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Leeds United’s list of celebrity fans proves that true supporters always stick around, with the Yorkshire club enduring an era to forget before returning to the Premier League in 2020.

Now back in the top flight, and with an American manager in the form of Jesse Marsch, we may see more Hollywood names emerge in the famous colours of the historic club in the near future.

With that said, we took a look at the most famous celebrity supporters of Leeds United, courtesy of Leeds Live.

Ricky Wilson – Ricky Wilson is such a big Leeds United fan that his band is named after Elland Road icon Lucas Radebe’s former club – Kaiser Chiefs. 

Ralph Ineson – Famous for his time in The Office as Chris Finch, Ralph Ineson is a big Leeds supporter. He also featured in HBO hit Chernobyl, and played Amycus Carrow in the Harry Potter series. 

Sir Nick Faldo – A golf legend, Sir Nick Faldo is a true great of the sport and an avid Leeds follower. 

Jon Richardson – Known for his appearances on 8 Out of 10 Cats, comedian Jon Richardson is also a Leeds fan. Leeds probably provide him with much less material these days now that they aren’t wallowing in the Football League under madcap owners. 

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau – Most famous for his time as Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is even a member of the Leeds United Supporters Trust.

Colin Montgomerie – Another golfing legend, Colin Montgomerie adds to the list of famous Leeds United fans.

Miniminter (Simon Minter) – With 10 million subscribers on his personal Youtube channel and 15.2 million as 1/7 of The Sidemen, Miniminter is a Leeds fan with a huge following amongst the Gen Z audience. 

Mel B – Though she may be Scary Spice to some, Mel B is just another supporter to those at Elland Road.

Josh Warrington – If you know Josh Warrington, then you’ll know all about his love for Leeds United, which is perhaps only second to his love for boxing.

Russell Crowe – Arguably the most famous Leeds supporter on this list, Oscar winner Russell Crowe is no stranger to the colours of the Yorkshire club. Crowe is a film legend, best known for his roles in Master and Commander, Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Les Miserables and American Gangster.

Leeds United have quite the variation of celebrity supporters. They have enough musical talent to form a makeshift band, whilst also having two golfers at the ready and an Oscar winner. A celebrity party at Elland Road would include some guest list.

Everton have been in talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a potential deal for Richarlison, and now a shocking new update has emerged on the ongoing negotiations.

What’s the latest?

According to Sky Sports News, Spurs are now interested in signing Anthony Gordon in a package deal that also includes Richarlison.

In a clip on Twitter from Sky Sports Premier League the news source revealed: “Breaking transfer news this hour coming out of Tottenham involving not one but two Everton players.

“There’s a package deal being discussed between Richarlison and Anthony Gordon, that is a new name for Tottenham Hotspur, that’s a target this summer as well.”

Moshiri will be scrambling

The breaking news that Spurs are now looking to make a move for Richarlison and now Gordon as well will surely leave Farhad Moshiri scrambling as losing two of the most important players at Goodison Park would be an absolute disaster –

Gordon has been a revelation at the club and has been a breakthrough star in the Everton academy, so supporters will likely be furious at the thought of the boyhood Evertonian leaving this summer.

The 21-year-old scored four goals, contributed two assists and created four big chances over his 35 Premier League appearances in 2021/22, as well as making an average of one key pass, 1.5 tackles and winning 4.9 duels per game – proving that he has been an important part of the team at Goodison Park.

Frank Lampard holds the player in high regard, lavishing praise on Gordon upon his managerial appointment at the club:

“I’m really excited. I’ve been watching Anthony this season as an outsider, a neutral, and I love things about his game.

“When you come to see someone you try not to make too many judgments but I’ve seen him first-hand and he loves this club and he has a great attitude and all the attributes to do what he wants in this game.”

To put into perspective the impact on the side both Richarlison and Gordon provide, the pair delivered 15 goals and eight assists last term, with their goal contributions combined playing a huge part in Everton’s securing survival in the top flight – with the Brazilian winger scoring six of his goals in the last 10 games of the season.

With that being said, Moshiri must avoid a complete nightmare this summer, as the club should be looking to strengthen their team not weaken it by losing key players who offer a positive influence on the side.

AND in other news: EFC submit offer for “exceptional” £228k-p/w maestro, he can be Frank’s own de Bruyne

Newcastle United have already got their summer transfer window underway by signing Matt Targett on a permanent basis.

Dan Ashworth is being tasked with improving Eddie Howe’s squad ahead of the 2022/23 campaign and it will be interesting to see how he fares after joining from Brighton.

One player who has been touted with a move to St. James’ Park since the sporting director’s arrival is Chelsea centre-forward Armando Broja, who West Ham have reportedly been willing to pay £25m for.

The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope recently named the Albania international as one of the players on the club’s wish list, Tweeting:

“Re alternatives, NUFC like Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca but feeling he prefers to stay in Italy. Interest in Chelsea’s Armando Broja. In defence, N Ake too much & Lloyd Kelly unlikely. Plenty names still in play & long way to go, but preference is to get Botman/Ekitike.”

