da bet7： Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa should target an ambitious move for Fulham’s club captain Tom Cairney in January, as the 27-year-old has fallen out of favour at Craven Cottage under new boss Claudio Ranieri.
What’s the situation?
da imperador bet： According to a recent report from The Sun, Ranieri is keen on swapping Cairney for Newcastle’s more defensively-minded midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, as the Italian boss has switched to a 5-4-1 formation that leaves his captain out in the cold.
After their promotion to the Premier League, Cairney has only managed 14 league appearances – 10 of which have been starts, and a move away in January doesn’t look out of the question.
The Scottish international is somewhat of a luxury player, but his talent is clear to see and he was crucial in Fulham’s success while earning promotion from the Championship last season. In fact, it was Cairney who scored the winner in the play-off final against Aston Villa in May.
A move to Leeds then could be perfect for all parties involved.
Promotion push
The Whites are currently sitting at the top of the Championship table – three points clear of Norwich after 24 games – having had a fantastic start to life under Bielsa.
If they are to continue this form though the club will surely have to spend in January in order to keep ahead of their closest challengers, especially in the attacking midfield positions having loaned Samu Saiz to Getafe for the rest of the campaign.
Cairney would be a brilliant buy as he has the experience needed to guide the club to promotion, and Leeds could surely make a strong enough offer to tempt the Cottagers to sell.
Given that Fulham are struggling in the Premier League, it could also be a shrewd move for Cairney himself as the Whites look on course to return to the big-time.
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