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Former Premier League and Championship midfielder Jobi McAnuff spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live's 72+ podcast on Leeds and their chances of promotion in the upcoming season:

"I still fancy them [to get promoted] but there's still a bit of an asterik there for me. It will really depend on who they can keep.

"I think they've got enough quality in the squad and the manager is a big factor. You only have to look at the points they put up last year to show what a good team they are.

"They've gone out and got the likes of [Jayden] Bogle, with right-back being a bit of an issue for them last year. Joe Rothwell coming into midfield is a really shrewd signing.

"I still fancy them, the squad is still so strong and with Daniel Farke, they have to be up there as favourites."

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Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix joins Adam Pope and Jonny Buchan to wrap up Leeds United’s pre-season and preview the Championship opener at home to Portsmouth. Cyrsencio Summerville becomes a Hammer, Willy Gnonto is not a Toffee, Welsh-speaking Argentinians, West Stand toilets and Stateside supporters all receive a mention too.

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Leeds United are set to make an opening £7m offer for Norwich City's 21-year-old English winger Jonathan Rowe. (Telegraph), external

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We asked for your views on Crysencio Summerville's exit to West Ham and what it could mean for Leeds.

Here are some of your comments:

Joseph: It was inevitable we were going to lose big players like Summerville and Archie Gray. I trust the board were prepared for this and will bring in new reinforcements that can help us. We'll just see what happens. However we currently still have enough quality in our squad to hopefully get us some early points in this first month of the season.

James: It’s an expected move. There were some matches towards the end of the season where Summerville looked like he lost interest if things weren’t going his way which we absolutely can’t afford when chasing promotion. The fee is slightly less than what he should be worth but a fair amount.

David: Leeds need a player like Summerville who has been a solid part of the squad. It will be a big job replacing him and getting us back into the Premier League.

Kev: I'm very disappointed to see him go, it would have been good if he’d have given it one more year to try to get us promoted, however can’t knock what he did last year and wish him well. £25m+ is again far too cheap from us.

Dave: I'm not too sad to see him go. But he’s worth more than £25m. We often seem to sell too cheap.

Luke: It was inevitable with us failing to clinch promotion. Talented lad, but you could sense he always hoped to use Leeds as a springboard. Although I'd say he could have aimed higher than West Ham.

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Crysencio Summerville has left Elland Road.

The 22 year-old has made the switch to West Ham for a fee of £25m plus add-ons.

How are you feeling about his departure, Leeds fans? Are you happy with the £25m fee? And who do you want to sign to replace him?

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England defender Joe Gomez has no interest in leaving Liverpool this summer, despite the club offering the 27-year-old in a swap deal with Newcastle for England winger Anthony Gordon, 23. (Mirror), external

Leeds have enquired into the availability of 19-year-old English midfielder Bobby Clark, with a view to a loan from Liverpool. (Football Insider), external

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West Ham are close to completing a deal for Leeds forward Crysencio Summerville.

The Hammers have been linked with numerous players this summer as technical director Tim Steidten tries to reinforce Julen Lopetegui’s squad.

However Summerville, last season’s Championship player of the year, has emerged as the London club’s primary target.

Sources say talks are at an advanced stage and personal terms are not expected to be a problem.

West Ham United are on the verge of pulling out of the race for 22-year-old Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville. (Talksport), external

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Leeds United sealed a 2-0 win over Schalke in the latest instalment of their tour of Germany.

So what can you learn from pre-season? BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet discusses that and more on their latest episode.

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We are under a fortnight away from the start of the new season so Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix have been looking at how Leeds' squad is shaping up for another promotion push.

Speaking on the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Rix said: "Joe Rothwell, who I was totally unexcited about, looked like a player we needed. Summerville is happy to stay but if he needs to be sold that's fine.

"Are we actually in a better position than last season? The squad is strong but obviously doesn't allow for injuries at all."

Buchan said: "It's not a weaker side than last season."

Following the release of the club's new away kit and a record breaking 24 hours, Buchan added: "I was out for a walk the day the shirt came out and it was 10am in the morning, the store had only opened at nine and there was a dad and his two kids and they were all in the new kit, I was very impressed by that."

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Leeds United have revealed a yellow away kit for the 2024-25 Championship season.

The club says it is "inspired by the shirt worn in 1974" and "prominently displays the iconic smiley badge used at the time".

Aaron Duckmanton, Leeds' head of digital, marketing and retail, said: "Both the colour yellow and the smiley crest are iconic parts of the club's history and we hope fans will enjoy wearing this modern interpretation with pride throughout this season."

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Defender Sam Byram has said he is "hungrier than ever" as Leeds United prepare for the new Championship season.

The 30-year-old admitted it took some time to recover from the "kick in the teeth" of play-off final defeat by Southampton but insists he is now "excited to be back".

Byram played the second half of Friday's 3-0 friendly win at Harrogate Town.

Asked if he thinks he is going to play on the right or the left of defence, Byram told BBC Radio Leeds, external: "Wherever. You get to my age and you just enjoy playing.

"I really enjoy playing in this team and playing for this manager. If it's right-back, left-back or centre-back, I'm happy to contribute where I can."

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Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has said his squad will be "ready to go" when "the real stuff starts" after a pre-season win at Harrogate Town.

Junior Firpo, Georginio Rutter and Sam Chambers were on target as the Whites secured a 3-0 victory on Friday.

"We all know last season was long with many odds against us - and it was of course heartbreaking," Farke told BBC Radio Leeds, external after the game.

"You need a few weeks to recharge and be ready for the new season.

"This pre-season is nearly six weeks of work. I'm quite sure when the real stuff starts we'll be ready to go.

"After such an exhausting season, it's important we are not in red-hot form too early because you have to keep that for the 46 games."

Whites defender Joe Rodon has been speaking to BBC Radio Leeds about his return to the club and Looking ahead to the new season.

"I was delighted to get it done as early as possible," said Rodon.

Watch below or access the audio here

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Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen is on the verge of joining Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on a season-long loan.

The Denmark international spent last season on loan at AS Roma, making 31 appearances for the Serie A side.

Kristensen joined Leeds from Red Bull Salzburg on a five-year deal in June 2022 for an undisclosed fee.