Manchester City will make a late decision on the fitness of midfielder David Silva ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea
The Spaniard is a severe doubt for the Wembley showpiece after suffering a hamstring injury late on in Monday’s Manchester derby victory over United at Old Trafford.
The former Valencia man was initially ruled out of the clash with Rafa Benitez’s side but City boss Roberto Mancini has revealed he may still be in contention.Speaking on the club’s website, Mancini said:
“We will decide, I think, on Sunday morning,” said the Italian. “We don’t know if it is possible and if there is a risk he will not play, but if there is not then maybe, could be.
“He is getting better. Yesterday he ran, so I think we have a chance.
“I don’t think he can play 100 per cent but it is important he is very close.”
Argentine striker Sergio Aguero could start after he came off the bench to score the winner against the Red Devils on Monday.
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Full-backs Maicon and Micah Richards remain long-term casualties with knee injuries, though Richards hope to return before the end of the month.
It wasn’t exactly the start that Brendan Rodgers envisaged when took over at Anfield two months ago. A heavy 3-0 defeat in his first domestic game as Reds boss and a narrow victory in the Europa League underpinned by a lifeless display that already have the cynics placing their bets on him to be the first manager sacked this season. But with the club currently experiencing a monumental transition and Rodgers overhauling the playing strategy a certain level of patience needs to be applied if he is going to fulfil his goals. Bringing Champions League football back to Merseyside is the Northern Irishman’s primary objective and theres a sense that the Kop faithful understand that returning to Europe’s elite cup competition won’t happen overnight. The Premier League champions await them this week and provide the sternest test of Rodgers’ reign to date. Imagine if he pulled off an almighty upset?
This week on FFC do the Reds still require a fox-in-the-box striker and which £10 million Mexican will Rodgers fight Sir Alex Ferguson for?
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Best of FFC
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Why Liverpool fans must be united to the cause
Vital for Liverpool to utilise the loan market for development
Would Spaniard be a good buy for Premier League clubs?
Liverpool may offer Charlie Adam in exchange for Dempsey
Man United and Liverpool keen on £10m Mexican
A case of ‘same old’ at Liverpool
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How Do We Solve Our Scoring Problem? – Live 4 Liverpool
Sign him! Brendan Rodgers provides a brief update on Clint Dempsey… – Liverpool Kop
Martin Kelly: The new Jamie Carragher? – This is Anfield
‘LFC are interested!’ – Fassi confirms Mexico winger is wanted at Anfield… – Liverpool Kop
Taking Comfort in Statistics – The Tomkins Times
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I Guess This Was All A Bit Predictable… – Live 4 Liverpool
‘Transition season’, ‘It will take time’ and other comforting clichés – This is Anfield
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“The feeling after was one of total shock with the result. It was never a 3-0 game. I fancied us to go there, dominate and win but things didn’t work out that way. In football you can be left feeling hard done by. It’s not the start we wanted but it’s no time for panic. It’s only the first game and it was one bad day at the office. We’ve got to look at the bigger picture. There’s been so much hope around the place and rightly so.” Steven Gerrard refuses to panic after Liverpool’s nightmare start to the season
West Ham United are interested in a deal to bring Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma to the London Stadium, according to reports.
What's the latest on Lerma's future?
The Colombia international first arrived in the Premier League back in 2018 and has since gone on to make 181 appearances for the Cherries, becoming a fan favourite at the Vitality Stadium, even ranking as Gary O’Neil’s third best-performing offensive player this season despite him naturally sitting just in front of the backline.
However, the 28-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season meaning that he is set to become a free agent on the market during the upcoming window should he not extend his stay on the south coast, and his potential availability appears to have grabbed the attention of David Moyes.
According to TEAMtalk, West Ham are “keen” to sign Lerma this summer, with top-flight rivals Crystal Palace and Fulham also hoping to “lure” him to the capital. Leicester City and Nottingham Forest are additionally interested in wrapping up a deal. The Cherries would like their midfielder to stay beyond the conclusion of the current campaign, but he is “exploring his options” and his club are therefore “facing a battle” to retain his services.
Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma.
Where would Lerma fit in at West Ham?
West Ham do have plenty of options available in the midfield but Declan Rice has been heavily linked with an exit as he looks to secure a move to a club that are competing at the highest level, so should he depart, Lerma could be his ideal successor having been hailed an “outstanding” player by journalist Josh Bunting.
