A round-up of the latest morning Leeds United headlines on Friday, 16 September.
Barcelona's Raphinha outlines reason behind Leeds United departure
Raphinha has revealed his move to Barcelona was something he always wanted following his Leeds United exit this past summer.
The Brazilian international left Elland Road after spending two seasons in West Yorkshire in favour of a move to join the Catalan giants where his idol, Ronaldinho used to play.
Ultimately, it was a decision plenty of Leeds fans can understand. While it was disappointing for them to lose such an impressive player, the Whites did not stand in Raphinha's way when it came to his dream move.
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"I was very happy wearing the Leeds shirt," Raphinha told Brazilian outlet UOL.
"I worked with Bielsa, a very demanding guy who welcomed me with open arms. In fact, I enjoy working with demanding people.
"When people ask me if I imagined leaving Leeds for the biggest club in the world, which is Barcelona, and joining the Brazilian national team within a year, I answer that I not only imagined it, but also managed to achieve it.
Jesse Marsch fined £10,000 and handed touchline ban after Brentford red card
Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch has been fined £10,000 and given a touchline ban by the FA following improper conduct in the Whites recent 5-2 defeat to Brentford.
Marsch was incensed after the officials refused to award Leeds a penalty when Crysencio Summerville went down in the box under a challenge from Bees defender Aaron Hickey.
His outburst earned him a red card after making his feelings known to referee Robert Jones on the touchline on what was an afternoon to forget for Marsch and co. The Leeds boss had until last Friday to respond to the charges, following a breach of FA Rule E3.
'He's so quick' - What fans can expect from Wilfried Gnonto ahead of Leeds United debut
Italian international Wilfried Gnonto looks set to make his first appearance as Leeds United player for the Under 21s against Southampton this evening.
The teenage starlet move to Elland Road on deadline day from FC Zurich, and has been given a couple of weeks to get settled in following the postponement of matches in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II's passing.
The 18-year-old will get his firs taste of Elland Road when he faces the Saints and is set to be greeted by over 10,000 fans who have bought tickets to watch the Whites U21s in action.
But what can supporters expect from Gnonto? Here's everything Leeds supporters should be looking out for on Friday night...
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