Farke's Leeds future mapped out as 49ers make huge decision over manager
Leeds United are ready to sit down and discuss a new deal with Daniel Farke, with 49ers Enterprises aiming to match the German's ambitions to take the club to the next level.
Liverpool led the day’s transfer business by signing Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, with an option to make the move permanent. Nottingham Forest also made a major defensive addition, bringing in Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for a reported £34 million, while West Ham signed Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three-year deal.
Crystal Palace were involved in two significant moves. Everton and Palace confirmed a swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson, and Palace are close to adding Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise. Tottenham, meanwhile, secured some continuity by handing Micky van de Ven a new long-term contract.
Roma pushed forward on two fronts in Italy. Nahuel Molina arrived in the capital for a medical ahead of his move, while talks over Rodrigo Mora moved closer to agreement through a structured proposal worth €25 million up front, with a clause to buy the remaining 50 percent for another €25 million in 2027. Atalanta also struck a basic agreement with Udinese to sign Thomas Kristensen for about €22 million plus add-ons on a loan that includes an obligation to buy.
Rangers suffered the day’s biggest setback, losing striker Youssef Chermiti for a significant period after he sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage. The Scottish club are still active in the market, with Couhaib Driouech in Glasgow for a medical before a £7 million move. Away from transfers, Derby County’s proposed investment from Turki Alalshikh was shelved, while the Carabao Cup second-round draw paired Chelsea with Luton and Tottenham with Charlton.
| Pos | Team | Played | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 38 | 44 | 85 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 38 | 42 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 38 | 19 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 38 | 7 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 38 | 10 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 38 | 4 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 38 | -6 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton | 38 | 6 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 38 | 3 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 38 | 6 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 38 | -4 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 38 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 38 | -3 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds | 38 | -7 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 38 | -10 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 38 | -3 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 38 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 38 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 38 | -37 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolves | 38 | -41 | 20 |
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| E. Haaland (Manchester City) | 27 |
| Thiago (Brentford) | 22 |
| O. Watkins (Aston Villa) | 16 |
| João Pedro (Chelsea) | 15 |
| M. Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest) | 15 |
| D. Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) | 14 |
| V. Gyökeres (Arsenal) | 14 |
| D. Welbeck (Brighton) | 13 |
| E. Kroupi (Bournemouth) | 13 |
| J. Mateta (Crystal Palace) | 12 |
| B. Mbeumo (Manchester United) | 11 |
| B. Šeško (Manchester United) | 11 |
| H. Ekitike (Liverpool) | 11 |
| Richarlison (Tottenham) | 11 |
| Z. Flemming (Burnley) | 11 |







