Beren Cross is a Leeds United Club Writer at The Athletic. With a background in covering competitive sports, particularly football, he has reported on various themes including sports business and legal affairs, showcasing a diverse range of interests. Beren's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as LeedsLive, Yahoo News UK, and The New York Times.
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Thousands loved the show at Halifax Piece Hall on Wednesday evening
Extensive work has taken place at Elland Road since the end of last season. The Athletic takes a look inside and out to explain the changes
By: Beren Cross, James Horncastle
The Premier League side would only allow the Italian to leave Elland Road if they added an attacker of their own before the window closes.
By: Beren Cross
The home side maintained their unbeaten start to the new season after Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second-half equaliser frustrated Brentford
By: Beren Cross
The recruitment department at Leeds United will remain attentive until Tuesday, even if Daniel Farke says he is happy with what he has
The 25-year-old is scheduled to fly in from France on Tuesday to conclude a season-long arrangement.
By: Beren Cross
With the end of the transfer window looming at 11pm BST on Tuesday, Bahoya is on course to arrive at Elland Road on loan.
By: Beren Cross
Leeds signed a handful of proven performers while adding vital cover in numerous areas of their squad in what was an encouraging window
By: Andy Naylor, Sam Lee, Jay Harris, Ed Mackey, James McNicholas, Max Mathews, Patrick Boyland, Beren Cross, Laurie Whitwell, David Ornstein
Everton’s move for Joshua Zirkzee is off — and the Merseyside club retain hope that they can conclude a deal for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun instead.Everton had already agreed a deal to sign USA international Balogun, only for doubts to emerge over the move. The Premier League side are aiming to reduce the initial fee for Balogun, with increased bonuses in the deal.Previously, Monaco sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, stated the deal for Balogun consisted of an initial €45million (£38.58m; $52.3m) plus €5million (£4.3m; $5.8m) in potential add-ons had been agreed between the two clubs.Meanwhile, Everton sources said the deal was worth in the region of £40million ($54m; €46.7m).Everton made an offer to United for Zirkzee but that was rejected, with the Old Trafford club felt they did not have enough time to secure a replacement ahead of the 11pm BST (6pm ET) deadline.Additional reporting: Laurie Whitwell, James Horncastle
By: Gregg Evans, David Ornstein, Tom Bogert, Laia Cervelló Herrero, Mario Cortegana, Simon Johnson, Max Mathews, Paul Taylor, Beren Cross, James McNicholas, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, George Ramsay, Matt Woosnam, Ed Mackey
The Colorado Rapids have agreed to a deal to acquire winger Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ Alkmaar, sources briefed on the situation have told The Athletic.Sadiq will undergo a medical to formalize the move, sources say. The transfer window in MLS closes on Wednesday night.The 26-year-old winger has spent the last few seasons with AZ, scoring 18 goals in 85 appearances. He has also featured for FC Nordsjaelland and BK Hacken in his career.The Rapids have been extremely busy ahead of the transfer window closing. The club has sent Rafa Navarro to St. Louis City for a deal worth around $12 million, a new record for a move between MLS clubs, and are finalizing the club-record signing of Morgan Whittaker from Middlesbrough, as previously reported by The Athletic.Colorado confirmed the signing of Israel international Sayed Abu-Farkhi on Tuesday morning as well.
