight 20:00 UK time here on X

Publication of this labour of love is looming. Hope to see you at my book signing at @TrumanBooks this Friday (4-5pm). Tickets are also available for my Greater Manchester launch at @SerenityRomiley on June 25th, which will be hosted by sports journalist @JamesSweetnam99

⚽️ A World Cup treat! ⚽️ We can’t wait to welcome Rob Potts to Stockport on Thursday 25th June when he’ll be chatting to @JamesSweetnam99 about A FOOTBALL ODYSSEY - a fascinating look at how over 80 clubs around the world have transformed their communities. 🎫👇🏻

How has investment into the football club transformed the town of Wrexham? What’s Pablo Escobar’s football legacy in Medellin? Which rival ultras combined to bring down a government? You’ll find out this and lots more in my new book, published by @Ofmooseandmen on June 5th.