last month, sports witness He shared the optimistic outlook in Italy regarding Leeds United’s Jack Harrison.

The attacker had joined Fiorentina on loan from the Whites, with Tottenham’s Manor Solomon also ending up at La Viola.

Harrison made an impact in his first two games, coming off the bench and getting an assist in a 2–2 draw against Torino. Right after that, the Englishman became a regular starter. He started against Como and scored in an important 1–0 win over Pisa.

Unfortunately for Fiorentina, they were on the receiving end of a huge 3–0 defeat against Udinese. Harrison started in that game and failed to make an impression, disappointing greatly with his ability in the final third.

Now the Leeds United loanee is coming under criticism and it’s coming from a number of angles.

Many are not impressed with the Leeds United player

Journalist Riccardo Trevisani spoke to Cronache di Spogliatoio about the winger.

He had some harsh words about him, especially in the wake of the Udinese defeat. The Italian also compared him to Tottenham’s Solomon.

He said- Via violanews: : “Harrison is an irrelevant player, he doesn’t move anything; Solomon is much better. If yesterday was worse than usual, it is because Dodo and Solomon were missing, who, along with Keane, are the most in-form players at Fiorentina.”

La Nazione’s Stefano Cecchi also dropped Harrison’s name, and it was not positive.

The journalist told Toscana TV – relayed by fiorentinanews: : “I hope this is due to the change in formation. The problem is that nothing worked. Harrison, defense. I will not criticize Rugani, he played so poorly that it is not worth talking about.

He further said: “Gudmundsson? He’s played three good games this year, I expect a lot more from a player like him than Harrison.”

Harrison finds himself under pressure

The 29-year-old would always have been criticized had he not been an instant hero. Fiorentina are battling relegation, which is not their expected situation. The team is in shocking form and the crisis situation means fingers are being pointed.

Fiorentina have the option to buy him permanently from Leeds United. This is possible only if they remain in Serie A.

Wouter Berger was excited when TSG Hoffenheim approached him about leaving Stoke City in the summer, but had to wait for Anton Stach’s move to Leeds United before making a move.

There was no need for the Bundesliga club to sign Berger if Stache was going nowhere. of the following months rumors of interest Afterwards, Hoffenheim was looking around.

Stache sealed his transfer to Leeds United on 22 July, and Berger confirmed his exit from Stoke City on the same day.

talking to a 25 year old sportimage About his summer transfer, and explained: “Hoffenheim contacted me very early and showed me a clear plan. Then I had to wait a while for Anton Stach’s transfer. I came to Germany and looked around, and it felt perfect. I always go with my gut feeling. And it felt good. I could have stayed in England. But then I told myself that it suited me perfectly, and I decided.”

The transfer is going well… and beetroot juice

Since the transfer from Stoke City, things have been going very well for Burger. He has been almost ever-present for Hoffenheim, moving into a slightly more forward role.

It had an impact, with the Dutchman scoring five goals and adding nine assists.

His status has thus increased, there is talk of a call up to the Dutch national team. Ronald Koeman hasn’t been on the phone yet, but there’s a possibility: “I haven’t heard anything yet, but I’m just continuing and I’m ready whenever I get the call. But you can only focus on what you can influence. When I came to Hoffenheim, I didn’t think that I would become a national team player so soon and go to the World Cup. “But our season is going so well that anything is possible.”

And the secret of his success?

“I always drink half a liter of beetroot juice before a game. I just follow my routine every week and don’t change anything.”

Anton Stache has also had an impact at Leeds United and it appears to be a transfer situation that has worked out for everyone involved.

Leeds United target moving closer to free summer exit with Portuguese newspaper to ball Reporting Sporting CP are already preparing for the departure of Hidemasa Morita.

The Japan international is just months away from the expiry of his contract in Lisbon. According to the report, he will “put a full stop” to his four-year tenure at Alvalade. There are no hopes of a renewal, and Sporting are restructuring their midfield in anticipation of his exit.

This effectively puts Morita back on the market ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Preparing sporting succession plans

A Bola revealed that there will be significant changes to Sporting’s midfield. Morita isn’t the only possible departure. captain Morten Hjulmand is also attracting keen interest And it could generate one of the club’s biggest summer sales.

With this in mind, the Portuguese side is acting quickly. 26-year-old Daniel Bragança is already being developed into the number 8 role, with Morita expected to move directly into the role.

