Leeds United elbowed Celtic aside to win race for ‘incredible’ late window signing
Leeds United’s late flurry of transfer activity has peaked optimism at Elland Road once again.
Just over three weeks ago after Leeds‘ draw at West Brom, the mood could not have been much lower following Georginio Rutter’s exit and a distinct lack of signings.
However, just like a year ago, Leeds really kicked their window into gear towards the latter stages and now have a squad that looks capable of challenging at the top.
In the final eight days of the summer, Leeds completed four new signings, with Largie Ramazani’s arrival from UD Almeria the first.
Manor Solomon, Ao Tanaka and Isaac Schmidt then all followed him in the final week and now aside from a number 10, Leeds’ squad looks in good shape.
Leeds beat Celtic to Ao Tanaka signing
The signing of Solomon was arguably seen as the biggest coup of the summer considering his pedigree and who Leeds had to overcome to land him.
Both Getafe and Ajax were keen on a loan deal for the 25-year-old, but it was Leeds who ended up winning the race due to his preference for staying in England.
And it wasn’t only Solomon who Leeds had to stave off top-flight interest from to bring him to Elland Road, with the Athletic stating it was the case with Tanaka, too.
