“I’m very confident Leeds will get nothing” Fc Koln chief slams Leeds United transfer Verdict revealing Daniel Farke doesn’t have what it takes to attract good SIGNINGS to Elland Road.
Thomas Kessler, FC Koln’s head of first-team football, has expressed confidence in retaining Dejan Ljubicic despite Leeds United’s interest. Leeds, seeking to bolster their midfield before the August 30 transfer deadline, have already had a £3.3m bid for Ljubicic rejected.
Although Ljubicic’s contract expires next summer, FC Koln, currently in Bundesliga 2, are keen to keep him for the upcoming season. German reports suggest that only a substantial offer would persuade FC Koln to consider selling the 26-year-old Austrian international.
Kessler told KSTA.de, “I’m not afraid that Dejo will leave the club.” He humorously added that they’ve even assembled an Austrian coaching team to ensure Ljubicic’s comfort, reinforcing his belief that the player will stay.
Ljubicic, who played 26 Bundesliga games last season with two assists, has addressed the transfer rumors linking him to Leeds and Greek club PAOK. He told 90Minuten that he doesn’t dwell on speculation, focusing instead on performing well for Cologne.
Meanwhile, Leeds United, set to start their Championship season against Portsmouth, have experienced midfield departures with Archie Gray and Glen Kamara leaving. New loan signing Joe Rothwell may debut at Elland Road this weekend.