Over the weekend, Leeds United have been strongly linked with French striker Jean-Kevin Augustin to be an excellent option up front for the Whites, with some French outlets stating the deal was already done. But some fans were sceptical of being too confident initially.
The fans in West Yorkshire usually take the word of very few journalists when it comes to Leeds United, so they have been holding out for Mr Leeds United, Phil Hay of The Athletic, to either confirm or deny the rumours.
Well, last night, Hay moved to confirm the interest on both sides, but the deal wasn’t yet complete…
Sources close to Augustin say he’s happy with what’s being offered by Leeds United and that Monaco will agree to terminate his loan from Leipzig. All the right noises. @TheAthleticUK #LUFC
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) January 26, 2020
Only to confirm further this morning that the player himself had already travelled to Elland Road to discuss the deal and undergo a medical…
Jean-Kevin Augustin and his agent flew into Leeds last night. Medical this morning. Loan move to Leeds United from Red Bull Leipzig progressing positively:https://t.co/SnGWHeekkB
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) January 27, 2020
And finally, to everyone’s surprise, Leeds United have already confirmed the deal, with Augustin moving to Elland Road on an initial loan until the summer, with a view to a permanent transfer…
And like that, Jean-Kevin Augustin done – on loan to the end of the season: pic.twitter.com/fitbBXIEuZ
— Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) January 27, 2020
This is a major coup for The Whites, as Augustin is thought to be one of the best young strikers in Europe at the moment, so the fans should be applauding the hierarchy at Elland Road for their tremendous ambition in going out and getting one of Marcelo Bielsa’s top targets.
Here is how some of the fans reacted to the breaking news when the clubs official Twitter account announced it not long ago…
Yes #lufc pic.twitter.com/i5YfTSU5Ye
— TwiterWhites (@Twiterwhites) January 27, 2020
Finally getting promoted, are we lads?
— Ball Street (@BallStreet) January 27, 2020
— $Oli (@lufcOkeggs) January 27, 2020
— Right In The Gary Kellys (@RITGK) January 27, 2020
Radz be like #lufc pic.twitter.com/O0BXJznDw1
— GD (@georgeLUFC11) January 27, 2020
The Leeds board have been up for criticism from some fans lately, but this signing indicates real intent and the supporters will be chomping at the bit to see Augustin in action.
