Leeds United’s summer transfer business has come under heavy scrutiny after a string of high-profile targets slipped through their fingers and one of their own talents departed in what is already being called a “historic transfer.”
Polish side Pogoń Szczecin completed the signing of midfielder Sam Greenwood, an Arsenal academy graduate who had been with Leeds since 2020. The move is seen as groundbreaking in Polish football, with Greenwood becoming one of the most notable English players to head to the Ekstraklasa in recent years. Local reports suggest Pogoń are billing the deal as a landmark moment for the club, hoping it will raise their international profile.
For Leeds, however, the optics are less encouraging. The Yorkshire club were widely tipped to strengthen significantly ahead of their Premier League return, but the summer window instead ended with frustration. A number of targets, including Harry Wilson of Fulham and James Hill of Bournemouth, ultimately stayed put, while Illan Meslier’s future remains uncertain after failed approaches for backup goalkeepers.
Pundits have not held back in their criticism. On talkSPORT, one commentator described Leeds as “the biggest losers of the summer shopping spree,” arguing that the squad’s depth looks worryingly thin compared to their rivals.
The situation could worsen if Greenwood shines in Poland. At just 22, the midfielder still has time to develop, and Pogoń believe they may have captured a player capable of becoming one of the league’s top performers. Should he succeed abroad, Leeds’ decision to let him go could come back to haunt them.
Still, there is hope at Elland Road. Manager Daniel Farke insists the focus is on building a coherent squad rather than chasing headlines, and the club is already working on plans for the January window. Supporters, though, will want to see evidence that lessons have been learned — especially if Greenwood’s “historic” adventure in Poland becomes a success story.
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