Red Bull have already taught Leeds United three massive transfer lessons which the 49ers need to use – See

VaselineJune 22, 2024

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Red Bull have already taught Leeds United three massive transfer lessons which the 49ers need to use – See

Soccer Soccer – Champions League – Group G – FC Salzburg v Sevilla – Red Bull Arena Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria – December 8, 2021 FC Salzburg’s Brenden Aaronson in action with Sevilla’s Fernando REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Leeds United have Red Bull as minority investors to help improve their financial situation and, as there is the potential to have a bigger say in the long term, the Whites have first-hand experience of their powerful transfer dealings.

As much as Leeds prepare for a second season in the Championship in 24/25, they are in a pretty strong position, all things considered.

We’ll see some major exits, as would every team in Leeds’ position, but how they do it will change thanks to the 49ers and Red Bull.

Red Bull are helping Leeds instill a firm stance on the transfer of Crysencio Summerville

As news emerged that Brighton are closing in on Leeds to open talks to sign Crysencio Summerville, a key update has come from the Yorkshire Evening Post.

It has been revealed that Leeds’ recent minority investment from Red Bull has given them a greater financial footing, thus putting them in a better position in these particular negotiations.

Leeds will need to part with Summerville as a way to boost their PSR position, but it’s becoming clear they will only let him go on the 49ers’ terms, indicating a huge fee is required.

Will Leeds be promoted next season?

Red Bull have already taught Leeds three lessons about transfer negotiations

With Red Bull now, we’re unlikely to see anything from the boardroom level he’s helping to implement at Elland Road, but Leeds should learn from having them as advisers – or ‘eyes and ears’, so as Paraag Marathe said.

Three times already, Leeds have learned first-hand how Red Bull do transfer business the right way when they sell.

In January 2022, Leeds saw a £15m bid for Brenden Aaronson rejected and had to add another £10m to that to seal his signature from Red Bull Salzburg the following summer, which is unanimously agreed as a big expense from Leeds.

Rasmus Kristensen for £10m was another player Leeds overpaid for.

Red Bull’s most obvious firm stance came in the form of legal action with Jean-Kevin Augustin and RB Leipzig, with the German club knowing they had the power to financially punish Leeds after that non-transfer.

Leipzig showed no mercy, using their position to ensure they got the money they saw fit for Augustin, £18 million to be exact.

There’s no reason why Leeds can’t be just as ruthless with the Summerville negotiations (among others), and they’ll certainly look to Red Bull for inspiration given their effectiveness in this area of the game.

When you’re in a position where you know players are going to leave for bigger opportunities, which is the model of Red Bull’s European clubs and Leeds’ situation at the moment, you have to maximize it.

VaselineJune 22, 2024

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Red Bull are helping Leeds instill a firm stance on the transfer of Crysencio Summerville

Will Leeds be promoted next season?

Red Bull have already taught Leeds three lessons about transfer negotiations

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