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Tuesday's Championship transfer talk news roundup: Jude Bellingham, Antonee Robinson, Dan-Axel Zagadou

Tuesday's Championship transfer talk: Bellingham, Robinson, Zagadou
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Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Championship on Tuesday, July 21.

Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Championship on Tuesday, July 21.

Tuesday morning's Championship transfer talk news roundup:


Borussia Dortmund teased Jude Bellingham signing with Beatles songs

Jude Bellingham in action for Birmingham City on July 1, 2020Β© Reuters

Borussia Dortmund announced their latest signing on Monday morning, but eagle-eyed social media users may have spotted a few hints in the days beforehand.

The Bundesliga club welcomed Englishman Jude Bellingham, 17, with a player-covered rendition of the Beatles' Hey Jude in a deal reported to be worth more than Β£20million to Birmingham.

The post received tens of thousands of likes on Twitter, but it wasn't the first time the club had alluded to Bellingham's arrival.

On July 17 the club's English-speaking Twitter account shared a picture of defender Dan-Axel Zagadou with the caption "Yesterday".

That same day a Marco Reus quote was shared with the caption "A day in the life".

And on Saturday a picture was posted of the sun over Signal Iduna Park, the club's home ground, along with the caption "Here comes the sun".

All three refer to songs from the Beatles' heyday, and while the cunning clues went over the heads of many fans, not all were deceived.

"I see what you're doing... I know another classic by the beatles" one fan replied.



Andrea Radrizzani: 'Leeds must invest if we are to compete in Premier League'

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani, pictured on February 10, 2018Β© Reuters

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani believes the club needs more investment to be competitive in the Premier League.

Radrizzani watched Marcelo Bielsa's side celebrate their Sky Bet Championship title success by beating Derby at Pride Park on Sunday, but is already working on plans to ensure Leeds stay in the top flight.

"We have enjoyed fantastic success," said the 45-year-old Italian. "But we've done it in a particular year and the impact of Covid-19 is also hitting the club financially.

"So we will need additional investment to be competitive and to continue our project and our growth and to maintain our position in the Premier League. We will need to add on I think."

Radrizzani, who said he hopes to remain at Elland Road for the next "10 or 20 years", confirmed initial investment would come from his holding company Aser.

He said he also expected 10 per cent stakeholders the San Francisco 49ers to increase their involvement in the club.

"People have said I would sell in the Premier League, but I have always said I would sell probably if I couldn't achieve the Premier League," he said.

Andrea Radrizzani, right, took a flight to Europe after watching Leeds win at Derby
Andrea Radrizzani, right, took a flight to Europe after watching Leeds win at Derby (Mike Egerton/PA)

"But in this case I would love to stay 10 years, maybe more, 20, I'm still young. I don't have any rush. I'm enjoying it.

"(The 49ers) have done a good deal investing in the club with me because they see their investment already worth probably 3.5 times higher in terms of value of what they put (in).

"They are obviously good friends, a good partner and I think they could bring more value in the management of the club in the Premier League than what has been done until now.

"I expect them to help us more, step up and potentially in the future years in the Premier League in club management, particularly the stadium and merchandise."

Radrizzani said there were no current plans for Qatar Sports Investments, the owners of Paris St Germain, to invest in the club, but did not rule it out in the future.

"We have a very good friendship," he said. "We have been talking, but to be honest we haven't reached any concrete point of any negotiation.

"But we are really good friends and if they want seriously to come, they can always find my door open for a discussion, but at this moment there's nothing."

Radrizzani has had little time to savour Leeds' return to the Premier League for the first time in 16 years.

He revealed during his zoom press conference that after Sunday's 3-1 win at Pride Park he flew out to Europe to discuss a possible new signing.

"I mean I can tell you where I am now," he said. "I'm in a place in Europe approaching a meeting for a player for next season. I'm enjoying, but I'm also enjoying working for the future."

When asked if fans can expect Leeds to break their club transfer record, Radrizzani replied: "Which is our transfer record? Helder Costa? Yes, I think we could break it soon.

"I have a clear vision. I need to first secure the team in the Premier League for the next three years, to stay there.

"If we stay there for three years at least then I think we can have a very bright future and stay just behind the top six. That's my goal."

Radrizzani hopes he and director of football Victor Orta will meet with Bielsa this week to discuss the manager's contract extension.

"I have a different view probably of all of you," Radrizzani added. "I think it's an honour for Marcelo as for any other coach to be in charge of a club like Leeds United in the Premier League.

"It's on merit for him to be here and he deserves it, but it's a choice and an honour.

"So at the end we don't have to persuade anyone to stay at our club. It's on merit and ambition because it's a big club."


More transfer news from Championship:

Jude Bellingham "cannot wait" to play for Dortmund after sealing move from Birmingham
The deal is reported to be worth more than Β£20m to the Championship club. Read more.

West Ham United join race to sign Wigan Athletic defender Antonee Robinson?
West Ham United are reportedly ready to join a wide range of clubs who are showing an interest in Wigan Athletic defender Antonee Robinson. Read more.

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