Additionally, Sporting plans to sign at least two midfielders. Will serve as a more positional number 6, potentially replacing Hjulmand. The second will play the number 8 role to balance the team after Morita’s departure.

This is not a reactive plan. The structure has reportedly been working on this change for some time.

What happened to leeds united?

Leeds United were strongly linked with Morita in the summer. As we covered at the time, record He was reported to be keen on a move to the Premier League, with Leeds United named as the only solid English club in the frame.

However, Leeds eventually reduced their interest. Concerns centered on his age (now 30) and fitness record. During the second half of last season, Morita suffered several injuries. This raised doubts about the commitment to transfer. No proposal was made and the move stalled.

Now, with his contract expiring and Sporting apparently planning without him, Morita will become available on a free transfer. This naturally increases their appeal throughout Europe.

Fitness concerns have also been reduced, having missed only two matches due to injury this season.

Leeds United could use another reliable midfield option. So, given their interest and the player’s long-standing desire to play in the Premier League, this is a situation worth monitoring as the summer window approaches.

Yassin Titraoui’s agent is currently reluctant to sanction a move to Wolves, due to allegations being made in favor of Rob Edwards. This means there will be less competition for Leeds United and Sunderland.

This is according to Africa Foot. They cover the Algerian international today and how he is refusing to accept a move to Wolves right now.

Titraoui continues to attract significant interest in the transfer market, with the summer transfer window likely to shape his future.

Sport Witness has already covered the interest in him. First a report on 10^th February said that Leeds United and Sunderland were ready to launch a bid for him.

Second report on 19th^th then it was said The wolves were ‘seriously considering’ a move.

Wolves make solid offer

Africa Foot Now let’s focus on the latter. According to their information, Wolves have made a solid offer for the 22-year-old. But that doesn’t mean a transfer to Molineux is imminent.

Rather, according to their sources, the player and his agency are reluctant to give their final approval.

The report describes the agency as a British firm that specializes in relocation to England. Titraoui has recently joined them.

It appears that both would prefer Titraoui to move to a Premier League club. As Wolves look set for the Championship, he may want to reject their offer. He prefers ‘sports projects at the highest level’.

Sunderland and Leeds United should both be able to offer this, although the Whites are not safe yet.

What are Charleroi looking for?

His current club, Charleroi, have set a €8m minimum asking price for the sale. This includes buying out the remaining years of his contract, which has two years remaining.

The Belgian club will also have to pay 25% of any future sales to the player’s former club, Pardou AC. This is another reason for their relatively high asking price. They are keen to ensure a ‘financially beneficial deal’.

According to Africa Foot, several other Premier League clubs are interested in the Algerian international. They don’t name names, but Sport Witness has covered reports of interest from Wolves as well as Leeds United and Sunderland.

One thing is for sure, Titraoui is close to a big turning point, and the Premier League appears to be in his sights.

West Ham United and Leeds United are among the clubs to sign Soufiane El Karouni from FC Utrecht.

is according to Africa FootJoe covers the latest on West Ham and Leeds United and the left-back’s future plans.

The Morocco international has less than six months left on his contract and is unlikely to sign an extension.

West Ham and Leeds United in battle

His contract situation makes him an attractive option for a number of clubs, such as West Ham and Leeds United, who are ‘keen to secure a strategic signing’.

sports witness Dutch claims covered Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have shown interest in the 25-year-old for the winter market. Even two months ago he hailed the hammers as a “great club”, but the move never materialized in January.

West Ham continue their pursuit of a fullback and have joined the side for Daniel Farke and others. Recent claims of interest from Marseille have been reported elsewhere, but this has been dismissed by a source close to the player.

‘There was never any concrete proposal or serious financial discussion. If this were the case, the player could sign a pre-contract, which has never been contemplated so far.’ a source told Africa Foot.

Hammers are more serious than whites

The outlet says there are multiple agents [likely intermediaries] El Karouni has been informed of the interest of West Ham, Leeds United, Fenerbahçe, Besiktas, VfL Wolfsburg and FC Porto.

Of these clubs, Africa Foot points out that West Ham and the Yellow Canaries appear to be the ‘most serious’ clubs. The report adds that other clubs, including the Whites, could make progress in the coming months.

