Farkeneeded to secure a ‘immaculate’ Sinisterra partner in Leeds.
Without an unsuccessful swoop for a “immaculate”” partner, the Whites could have rendered Luis Sinisterra unplayable.
Late in the transfer window, Leeds United were linked with an excellent left-back.
One reputable journalist has already stated the reason he did not join.
A signing like this could have aided Daniel Farke in making Luis Sinisterra unplayable in the Championship.
Leeds United came into life late in the window, scrambling to assemble a team capable of catapulting them up the table…
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The Whites had a bizarre summer putting things together, with Daniel Farke likely facing a considerably more difficult process than he anticipated when he took over the recently relegated team.
Overseeing the departure of several first-team stars due to the previous regime’s arrogance, he was compelled to work within their new financial constraints while yet finding enough talent to continue a promotion push.
The German did a great job, given the caliber he eventually embraced.
However, according to reports from Wednesday, things may have gotten even better, with writer Tom Collomosse heading to Twitter to provide an update on their pursuit of then-Leicester City left-back Luke Thomas.
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Despite having tabled a proposal, Sheffield United won the race, with Ben Jacobs explaining why the Foxes turned down Leeds: “Leeds also tried, but Leicester didn’t want to send Thomas to a Championship rival.”
Luke Thomas, how excellent is he?
Although he may have appeared to be an unassuming signing, especially given the excitement generated by Djed Spence’s arrival on the opposite flank, the 22-year-old defender may have proven to be one of their most important acquisitions due to the solidity his presence would have immediately provided.
Not only would it have allowed the on-loan Tottenham Hotspur ace to shine down the right, but the winger ahead of him could have soared to new heights given the freedom Thomas affords.
Signing the young Foxes ace would have allowed the new boss to completely unleash Luis Sinisterra on the Championship, had he not accepted to a late loan move to Bournemouth on transfer deadline day.
After all, whilst the Colombian has struggled with injuries after joining last summer, when fit he has remained a constant threat, able to both terrorise defenders with his quick feet, as well as find the net with relative regularity.
Before making his move to Elland Road, he had recorded 37 goal contributions across all competitions in the Netherlands, failing to translate that form into England.
Although, seven goals and one assist across 22 appearances for a side that would eventually fall to the drop did mark an admirable return, it is one that is set to be comfortably surpassed this season.
With one goal in just two league matches already this season, his 7.40 average rating across those fixtures bode well for the remainder of the year before joining the Cherries. This is a figure buoyed by his unrelenting creativity, as alongside his 91% pass accuracy he is also maintaining 2.5 successful dribbles, two key passes and five ball recoveries per game, via Sofascore.
What was most exciting about Thomas’ potential move was that the latter figure would have been able to decrease massively in order to boost the other offensive numbers. He would have offered the 24-year-old speedster immense freedom to focus solely on attacking, with his performances in the 2021/22 season supporting such a notion.
With a solid 6.75 average rating, the £10k-per-week gem recorded 1.8 interceptions, 2.3 tackles and 2.1 clearances per game, via Sofascore. For comparison, only three Leeds defenders recorded more tackles per game in the Premier League last term, showcasing his solidity.
It was therefore no surprise to see him lauded by manager Brendan Rodgers, who claimed: “He defends, so aggressive and tenacious and he can pass the ball which is important for someone who plays me for me. Teammate Johnny Evans would agree: “I thought he was outstanding. Everything he did was immaculate.”
Should Leicester have allowed him to complete his growth in Yorkshire, allowing his defensive acumen to grow, the left-back may have laid the groundwork for Sinisterra to terrorize this division, bringing them back to where they believe they belong.
