Leeds United have been given a boost in their efforts to sign Manor Solomon on a permanent transfer this summer.
Leeds on course for Premier League return after crucial Championship weekend
The Whites and Daniel Farke enjoyed a brilliant afternoon in the Championship on Saturday, winning 2-1 against Preston North End at Elland Road thanks to goals from Solomon and Jayden Bogle.
Promotion rivals Sheffield United also threw away a victory at bottom placed Plymouth Argyle, conceding twice late on at Home Park to lose 2-1.
As a result, Leeds now sit top of the table and are five points clear of the Blades in third, while also having better goal difference with four games to go.
Sheffield United also have to go to second place Burnley, meaning Leeds need a maximum of seven points from their remaining four games to all but guarantee promotion on goal difference, providing the Blades win all four of their remaining fixtures.
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Championship run-in |
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Leeds (88 pts) |
Sheffield United (83 pts) |
Burnley (88 pts) |
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Oxford United (a) |
Cardiff City (h) |
Watford (a) |
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Stoke City (h) |
Burnley (a) |
Sheffield United (h) |
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Bristol City (h) |
Stoke City (a) |
QPR (a) |
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Plymouth Argyle (a) |
Blackburn Rovers (h) |
Millwall (h) |
If Leeds go up, 49ers Enterprises may quickly look to seal a number of new signings while also expanding Elland Road, and one target is loanee Solomon.
Leeds given boost in permanent Solomon deal
There have been claims that the winger, on loan from Tottenham, is wanted by Leeds on a full-time basis, should promotion be achieved.
Now, according to reliable reporter Alasdair Gold for football.london, ‘Solomon would certainly consider a move to Leeds if they got promoted after enjoying his time at the West Yorkshire club’.
The Isreal international is expected to have more interest from Premier League clubs and from teams abroad, but it seems as if the 25-year-old is open to moving to Yorkshire on a permanent basis.
Back in January, Solomon said on Leeds: “I love it here. I love the fans. I love the club. I love the players, the manager. Especially now, I’m really enjoying it and I love living here. Of course, it’s different to London, less things to do and we have less friends here. All the Israelis, they live in London, but we found our place here.”
Farke was also quick to hail Solomon on the weekend after he scored his eighth goal of the campaign and registered his 10th assist.
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“Always a joy to work with. A top character. Yes can be tricky, he’s emotional! Especially when he doesn’t finish a game. But top.”
It has been rumoured that Solomon could cost up to £20m this summer amid interest from Everton, so it is a boost for Leeds knowing that the attacker will consider a permanent transfer to Yorkshire.
