Jeff Stelling Slams Leeds as Transfer Window Disaster: Premier League Survival Already in Danger?

Football is full of winners and losers, and this summer transfer window has shown just that.

While clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal are being praised for smart signings, TV pundit Jeff Stelling says Leeds United, Manchester United and Aston Villa had the worst windows in the Premier League.

Leeds United’s Hard Summer

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke brought in 12 new players at Elland Road. On paper that looks busy, but Stelling says the business was not strong enough.

The Whites lost key names and failed to replace them with top quality.

Leeds are back in the Premier League and need proven stars to survive. Instead, they went for cheaper, untested players.

Stelling believes this gamble could hurt the club. Fans wanted more big names, and many felt the 49ers ownership did not back Farke enough.

Leeds spent money but not always in the right areas. For a club fighting to stay up, the risk is clear.

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Manchester United Miss the Mark

Manchester United spent big again but still failed to fix their weak points.

The Red Devils signed Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, which Stelling says are good additions. But he is not convinced by Benjamin Sesko, who has barely played.

United also pushed out players like Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho, but the financial losses were massive.

The club wanted a new direction but ended up stuck in the middle.

Stelling says Old Trafford is still not a happy camp. Even young star Kobbie Mainoo wanted to leave, showing the trouble inside the dressing room.

Aston Villa’s Mixed Bag

Aston Villa also received heavy criticism. They sold Jacob Ramsey, which Stelling says manager Unai Emery did not want.

They also failed to land Lucas Paqueta, one of their top targets. Keeping Emi Martinez was good news, but Stelling feels Villa were forced into moves rather than planning them.

Villa signed Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho, which could work out, but overall the team did not get stronger.

For a club hoping to challenge the top six, this was not enough.

Stelling was clear: Liverpool won the window, Leeds, Man United and Villa lost it. Leeds fans will be worried most, as the squad still looks weak for a tough Premier League fight.

If Farke cannot turn things around quickly, the summer mistakes could haunt them.

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