The Nike-sponsored star is naturally a defensive midfielder which is proven by him ranking in the 98th percentile for clearances whilst winning 26 of his tackles from 44 players challenged this season, as per FBRef, but he can also contribute to his team’s efforts in the final third with five goals to his name since the start of the term.
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The World Cup participant would furthermore add some much-needed versatility to Moyes’ squad having operated in six different positions since first bursting onto the scene, including four in the midfield but also two in defence.
The Irons need to remember that Lerma would quite literally cost them nothing to initially recruit which is a huge bonus compared to the exponential price tags likely to be placed on some of their other high-profile targets, but Bournemouth have a hidden gem in their talisman and so it’s up to the board to act fast should they want to beat their fellow competitors to his signature in the weeks and months ahead.
Celtic fans in the Transfer Tavern are packing their bags, their Champions League qualifier is just around the corner.
Our punters are hoping for a better performance in the competition than last year. Celtic completed the domestic treble but faced a group exit from the Champions League after being drawn alongside Paris St Germain and Bayern Munich. The Hoops travel to Armenia next week to face champions Alashkert in their first Champions League qualifier.
Brendan Rodgers has made just one permanent signing thus far, paying £9m to PSG to keep Odsonne Eduoard at the club. Our regulars are hoping the Northern Irishman will secure some signatures in the coming weeks with the start of the season getting closer and closer.
One man he should target is Liverpool youngster – Harry Wilson. Valued at £900k by Transfermarkt, the Welshman has been heavily linked with a move to Rangers after Steven Gerrard took over as manager. The 21-year-old was loaned to Hull City for the last half of the season and scored seven goals as well as registering three assists in just 11 appearances.
He is considered one of the top prospects on Merseyside, but his route to the first-team is currently blocked due to the form of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. Jurgen Klopp may decide another loan move is the best course of action.
Wilson would fit right into Rodgers’ system at Celtic Park. With excellent dribbling ability and bags of pace, he would be a nightmare for defenders. He is desperate for the chance to prove himself. Therefore, Celtic need to beat Rangers to his signature.
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Lille regained the Ligue 1 lead from Marseille in emphatic fashion on Saturday, thumping relegated Arles 5-0.Ivory Coast international Gervinho scored a first-half brace for the hosts at the Stade Lille-Metropole.
Mathieu Debuchy made it 3-0 from the penalty spot on 48 minutes, before late goals from Yohan Cabaye and David Rozehnal completed the scoring.
Lille are back into first place by two points ahead of defending champions Marseille, who play Auxerre on Sunday.
In other matches, Paris Saint-Germain defeated Valenciennes 3-1 thanks to goals from Nene, Mathieu Bodmer and Mamadou Sakho.
PSG, fourth in the table, are level on points with third-place Lyon.
Lens’ survival hopes took a blow after they gave up a 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 at home to Lorient.
Kevin Gameiro equalised for Lorient with his second of the match on 83 minutes, before Morgan Amalfitano’s penalty in the 92nd minute snatched all three points for the visitors.
The defeat leaves Lens second bottom, eight points away from safety with five matches remaining.
Edouard Butin’s 12th-minute goal gave Sochaux a 1-0 win at home to Nancy.
Bakaye Traore missed a second half penalty for the visitors.
The defeat leaves Nancy 17th, two points above Caen, who can climb out of the relegation zone if they beat Nice on Sunday.
Fourth-placed Rennes fell four points behind PSG after they were held to a 0-0 draw by Bordeaux.
Jermaine Jenas’ career has not gone the way he would have wanted it to in the last few years. Jenas has largely become a bit part player for Tottenham Hotspur and has failed to find his way into the England set-up as a result. Jenas himself has admitted he had doubts about the future of his Spurs career this summer, and began considering a move in order to get the game time he craves, Sky Sports quote Jenas as stating,
“There has been constant rumours about me leaving but I just want to be settled and part of the Tottenham team again. At one time I felt I’d have to leave because all I wanted to do was play football and I wasn’t getting games here. But despite the offers that came in, they were not worth leaving for.”
Jermaine Jenas obviously feels he still has the quality to play regularly for Spurs, but you get the feeling that this season, or indeed merely up to this January, will be his last chance to impress at White Hart Lane.
