Dean Jones weighed in on Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford, and Liam Cooper’s futures ahead of the January transfer window.
According to transfer insider Dean Jones, it would be a bad idea for Leeds United to let Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford, and Liam Cooper go during the January transfer window.
The Whites are adjusting to the budgetary constraints of the Championship.
Despite not making as much revenue from player sales as Leicester City and Southampton, who were both relegated from the Premier League at the end of last season, they still spent a significant amount throughout the summer.
With their summer arrivals, they have no shortage of depth, but some players aren’t getting as much playing time as they would want.
Despite demonstrating their worth on loan in the second tier last season, Charlie Cresswell and Joe Gelhardt are rarely playing.
Ayling, Bamford, and Cooper have also had their game time restricted, and they might be players the Whites transfer in January given their expected high wages at Elland Road.
Jones on Ayling, Bamford, and Cooper: “Losing all three of them is not a good idea at all”
Despite the fact that they don’t play every week, Jones has warned West Yorkshire against selling all three players next month.
“I think this season is important for keeping the group together,” he remarked.
“I know Luke Ayling still has the chance to sign a new contract at Leeds, and there’s even some talk about Cooper getting one.” As a result, they are taking great effort to maintain their identity and bond with their followers.
“However, they must be careful not to allow squad levels to slip.” Because, at some point, you have to contemplate that these three players aren’t performing at the same level they once did for Leeds, and that you might be better off moving them on.
“However, losing all three of them is not a good idea.” I don’t think January is the best month for this. But they’ll have some significant decisions to make at the end of the season.”
On one condition, Leeds United could release Luke Ayling, Patrick Bamford, and Liam Cooper.
The only need is that these players be replaced.
They are all good possibilities at this level, so offloading the trio without adequate replacements would be a mistake.
Some think that none of them should be sold if other first-team players, such as Crysencio Summerville, leave.
And upsetting the status quo by selling players could prove costly in their pursuit of promotion.
It would be irresponsible to let all three go, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see one or two leave.
