Tottenham Hotspur have now joined the race for yet another exciting Brazilian talent, but face stiff competition as three other Premier League sides show interest.
Securing Premier League survival would go down as a “massive achievement” for Leeds United, says assistant coach Edmund Riemer, who admits the Whites never do things the easy way.
Tottenham host Leeds in Premier League action on Monday evening as they seek to take another key step towards safety
Spurs have been handed a double boost after Daniel Farke ruled Leeds duo Noah Okafor and Gabriel Gudmundsson out of Monday evening's game in north London.
The in-form midfielder returned from a long-term hamstring injury during the 2-2 home draw with Brighton last month and has been influential in recent away victories over Wolves and Aston Villa.
Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a very positive update for their clash with Leeds United on Monday.
Roberto De Zerbi‘s side host the Whites at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 11 May, needing all three points to ease their relegation struggles.
Leeds manager Daniel Farke has missed his press conference ahead of their key clash against Tottenham Hotspur due to illness.
His assistant, Eddie Riemer, stepped in to face journalists ahead of the relegation contest.
Graham Smyth, Chief Football Writer at the Yorkshire Evening Post - @GrahamSmyth - has watched that transformation every step of the way....
First up Graham, what have you made of Leeds’ recent form - and what do you put it down to?
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Tottenham Hotspur remain keen to keep Micky van de Ven in north London, but Manchester United and Liverpool continue to show strong interest despite Spurs’ steep asking price for the defender.
On Farke's health, Riemer said: "He is ill, didn't sound too good but I am pretty sure he will be alright [for Monday]."