Sources say Leeds United have been keeping tabs on Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Issouf Sissokho who has impressed in the Europa League.

In the 59th minute, there was the familiar experience of a taller, stronger player (Andy Irving) trying to take a chunk out of him. Aaronson surfed the Scot’s block and, in the same move, almost imperceptibly, shifted the ball from right to left foot as he sidestepped the lumbering 6ft 4in Tomas Soucek.

Leeds is 49-30-32 against West Ham, all-time, though West Ham won the last Premier League matchup between the two in May 2023. Time: 3 p.m. ET

Struggling West Ham United travel to Elland Road chasing a first win under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo as they take on a Leeds United side who have managed just one league victory since the opening weekend. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes ahead of their Friday night clash.

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LEEDS, England (AP) — Nuno Espirito Santo became the first West Ham coach since 2018 to go winless in his first four games as his struggling team showed the same defensive frailties that have plagued it all season in a 2-1 loss to Leeds in the Premier League on Friday.

With just four points in eight matches, this is West Ham’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season. In the top-flight, they last had as few as four after eight games in 1988-89 (also four), eventually finishing 19th and being relegated. If the result stays like this, the Hammers will remain 19th, but would fall seven points behind Leeds.

Leeds United could finally sign an Inter Milan star they targeted over the summer, with the Italian giants set to hand them the opportunity of a smart transfer

West Ham suffered another damaging defeat against Leeds United. Football Insider looks at the winners and losers.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke admits he was left delighted after their 2-1 win against West Ham United on Friday night.