Here are your latest Leeds United headlines for Monday, June 5, 2023.
Graham Potter future
Leeds United's reported interest in former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter has caused French side Nice to change their plans this summer. RMC report that Nice were interested in bringing Potter to Ligue 1, but have now turned their attentions elsewhere after learning of Leeds and Leicester's interest.
Both sides were relegated from the Premier League last month, of course, and are looking for a fresh start in the Championship. While Potter's Chelsea experience didn't go to plan, he is still a well respected coach whose work at Brighton impressed many. Nice had been keen on Potter, but could now turn their attentions to another man linked with Leeds, Regis le Bris.
“The name of Régis Le Bris, extended with all his staff at the end of March, has emerged several times in recent weeks in Nice, but it is not unanimous," report RMC Sport. “The Ineos clan would favor a more experienced profile at the top level, like Graham Potter. This track nevertheless cooled off against the interests of English clubs such as Crystal Palace, Leeds and Leicester.”
Leeds United are expected to take their time over their head coach appointment, with a decision to be made before the players return for pre-season training.
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Don't panic message
Peterborough owner Darragh MacAnthony has told Leeds United supporters not to panic as he launched a staunch defence of Andrea Radrizzani and predicted a 49ers takeover would see the Whites return to the Premier League and stay there.
He told talkSPORT: "I think they're going to be all right. I think the 49ers will buy it and I think he knows the deal is going to be done, hence why he's buying Sampdoria. The 49ers will buy it, and by the way, the people who own the 49ers, we're talking billions.
"Leeds will be a force. If the fans are listening, don't panic. You will be back in the Premier League, and once you get back again within the next 24 months, you won't leave it."
Drameh interest
Premier League new boys Luton Town and Burnley are both reportedly keen on Leeds United full-back Cody Drameh. The 21-year-old impressed on loan at Luton last season, as Rob Edwards' side reached the Premier League following their win over Coventry City in the Championship play-off final.
Leeds are hoping he wants to stay at Elland Road, but Fabrizio Romano reports that Luton are keen to make the deal permanent, while Vincent Kompany's Burnley are also interested.
Ironically, the loan move was intended to give Drameh more experience before returning to the Leed squad, but with the Whites now in the Championship, a Premier League move could be tempting.
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