Jenas has by no means had a bad career at Tottenham. When he first arrived at the club from Newcastle for £7 million, he instantly cemented his place in the first team. Over the next few seasons Jenas impressed for the club, he was a mainstay in midfield where his all-round capabilities made him an efficient and effective player, he also netted a decent amount of goals.
When Harry Redknapp arrived at the club in 2008 however, the new boss saw Spurs midfield as an area that needed strengthening. In his first January transfer window, Redknapp made a host of signings, including one that would directly threaten Jenas’ position in the team. Midfield powerhouse Wilson Palacios was signed from Wigan, and he went straight into the first team, and until the last few weeks, the Honduran has not looked back.
Redknapp’s preferred choice in central midfield has been Palacios and Tom Huddlestone. Palacios is a rambunctious and energetic defensive midfielder, whilst Huddlestone really seems to have matured in the last year or so and appears to be a favourite of Redknapp. The signing of midfielder Sandro also looked to have pushed Jenas down the pecking order, though as of yet we wait to see what the Brazilian can offer. When you consider that Luka Modric, Rafael Van der Vaart and Niko Kranjcar are all comfortable in central midfield, one gets a sense of the level of competition there is for starting places in the Spurs midfield.
At the start of this season though, a little window has opened up for Jenas which he may not have expected. Palacios seems to have gone compeletely off the boil for the time being and it has allowed Jenas some game time, and crucially, some starts. Jenas has looked quite good in these games, providing the well-rounded displays he is known for. If he can maintain this current form, Jenas might just be able to prolong his career at White Hart Lane.
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The problem for Jermaine Jenas is that he comes across as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. When the season gets into the nitty gritty you imagine that Redknapp will be looking for powerful performances in midfield that Jenas may struggle to provide. Despite starting the season reasonably well, I just cannot see Jenas getting regular starts this term, and a move next summer or even in January may prove to be the best thing he can do for his career.
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The Premier League is renowned as the best league in the world given the notion any team can beat anyone.
In such a competitive league, it can often come down to the finer margins when looking for a breakthrough in the 90 minutes. Sometimes the crowd can play their part with some stadiums boasting a louder set of home fans than others.
However, Premier League stadiums are not restricted to all having the same sized pitch, which could create some issues for clubs who like to play their football in a certain way.
Here is a look at which club boasts the biggest pitch and which club may look to utilise their tight pitch.
What are the rules in the Premier League for pitch size?
Premier League clubs must abide by rules set by the Football Association when it comes to the dimensions of their pitches. The law states pitches must fall in the region of 90m – 120m in length and 45m – 90m in width.
The regulations show just how much difference there could be between pitches across the Premier League with teams able to make the playing surface to play to their advantage.
In fact, the regulations allow the playing surface itself to differ meaning clubs can only use a different grass type to what is used elsewhere.
Premier League stadium by pitch size
Rank
Club
Stadium
Size
1
Nottingham Forest
City Ground
105 x 71 metres
=2
Arsenal
Emirates Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
Aston Villa
Villa Park
105 x 68 metres
=2
Bournemouth
Vitality Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
Brentford
Gtech Community Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
Brighton
American Express Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
Burnley
Turf Moor
105 x 68 metres
=2
Everton
Hill Dickinson Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
Leeds
Elland Road
105 x 68 metres
=2
Man City
Etihad Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
Man Utd
Old Trafford
105 x 68 metres
=2
Newcastle
St James’ Park
105 x 68 metres
=2
Sunderland
Stadium of Light
105 x 68 metres
=2
Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
West Ham
London Stadium
105 x 68 metres
=2
Wolves
Molineux
105 x 68 metres
17
Chelsea
Stamford Bridge
103 x 67 metres
=18
Crystal Palace
Selhurst Park
101 x 68 metres
=18
Liverpool
Anfield
101 x 68 metres
20
Fulham
Craven Cottage
100 x 65 meters
1 City Ground – Area: 7,455m Nottingham Forest
Coming in with the biggest pitch in the Premier League is Nottingham Forest and the City Ground. Perhaps this may come as a surprise to some given Forest’s ground is by no means the biggest capacity wise, but at just over 7455m in area, it is the largest pitch.
Indeed, the City Ground is actually only the 14th biggest stadium in the league with a capacity of 30,445, however, it seems they are keen to create as much space as possible for their players to explore.
