According to HITC, Jonathan Rowe has communicated to representatives of both Norwich City and Marseille his desire to transfer from Leeds United.
On August 20, the publication stated on its website that the English winger is adamant on joining the Ligue 1 team, meaning the Whites will lose out on a top offensive target.
It appears that Roberto De Zerbi “twisted the 21-year-old’s arm” to persuade him that the French team is the ideal location for him to advance.
West Ham and Crystal Palace had discussions with Rowe but never made an offer, leaving Marseille prepared to complete the transaction. Leeds has apparently made two bids for the player, but none has reportedly reached the £15 million asking price.
Daniel Farke will not play for Leeds United.
On August 3, Crysencio Summerville completed his transfer to West Ham, and it has taken the Whites nearly three weeks to appear as though they had lost out on the player who was the top choice to fill his position.
When a chance to outpace Marseille and Monaco presented itself [Santi Aouna, August 13], the writing was beginning to appear on the wall.
Rennes is rumored to be prepared to enter the contest and outbid everyone [Alan Nixon, August 20], thus things could still change before anything is finalized.
However, the 49ers will have to move swiftly because it appears unlikely that Sunderland would be able to lure Jack Clarke back to the team, as the Black Cats are demanding a record amount owing to a sell-on to Tottenham [TEAMtalk, August 19].
Million Manhoef of Stoke City was mentioned as a backup plan in case the Rowe chase didn’t work out [TEAMtalk, August 14], and it appears that is still the case.
However, time is quickly running out to get that business done, as Daniel Farke [The Athletic, August 16] states that four signings are required before the deadline.
Richard Keys, in unrelated Leeds United news, has acknowledged that the Whites’ transfer developments have raised concerns.
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