Well, the summer window is fixed shut, and the done deals are still dripping through for fans of all sides to chew the fat over.
Most deals are ones that are publicised ahead of the deal particulars being tied up, publicised in that they are all over social media and on various media sites. However, the following is one that definitely went under the radar:
📄🖊️ | We are delighted to announce the signing of highly-rated 20-year-old, Clarke Oduor from @LUFC! #YouReds | #IWannaBeOduord pic.twitter.com/hdub0zenX6
— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) August 8, 2019
Clarke Oduor was seen as one of those Leeds United Under-23s who was on the verge of breaking through in a more determined manner into the first-team reckoning. He signed his first professional deal at Elland Road, going on to sign a contract extension in February this year to extend his current deal up until June 2020. This extension also included an option for a further year’s extension.
Oduor was a regular with Leeds United’s Under-23s last season, a season where they excelled in winning their Professional Development League North division and the national title. His fleetness of foot and control of the ball, coupled with his willingness to run at opponents, marked him out as an exciting player and one who Whites fans were hoping to see much more of.
However, these fans are now left feeling a little non-plussed that the club has let go a player many of them thought could go onto bigger and better things at the club. It is safe to say that this move has come as something of a shock to these fans, many who are giving their reaction on Twitter.
Leeds United fans comment and react to Oduor transfer
https://twitter.com/BennyTaylsLUFC/status/1159514526934585345?s=20
Bizarre this when he’s so highly rated. Can only think it’s due to Douglas, Alioski and Leif Davis being in front of him in the queue. Maybe at 20 he felt he had to be first team somewhere.
— Shaun (@LUFC1992_) August 8, 2019
Can’t believe this like! Kept that well under wraps! 🤷♂️🤬
— Joe wainman💙💛 (@WainmanJoe) August 8, 2019
Can’t believe this like! Kept that well under wraps! 🤷♂️🤬
— Joe wainman💙💛 (@WainmanJoe) August 8, 2019
Barnsley gonna batter us twice with all our academy lads scoring, can see it now
— Lucas Gibson (@LucasG1998) August 8, 2019
We couldn’t sell them Pearce, so sold them Odour 😂
— Jolyon Smalley (@jolyon_smalley) August 8, 2019
That is an absolute bloody joke, he was possibly the brightest prospect amongst the U23’s – why on earth not just loan him out ???? Appalling decision 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
— Mike Whorley (@mikewhorley) August 8, 2019
Restart pic.twitter.com/9Qadt08hum
— Jack Seviour (@seevs33) August 8, 2019