After arriving back in the Premier League last season, over the 2022/23 campaign, Forest were able to secure eight wins and six draws on home soil with just five defeats coming at the City Ground in the league.
The pitch dimensions are 105m x 71m.
2 Emirates Stadium – Area: 7,140m Arsenal
There is now about to be a trend started in this list with the large majority of clubs holding the same sized pitch.
The Gunners are known for their attractive style of football which has become synonymous under the recent Mikel Arteta revolution in north London.
So it is no surprise to see Arsenal do not play on one of the league’s smaller pitches. However, it is perhaps a surprise that they do not play on a slightly bigger pitch given the brand of football they enjoy playing.
It is seemingly a pitch which works for the Gunners, though, with Arteta’s men winning 14 of their 19 home games in the 2022/23 Premier League season.
The pitch dimensions are 105m x 68m.
3 Villa Park – Area: 7,140m Aston Villa
Life under Unai Emery has been positive for Aston Villa, and it is apparent they are beginning to make Villa Park a bit of a fortress under the Spaniard.
Indeed, under Emery, Villa have won 10 of their 14 league games at Villa Park – at the time of writing.
Perhaps the excitement around the fans is providing the players with a big boost, but it seems they have also adapted the Spaniard’s style well to the size of the Villa Park pitch.
The pitch dimensions are 105m x 68m.
4 Vitality Stadium – Area: 7,140m Bournemouth
Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium.
This is perhaps slightly surprising given the size of the stadium, but Bournemouth’s pitch is still the same size as the likes of Arsenal.
The Vitality Stadium is still a tiny ground by Premier League standards at just over 11,000 capacity. Nevertheless, it seems the size of the pitch – which runs close to the stands – is working for the Cherries who were able to secure a 15th-placed finish in the 2022/23 campaign.
The pitch dimensions are 105m x 68m.
5 Gtech Community Stadium – Area: 7,140m Brentford
Brentford's Gtech Community Stadium.
Similarly to Bournemouth, Brentford have one of the league’s smaller stadiums, yet they still have – what appears to be – the standard sized pitch.
The Bees are now into their third top flight season of action in the Community Stadium which was opened in September 2020.
And again, whether it is the close feeling created by the small feeling, the fans or the pitch, something is working for Thomas Frank’s side who have an excellent home record in the Premier League.
The Seagulls have been flying high at times in the Premier League, and they are doing so on the league’s most-used sized pitch.
There has been little to complain about for Brighton fans on the south coast with the free-flowing football now also bringing in the results to match. European football has even been played at the Amex Stadium.
The pitch dimensions are 105m x 68m.
7 Turf Moor – Area: 7,140m Burnley
Burnley's Turf Moor.
Returning to the Premier League at the first time of asking, Burnley’s Turf Moor also boasts a pitch size of 7,140m in area.
The Clarets have often been branded as playing a long-ball style of football, however, under Vincent Kompany, that has all changed.
Burnley have had a torrid time of things at home this season, but their away record isn’t amazing either, so it just appears as if the quality of the Premier League is too much right now.
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The pitch dimensions are 105m x 68m.
8 Hill Dickinson Stadium – Area: 7,140m Everton
Everton moved into their new Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2025, with the Toffees’ modern ground holding a capacity of more than 50,000.
Those on the blue side of Merseyside have made their pitch the standard size in the division after it took three and a half years to build.
The pitch dimensions are 105m x 68m.
9 Elland Road – Area: 7,140m Leeds
A trip to Leeds and Elland Road is a daunting prospect for most teams in the Premier League due to the atmospehre created by the Whites and the fact that fans are in close to the pitch.
The Yorkshire side’s ground holds more than 37,000, although they do have plans to hit over 56,000 and is another with an area of 7,140m.
The pitch dimensions are 105m x 68m.
10 Etihad Stadium – Area: 7,140m Manchester City
Manchester City also play on a 7,140m pitch, and it is apparent it is just the right fit for Pep Guardiola’s men.
They have become the team to beat in the Premier League over recent years and their free-flowing style of football has proven hard to match for many sides.
It is interesting to consider the pitch at the Etihad is the same size as that at Bournemouth, for example, but it seems it is big enough for the Citizens to play at their full potential under their Spanish boss.
Chelsea’s second signing of the summer is through the door. Last week, the Blues completed a deal for Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, activating his relegation release clause and bringing him to Stamford Bridge, beating the likes of Manchester United in the race for his signature.
