Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is in talks over a new long-term contract. The 49-year-old is in the final year of his original four-year agreement at Elland Road, but negotiations are ongoing to secure his future.
Farke guided Leeds to a 14th-place finish in the Premier League last season. His work has been rewarded with a strong start to the new campaign, where the team currently sits 9th in the table with five points from three matches. Their record shows one win and two draws, with a recent form of DDW. Leeds have scored three goals and conceded two, giving them a positive goal difference of +1. They are four points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Daniel Farke's current deal runs until the summer of 2027. Club officials have opened discussions to extend his stay, with the German manager reportedly ready to commit to a new long-term contract. Farke has been credited with turning around the team's fortunes, build a cohesive squad that has started the season unbeaten. The stability he provides is seen as important for the club's long-term project.
The team's solid opening has been built on a sturdy defence and effective teamwork. They began with a draw, followed by a win, and then another draw. This unbeaten run has placed them comfortably in the top half of the standings. However, manager Farke will have to handle the next period without several key players. The current injuries list includes Ilia Gruev, Joe Rodon, and Mateo Joseph, which tests the squad's depth.
The next test is a significant one, as Newcastle United visit Elland Road on September 14th. Newcastle are 7th in the table, setting up a closely contested Premier League clash. This fixture is a highlight of the early season fixtures. Preparations for this match are continuing alongside the contract discussions with the manager.
It was confirmed that Manchester United's top defensive target this summer, Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall, is set to commit his future to his current club until 2031. Radio presenters Hawksbee & Jacobs said: "Hall has been United's top target, but is now set to commit his future to Newcastle." The 22-year-old was told by senior figures at Newcastle that he was not for sale, though Manchester United are planning a fresh attempt to sign him next summer.
It was also noted that former England forward Raheem Sterling, now 31 and without a club, received an offer from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama. Sterling managed eight appearances for Feyenoord last season, scoring once. Meanwhile, Fulham's teenage star Josh King, who scored twice in his first three games this term, is in line for a first England call-up after impressing in front of manager Thomas Tuchel. King was included in England's pre-World Cup training camp in America. Leeds United's focus remains on their own squad and manager, with the next match against Newcastle United on the horizon.
