Leeds United transfer news and key headlines recap: Whites could reignite winger interest amid Leicester City talk, new backroom staff member

By Joe Urquhart
Published 5th Aug 2021, 10:20 BST
Updated 5th Aug 2021, 17:43 BST
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Bruce RollinsonLeeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Bruce Rollinson
Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa. Pic: Bruce Rollinson
Leeds United were well beaten by Ajax on Wednesday night and are now preparing for a final friendly outing against Villarreal.

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Thu, 05 Aug, 2021, 10:39 BST

The latest transfer chatter

Thu, 05 Aug, 2021, 10:40 BST

Leeds United v Ajax player ratings

The Whites fell to a 4-0 defeat against Dutch giants Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Wednesday night.

Check out how we rated the players here

Thu, 05 Aug, 2021, 10:40 BST

New loans manager appointed

Leeds United have appointed a new loans manager ahead of the upcoming 2021/22 Premier League campaign.

Sunderland first-team coach Andrew Taylor has left his role at the Stadium of Light to take up the vacant position at Elland Road.

The Whites will employ the former Middlesbrough and Cardiff City defender to oversee the club’s emerging talent that are spending time out on loan away from LS11 in a bid to gain senior experience.

Taylor moved to Wearside in September 2019 to join Phil Parkinson’s backroom staff in the North East following his retirement from playing.

He remained in post following the arrival of current Black Cats head coach Lee Johnson but has now opted to change roles with a move to West Yorkshire.