Plymouth Argyle fail with permanent inquiry into Gyabi

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Plymouth Argyle fail with permanent inquiry into Gyabi

Leeds United have rejected an inquiry from Plymouth Argyle over a permanent deal for Darko Gyabi ahead of his loan move, Neil Dewsnip has told Plymouth Live.

Leeds United sanctioned a new loan deal for former Manchester City midfielder Gyabi earlier this month, with Plymouth Argyle bringing him back to Home Park for a second spell.

Gyabi spent the second half of the 2023/24 campaign as the Pilgrims struggled to make inroads at Elland Road. He helped them fight relegation while his parent club struggled for promotion.

leeds united Leeds United midfielder's attitude comes to light amid Plymouth Argyle probe — Image courtesy: CRAIG BROUGH/REUTERS.

Injury curtailed the 20-year-old’s season prematurely, but the experience on the south coast was still a beneficial one as he tasted regular Championship game time. Gyabi played 10 times for Argyle, contributing one assist.

Now, following his return to Argyle, it has emerged that the club have inquired about a possible permanent deal.

Speaking to Plymouth Live, Plymouth Argyle director of football Neil Dewsnip said he had raised the question about bringing in the towering midfielder permanently. However, Leeds United turned down their advances.

“One of our methods of success in recent years is to have players on loan and then be able to go back and buy them in some cases,” Dewsnip explained.

“Darko was not on the market to be bought. Leeds did not encourage this discussion.

“We had a bit of food for it but it wasn’t really on their agenda but to bring him back on loan was the best thing we could do and that’s what we achieved.”

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A long-term investment

Gyabi may not have made his way into the Leeds United first team yet. However, time is very much on his side and it seems that the Whites are hopeful that he will become an asset for them in the years to come.

They paid £5m to bring him in from Manchester City in the summer of 2022 and have two years left on his contract at Elland Road.

With another Championship loan spell at Plymouth Argyle, it will be hoped that the England youth international can really establish himself as an influential regular in the second tier before heading back to Yorkshire once again.

A strong spell with the Pilgrims could put him in line for a first-team role when he returns. Having ruled out a possible permanent departure for Gyabi, it seems the club still have strong hope that this will be the case in the future.

Next season

While Leeds United keep their faith in Gyabi, this season could be an important one.

When he returns from Argyle, he will have a year left on his contract. At that point, the Whites will likely make a decision about his future. They could either choose to sell him and recoup as much as possible of the £5m spent on him, or tie him down to a new, longer-term deal.

His performances in the Championship could have a significant impact on their decision, so Gyabi will be determined to impress under Wayne Rooney’s watch down south.

The club’s hierarchy seem to have great confidence in his abilities. Plymouth Argyle will be hoping the midfield prospect lives up to their expectations in his second spell with the club.

VaselineJuly 9, 2024

0 2 minutes read

Leeds United have rejected an inquiry from Plymouth Argyle over a permanent deal for Darko Gyabi ahead of his loan move, Neil Dewsnip has told Plymouth Live.

Who is this?

A long-term investment

Next season

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