Now, signing number two is also in the building for Enzo Maresca and his squad. Centre-back Mamadou Sarr has made the move to West London from their sister club, Strasbourg, who were one of the standout clubs in Ligue 1 last summer. The defender has signed with the club for eight years and could be in line to play in the Club World Cup.
Sarr might not be the only defender Chelsea sign this summer. They are already linked with another centre-back.
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So, it seems clear that Maresca is intent on strengthening at the back this summer. After the addition of Sarr, the Blues seem likely to pursue another defender, although they might not be in before the pre-Club World Cup deadline on Tuesday.
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According to a report from Caught Offside, Chelsea are set to make a move for Ajax and Netherlands international Jorrel Hato. They have reportedly ‘had contacts with Ajax in the last few days’ regarding a potential move for the Dutch talent.
Despite the contact and willingness to get a deal done, they will face stiff competition from Premier League rivals. Hato has ‘long been on the radars of both Arsenal and Liverpool’, with Newcastle United also showing interest.
Ajax Amsterdam's JorrelHatocelebrates after the match
They have all ‘asked for information on the player’ ahead of a potential summer move, which could cost as much as £42.3m.
Why Hato would be a good signing
Football scout Antonio Mango summed up just how good Hato is by describing him as “one of the best young talents in football”. Indeed, that is the kind of impression the 19-year-old has made during his short career so far.
Last season was a strong campaign by the talented young defender. He amassed 50 appearances for Ajax in all competitions, mainly playing as a left-back, but also slotting in at centre-back, a position in which he equally excels. He managed three goals and six assists in total.
To put into perspective the kind of player Chelsea are looking to sign, Hato was Ajax’s youngest ever captain back in November 2023, at the age of just 17. He has now skippered his boyhood club three times, showing incredible leadership at such a young age.
Hato might even be a better signing for Chelsea than their new defender Sarr. The 19-year-old France under-20 international is certainly an exciting addition, and impressed for Strasbourg under Liam Rosenior last season.
The youngster played 28 games in all competitions, with all but one of those appearances coming in Ligue 1. It was certainly a successful season for the new Blues defender, who helped keep ten clean sheets in the top flight of France as his side qualified for the Conference League.
However, Hato managed to keep more clean sheets in an Ajax shirt than Sarr managed for Strasbourg under Rosenior. The Dutchman played his part in 14 clean sheets in the Eredivisie last term.
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When looking at the underlying data on FBref from Hato and Sarr’s campaigns in 2024/25, there are further numbers which suggest the Ajax star is a better player than the new Chelsea man. For example, Hato averaged 2.78 tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes, compared to 2.39 each game for Sarr.
Hato and Sarr – key stats in 2024/25 compared
Stat (per 90)
Hato
Sarr
Progressive passes
4.17
1.98
Tackles and interceptions
2.78
2.36
Blocks
1.22
0.99
Ball recoveries
4.51
3.73
Aerial duels won
1.77
1.14
Stats from FBref
It seems as though, for a talent perhaps better than Sarr, £42.3m is a steal for Hato. He has all the tools needed to make it to the very top, and the fact that he has already captained Ajax at such a young age is even more of a reason to sign him.
With the Blues looking to bolster at the back, this is a fantastic option for Maresca’s side, which can definitely add quality and potential to their defensive options.
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Sheffield Wednesday have a “very clinical” young player on trial currently, according to an encouraging update from reliable journalist Joe Crann.
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The Owls suffered late heartbreak in the Championship on Saturday lunchtime, losing 2-1 away to West Brom on a damaging afternoon for Danny Rohl’s side.
It looked as though Wednesday had snatched a priceless point in the playoff battle, with Callum Patterson equalising in stoppage time, only for Jayson Molumby to bag a winner in the dying seconds. The defeat means that Rohl’s men sit 11th in the table, but still only three points adrift of the playoff places, which is positive.
In terms of transfer business, Ryo Hatsuse has arrived as a new signing late in the January transfer window, and the hope is that the Japanese can make an immediate impression at Hillsborough.
Stuart Armstrong has also come in from Vancouver Whitecaps, coming in as a hugely experienced head who has shone in the Premier League in the past, so he will hopefully also be a key man between now and the end of the season, using his nous to get Wednesday over the line in the promotion battle. Now, another intriguing Owls transfer has emerged.
