What Leeds Fans Think About Summer Free Agent Targets

What We Asked You

We wanted to know what you, the fans, think about two things:

• Which free agents (players who can join a new club for free because their contract is ending) Leeds could try to sign this summer.
• If there is a player Leeds are rumored to be linked with that you hope they never sign.

Your Comments

Here are some of the replies we got from fans:

Stephen’s View

• Would take John Stones as a replacement for Pascal Struijk, even if Stones is not left-footed (meaning he prefers using his right foot).
• Would not want Lloyd Kelly, who had a bad time playing for Juventus.

Johan’s View

• Likes Gideon Mensah.
• Says Mensah played really well for Ghana against England.
• Calls him an underrated left-footed left-back (a defender on the left side who uses his left foot).
• Says he would not only give competition to Gudmundsson but could also play in a back three (three defenders at the back) as a direct replacement for the departed Struijk.

Noah’s First Comment

• Says: Do not sign Shea Charles.
• Reason: Charles scored only one goal last season for a club with low expectations.
• Advice: Finish the deal with Harry Wilson and build from there.

Andrew’s View

• From watching the World Cup, thinks Austria’s Xavier Schlager could be a good free signing.
• Also says Stones would be a helpful signing, bringing Premier League experience to the defense.

Robert’s View

• Says: Do not sign the Japan goalie.
• Believes he is about the same level as Karl Darlow, though better than Lucas Perri.
• Warns: Leeds should aim for a higher standard than Darlow, or problems may come.

Noah’s Second Comment

• Talks about Stones again.
• Says he is 32, not in his best years, and leaving Manchester City as a free agent.
• Thinks he would still be important for Leeds, but honestly does not believe he would start (be in the first team) for Champions League teams.

Important Point: Fans have mixed feelings—some love the idea of John Stones, while others warn against signing certain players like Lloyd Kelly, Shea Charles, or the Japan goalie.

Summary

We asked Leeds fans about summer free agents and players they hope the club avoids. Fans suggested names like John Stones, Gideon Mensah, Xavier Schlager, and Harry Wilson as good targets. On the other hand, fans warned against Lloyd Kelly, Shea Charles, and the Japan goalie. Stones got both support and doubts because of his age and level.

FAQ

Q1: What is a free agent in football?
A: A free agent is a player whose contract with their old club has ended, so a new club can sign them without paying a transfer fee.

Q2: Who is Pascal Struijk?
A: He is a Leeds player who has left or is being replaced, and fans mention him when talking about who should join as a defender.

Q3: Why do some fans not want the Japan goalie?
A: Because they think he is only as good as a backup-level keeper and Leeds should aim higher to avoid future problems.

Q4: What does "left-footed left-back" mean?
A: It means a defender who plays on the left side and naturally kicks better with their left foot.