Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has made some big decisions this summer, and are prepared to stick to his guns. Patrick Bamford has been asked to find a new club, and Mateo Joseph has been made aware that his actions in the last few weeks have made his position untenable.
The Leeds boss is clear that once Joseph refused to turn up for pre-season training and handed in a transfer request, he became persona non grata in the squad ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League. Farke only wants players who are prepared to fight for the cause at Elland Road.
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Joseph has admirers in the Leeds hierarchy, but the manager is clear about not wanting him in the squad. However, Leeds have already rejected a bid from Real Betis for him this summer, and have a firm transfer stance.
Leeds are only open to loan offers for the striker with no mechanism for a permanent deal, and are in no mood to sell him in the ongoing summer transfer window.
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Real Betis are ready to play the waiting game to sign the Leeds United striker
Real Betis are still interested in signing the Leeds striker, and have continued to monitor the situation at Elland Road this summer.
However, according to Estadio Deportivo, the Spanish club are not averse to the idea of dragging the saga towards the end of the transfer window.
Betis are not interested in signing the striker on a straightforward loan deal, and have no interest in doing a deal on Leeds’ terms this summer.
However, the club are aware that Leeds will come under pressure to find a solution towards the end of the window as Fark and Joseph’s relationship has hit rock bottom.
The Spaniard wants to leave, and Farke has made it clear he doesn’t want him in his squad following the transfer request.
Betis are hopeful that if the saga drags, Leeds will agree to do a deal on their terms and let Joseph move on this summer.
The Spaniards are more than happy to play the waiting game and force Leeds’ hands towards the final days of the transfer window.
Leeds need to find a solution soon
Joseph’s situation at Leeds has become untenable. He wants to return to Spain, and Farke wants him gone as well, but his future is yet to be sorted out.
However, Leeds do not want to be pushovers and let Joseph dictate the terms of his departure. They want some control over his future if he leaves this summer.
But with Farke drawing a clear line in the sand, Leeds’ options are limited and Betis are aware that the club want to move the Spaniard on before the end of the window.
Leeds and Betis will hope to meet in the middle at some point and let Joseph return to Spain in the ongoing transfer window.
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