Sheffield Wednesday take young forward on trial
According to The Star‘s Crann on X, Sheffield Wednesday currently have young striker Max Fiddes on trial at the club, having recently featured for the Owls’ Under-21s:
“Understand that SWFC have had 19-year-old striker, Max Fiddes, on trial with the club. He played just over an hour against Fleetwood Town the other day.”
While not necessarily an experienced addition like Hatsuse or Armstrong, Fiddes could be an exciting addition in his own right, at a time when it is crucial that Wednesday also plan for the long-term future.
The 19-year-old has scored two goals in three appearances for Broomhill, who are currently plying their trade in the Lowland League in Scotland, and former Southend United youth manager Danny Heath has hailed him as “very clinical” in the past.
In his report for The Star, Crann adds: “At this point in time it is unknown how long the teenager will be given to showcase his talents in blue and white, but it may be that he’s given another runout on Tuesday when the young Owls take on Hull City on Tuesday afternoon.”
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It remains to be seen if Fiddes will be retained by the Owls, but having enough attacking options can never be a bad thing, especially given Rohl’s team’s struggles in front of goal this season, proving to be an issue.
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Josh Windass is the only Wednesday player to have reached 10 Championship goals to date in 2024/25, with big-money signing Ike Ugbo not even finding the net once in the league throughout the campaign, coming in a total of 27 appearances.
Granted, Fiddes wouldn’t be expected to be a key man from the off, if he did sign, but you never know when a young player might be needed at a big moment in the season and in the future.
Leeds United head into the international break off the back of a 2-2 draw away at the Stadium of Light against Sunderland last Friday, after conceding in the 97th minute through an Illan Meslier mistake.
Whilst Daniel Farke will be frustrated that his side conceded so late on to cost the team two points, he will surely be pleased with yet another positive performance from Junior Firpo at left-back.
The former Barcelona man scored his first goal at Championship level, to add to his nine assists since the start of last season, with a cultured finish into the bottom corner.
Crysencio Summerville in action for Leeds United in the Championship.
Despite his impressive form, the defender currently has an Expected Transfer Value (xTV) of just €2.4m (£2m) on FootballTransfers, and is not the most valuable full-back in the squad – Jayden Bogle is.
How much Leeds signed Jayden Bogle for
The Whites swooped to sign the right-back from Sheffield United, who had just been relegated to the Championship, for a reported fee of £5m.
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At the time of that move, the Englishman had an xTV of just €3m (£2.5m) after he had played a part in the Blades finishing bottom of the Premier League.
Bogle played in 34 of the club’s 38 matches in the division, as they conceded a whopping 104 goals, and struggled in and out of possession, losing 53% of his ground duels and completing just 70% of his attempted passes.
However, despite his poor form in the top-flight, Leeds appear to have hit the jackpot with the defender, due to his performances on the pitch and his soaring market value.
Jayden Bogle's current market value
At the time of writing (09/10/2024), FootballTransfers rates his expected transfer value at a whopping €11.9m (£10m) and this means that his value has already soared millions higher than it was at Sheffield United, and higher than the fee that the Whites paid for him.
This shows that the club have struck gold by signing the right-back after a difficult spell in the Premier League, as they managed to pick him up at a low point, which has allowed them to bring him back up.
He has been given an opportunity to start week-in-week-out in the Championship in a dominant Farke team and it has allowed him to thrive, which has caused his value to soar – making him the most valuable full-back in the squad and worth more than Firpo.
24/25 Championship
Jayden Bogle
Appearances
9
Sofascore rating
7.22
Big chances created
3
Assists
0
Pass accuracy
82%
Stats via Sofascore
As you can see in the table above, Bogle has showcased his attacking quality with three ‘big chances’ created in nine appearances for the club in the second tier so far this term.
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His defensive work has also caught the eye, however, as the 24-year-old star has made 3.0 tackles and interceptions per game and won 59% of his duels in total.
Bogle, who was described as “fearless” by former boss Paul Heckingbottom, has hit the ground running at Elland Road and Farke will be hoping that he can continue to shine down the right to help the team to push for promotion back to the Premier League.
Leeds wanted to sign PSG star on a free, they got Rodrigo instead
The Whites were interested in signing the proven elite goalscorer for Marcelo Bielsa.