‘I worry for them’ – The biggest loser of transfer window has talkSPORT host fearing… Say’s Jeff Selling
talkSPORT host Jeff Stelling didn’t mince words when evaluating Leeds United’s summer transfer business, pinpointing them as the biggest losers of the window and expressing genuine concern for their Premier League survival.
1. Where Are the Goals Coming From?
Stelling’s biggest fear? A lack of proven goal-scorers. He dismissed Leeds’ signings—James Justin, Dominic Calvert‑Lewin, Noah Okafor, and even Lukas Nmecha—as underwhelming in terms of firepower. He emphasized that Calvert‑Lewin’s fitness is unreliable and Okafor’s record—just seven goals in 39 games for Milan—is hardly inspiring. Without a dependable striker, Leeds could struggle to turn draws into wins.
2. No ‘Marquee’ Signing to Ignite the Fans
Even their signing of James Justin—a seasoned full-back on a four-year deal—failed to impress. Stelling argued that while Justin is decent, Leeds needed a ‘marquee signing’, someone with game-changing flair, a “Jack Grealish‑type figure,” who would get the fans buzzing and make a real impact. Notably, he said, “the fans are not going to get excited about signing a full‑back.”
3. A Wider Context of Concern
This critique comes amid an otherwise frenzied Premier League window—clubs splashed a combined £3.087bn on transfers, more than the next four European leagues combined. While Liverpool soared in this spending spree, Leeds languish near the bottom of the deal quality rankings alongside Manchester United and Aston Villa
