Fabrizio Romano, the renowned football transfer expert, has delivered a blow to Leeds United fans with his latest update on the team’s pursuit of potential signings.
As the January transfer window nears its end, Leeds United have been linked with several players, but the club has yet to secure any significant additions to the squad. Despite manager Daniel Farke’s assurances that the team would be “quiet” during the window, it seems that the recruitment team has been working behind the scenes to explore late deals.
Recent reports had suggested that Leeds United were interested in signing Matt Targett from Newcastle United. However, it appears that the move is now off the table, as Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that another player, Lloyd Kelly, is set to join Juventus from Newcastle.
Fabrizio Romano Confirms Lloyd Kelly Move to Juventus
According to Romano, the deal for Kelly to join Juventus on a permanent basis has been agreed, with the player set to undergo his medical tests in Turin. This development effectively rules out the possibility of Targett leaving Newcastle, as the club was only willing to part ways with one of the two defenders before the transfer deadline.
The news of Kelly’s impending move to Juventus comes as a disappointment for Leeds United fans, who were hoping to see the club make at least one signing during the January transfer window. The team’s lack of activity in the market has been a source of frustration for supporters, who are eager to see the club strengthen its squad and improve its chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.
Writing was on the Wall for Leeds United and Matt Targett
Even before Fabrizio Romano’s update on Kelly’s move to Juventus, it was becoming clear that Leeds United‘s pursuit of Targett was not going to come to fruition. Reports had suggested that Watford had a bid rejected for the defender, indicating that Newcastle had no intention of letting him go during the January transfer window.
With the clock ticking down and the transfer deadline fast approaching, Daniel Farke and his recruitment team may now need to shift their focus to other potential targets or even explore options in different positions. The limited time remaining in the window may put additional pressure on the club to act quickly and decisively in the search for new signings.
Despite the disappointment, Leeds United fans can take solace in the knowledge that the club’s management is working hard to strengthen the squad and improve the team’s chances of survival in the Premier League. As the window closes, the focus will shift to the team’s on-field performance and its ability to secure the necessary points to avoid relegation.