In short, defenders have a number of options to choose from when deciding their next club. He will make a decision at the end of the season after evaluating all the proposals and projects. Africa Foot has learned about this from the Moroccan team.

‘Sofian is in no hurry. ‘He will wait for the summer transfer window to calmly analyze the offers and choose the most suitable project for the next stage of his career.’ A source close to his party said.

El Karouni operated only as a left-back this season and scored three goals and 16 assists in 38 matches for FC Utrecht.

Pablo Hernandez spent four years at Leeds United between 2017 and 2021 and became a fans’ favorite at Elland Road.

The Spaniard left Leeds United to return to CD Castellón and ended his playing career in 2023.

A year later, Castellón appointed him their reserve team manager and promoted him to first team coach in September 2025.

As There is a detailed report on Hernández’s journey, covering both his playing and managerial careers.

leeds united changed his career

The newspaper reports that the move to Leeds United had a huge impact on the 40-year-old’s career.

He began his career at Castellón’s academy and left them in 2003 to join Valencia’s youth system. The former winger spent his career in his home country until Swansea City signed him in 2012.

Hernandez scored five goals and 17 assists in 71 appearances for the Welsh club and moved to Al-Arabi in 2014. The latter initially allowed him to join Leeds United on loan in 2016, allowing him to reunite with former Swansea City manager Garry Monk at Elland Road.

AS said the move to Leeds United would ‘change his career forever’. The former attacker scored 36 goals and provided 41 assists in 175 appearances in all competitions, and 94 appearances under Marcelo Bielsa.

Bielsa’s influence on the Leeds United fans’ favorite

The Argentine coach played a key role in helping Leeds United gain promotion to the Premier League after 16 years. He became a fan favorite and talked about white supporters At the latest by September 2025.

The newspaper explains how Bielsa’s methods left a lasting impression on the former Leeds United star.

AS State: ‘Pablo became a famous figure at the club. This was especially true following the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa, from whom he derived much of his current football philosophy. Argentina left a lasting impression on him with its steadfast methodology and extremist views.

‘It was here where he experienced the practices he now applies as a coach, such as collecting trash at the training ground to understand the sacrifices of fans.

‘His goal against Swansea in the 89th minute, which was crucial for promotion to the Premier League, is still remembered at Elland Road. Even today, fans sing his song and a mural in his honor adorns the city.’

Despite the affection of the Leeds United supporters, he left them to help explain the reasons to Castellón and AS.

The newspaper adds: ‘…he felt pain [while at Leeds] Seeing Castellón struggle with debt and disastrous management. From afar, he joined Angel Delbert and Vicente Montesinos to snatch the club out of the hands of David Cruz and Castellano and bring it back to life.’

In January, sports witness Leeds United’s offer for Como’s Martin Baturina covered.

The Whites offered more than €30 million in bonuses for the attacker, who joined the Italian side in the summer. The bid was rejected by Como, who had beaten off competition from Daniel Farke’s side to acquire him from Dinamo Zagreb a few months earlier.

In January, Como manager Cesc Fàbregas was also asked about Leeds United’s interest in the Croatian. He also rejected the idea, even though Baturina was not playing regularly for the Ligurian team at the time.

Now, things are changing and the winger is gaining hero status at the lakeside club.

Baturina is reaching new levels after Leeds offer

tuttomerkatoweb A closer look at Baturina’s situation after putting in an impressive performance for Como in their Coppa Italia win over Napoli at the weekend.

He scored once, capping off an impressive display of the last few weeks for Fabregas’s team.

He has three goals and three assists in 2026. His best performance came against Lazio, scoring and assisting in Como’s impressive 3–0 win. This all came as Baturina struggled for game time at the start of the campaign.

The belief is that regular minutes are ‘really exploding’ him after a barren run on the pitch.

The outlet says Nico Paz’s back-up role would have been too restrictive for the Croatia international. This was its initial use after the arrival of summer.

Now, he has turned things around by justifying why Leeds United and even Fiorentina tried to sign him.

The player could be out of reach of Leeds United

The way things are going for Baturina, his value is rapidly rising beyond his signing.

He has started each of Como’s last five Serie A games, which again shows that Fabregas trusts him more than ever. Given their recent reputation for developing young players, the winger could soon be out of Leeds United’s reach.

It is also important to take into account Como’s potential European qualification. If they finish inside the European places, Baturina could stay at Giuseppe Sinigaglia for at least the next season.