Transfers will have to be pinpointed from the 49ers in the summer, but it will be difficult to plan ahead with Leeds United’s future undecided.
It’s always a conundrum for teams when their season ending creates a domino effect for future endeavours, and that is certainly the case for the Whites when it comes to the promotion race.
Adding to this, there has been a real shake-up behind the scenes, with Angus Kinnear and Nick Hammond seemingly leaving.
Before Leeds can even fathom putting together a plan, they need their backroom team spot on.
Nevertheless, it hasn’t stopped Farke from reigniting his interest in a sought-after forward.
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Leeds United face transfer battle for Jonathan Rowe’s signature
Jonathan Rowe is a familiar name to Leeds fans, having had a transfer saga back in the summer.
When at Norwich City, Rowe was a key target for Leeds, as Farke was looking to sign the 21-year-old after an impressive season at Norwich.
Rowe’s statistics for Norwich City in the 23/24 Championship season
Games played 34
Goals 12
Assists 2
Successful dribbles 36
Duels won % 52%
However, the Canaries winger opted for a loan move to Marseille instead under Roberto De Zerbi which hasn’t exactly gone to plan for him.
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Rowe has struggled in France and has only amassed 36 minutes from his last seven games, as it is likely that the winger is on the move again this summer.
Jeunes Footeux have given the latest update as Leeds could face a transfer battle with none other than Kinnear.
As per the report, Norwich City let the winger join Marseille with an obligation to buy, which is set at £12.5m.
Everton join Leeds with interest in the 21-year-old, as Farke’s side will have to tussle with Everton for Rowe’s signature, and both clubs are taking advantage of Marseille’s potential need to get rid of him.
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Kinnear set to cause Leeds more problems with ‘magic’ Rowe
It’s proving likely that Kinnear leaving the club doesn’t mean Leeds fans have seen the last of him.
The future Everton CEO is not only causing problems with Rowe now, but Everton also want Manor Solomon.
These are two deals that could take centre-stage in Leeds’ transfer window, and with Kinnear’s involvement it won’t help matters.
Leeds should go all guns blazing for Rowe, as his Norwich teammate Shane Duffy said he’s ‘got that bit of magic’ (Pink Un), but his word shouldn’t be the only reason as he’s proven his worth in England.
Kinnear is ruffling feathers in the Leeds camp and the 49ers will have a hard task ahead of them to secure Rowe, who is dreaming of an England call-up (GFFN).