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Daniel Farke’s team recently drew 3-3 with newly promoted Portsmouth at Elland Road last Saturday, followed by a 3-0 loss to Middlesbrough in the Carabao Cup.
The Whites then played to a goalless draw against West Brom. Meanwhile, Georginio Rutter seems set to join Archie Gray and Crysencio Summerville in departing Yorkshire after Brighton activated his £40 million release clause.
However, Leeds United might have some positive news on the horizon, as a transfer target appears to be going on strike to force a move to Elland Road.
Dejan Ljubicic’s Desire to Join Leeds United
According to a report from Kicker in Germany (print edition, Monday, August 19), Dejan Ljubicic is eager to leave FC Köln to join Leeds United.
The German outlet mentions that the Austria international missed Sunday’s 3-2 victory over Sandhausen, with FC Köln officially citing an injury as the reason for his absence.
However, Kicker casts doubt on this explanation, noting that Ljubicic participated in FC Köln’s final training session ahead of Friday’s DFB-Pokal match.
The report also highlights that the £23,000-a-week midfielder is determined to avoid any injury that could jeopardize his potential move to Leeds United.
Leeds United has already had a €4 million (£3.4 million) bid rejected for Ljubicic, who has only 11 months left on his contract with FC Köln and could leave for free in 2025 unless he signs a new deal.
A Potential Dilemma for FC Köln
Although FC Köln would likely prefer to receive £3.4 million rather than lose the 26-year-old for nothing in 2025, there is a complicating factor.
Kicker explains that FC Köln is currently under a transfer ban, meaning they would be unable to replace Ljubicic if he departs for Yorkshire. Given that Ljubicic is one of the club’s key players and could play a significant role in their return to the Bundesliga—an achievement that comes with its own financial benefits—FC Köln may choose to keep him despite Leeds United’s interest.
Keep an eye on this developing situation as Ljubicic aims to secure his move to Leeds United.