Tammy Abraham 2.0

By securing a deal to sign Broja, Ashworth can land the Toon their own version of England international Tammy Abraham.

Both players are English-born number nines who came through the academy set-up at Stamford Bridge and the former Southampton loanee can now follow in the Roma star’s footsteps by sealing a permanent move away from Thomas Tuchel’s side.

Abraham signed for the Serie A side last summer and plundered 26 goals across the Italian top-flight and Europa Conference League. This came after he managed six goals in 22 Premier League outings for Chelsea in the 2020/21 campaign.

Interestingly, Broja produced six goals in 21 starts for Southampton on loan in the division and he could now be ready to explode at the top level just like Abraham has.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards heaped praise on the Albanian last season, saying: “He’s fearless, he’s strong, he runs in behind, he can hold it up – just at the age of 20 as well. I’ve been really impressed with him.

“Sometimes when young players go on loan, especially in the Premier League, they come off the bench and he’s bided his time a little bit but when his chance came he took it with both hands. Every time that I watch him play I’m impressed.

“He holds the line by himself, his hold up play, constant threat running in behind, his aerial ability as well. He’s really growing in stature.”

These comments suggest that he improved throughout the season and was a bulldozer up front, whilst his statistics show that he was also chipping in with goals.

At the age of 20, he is a player at the start of his career and he has the scope to develop further. This is why he can be the next Abraham to move on from Chelsea and explode with regular football, which is why the Magpies must snap him up.

AND in other news, NUFC eyeing deal for “insane” £17m gem with a “scoring nose”, he’s a big Wood upgrade…

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Sporting midfielder Matheus Nunes.

What’s the news?

According to a recent report from Foot Mercato (via Sport Witness), Newcastle, as well as fellow Premier League club Everton, have made an approach to the Portuguese club over a potential transfer for the midfielder.

With Newcastle now in talks, it’s thought they’ll need a fee in the region of €60m (£51.6m).

Back in the 2019 January transfer window, Nunes joined Sporting’s U23 side from fellow Portuguese club Estoril.

Since then, the 23-year-old has gone on to make 131 appearances for his current club across their senior and U23 sides.

Bruno 2.0

In those aforementioned appearances, the Brazilian-born midfielder has found the net ten times and delivered 11 assists in the process.

His latest season with Sporting saw the player make 33 league appearances, leaving only one other outfield player at the club to rack up more minutes than Nunes, which highlights just how key is for the team.

In those outings, the £31.5m-rated figure racked up 30 interceptions, 28 crosses, 22 shots at goal as well as winning 25 tackles.

This shows how much of a well-rounded midfield player he is and why the Toon and the Toffees have their eye on him.

The player has already caught the attention of one of the Premier League’s most recognisable figures when Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola labelled the Sporting midfielder as “one of the best players in the world today.”

With the Magpies showing during the previous January transfer window how successful it can be to sign a young midfielder with Brazilian roots in the shape of Bruno Guimaraes, securing a deal for Nunes could see them replicate a similar swoop.

After moving to St. James’ Park from Olympique Lyon in a deal worth £40m, the Brazilian had a rather productive end to the season with Newcastle having scored five goals, delivered one assist as well as making 19 interceptions and winning 39 tackles in just 17 league games.

This, just like Nunes, highlights how much of a capable midfielder the Brazilian is with and without the ball.

If Nunes can follow in the early footsteps of Guimaraes and settle into life in the Premier League, this could be yet another great bit of business from the club ahead of what could be a massive season for them.

In other news: Contact made: PIF in NUFC talks to land deal for £11m “specimen”, Howe would love him

An update has emerged on Newcastle United and their plans for their fringe players in the summer transfer window… 

What’s the talk?

When asked about the futures of Dwight Gayle, Karl Darlow, Ciaran Clark and Matt Ritchie, Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie has revealed that the Magpies are expected to ship off some of their squad players ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

The journalist has also teased that they may not be the only ones who depart St. James’ Park in the coming months as Eddie Howe wields his axe.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “There might be a surprise among that list, but I do expect there to be a bit of a clear out and then they’ll need to bring in some fresher players, because a lot of those guys have been there a long time.”

Supporters will be delighted

The Toon supporters will be delighted by this news as it suggests that the club will finally be axing a number of players who are not making positive contributions on the pitch at Premier League level.

Darlow, for example, endured a shocking start to the 2021/22 campaign as he covered for Martin Dubravka. He averaged a dismal SofaScore rating of 6.47 as he let in 1.9 goals per game across eight appearances, making one error directly leading to a goal and giving away one penalty.

This suggests that he is not good enough to be the club’s number two as he struggled badly when he was pressed into action in 2021.

Gayle, meanwhile, played eight games in the entire league season and averaged six minutes per match, failing to score or register an assist in his time on the pitch. Steve Bruce and Howe opted against handing him regular game time, which is why now could be the right time for him to move on.

Clark was left out of the squad for the second half of the campaign after a dreadful six months leading up to January. He averaged a SofaScore rating of 6.29 – the lowest of any outfielder in the squad – as he made 13 appearances in the top flight.

Fans will, therefore, be delighted by the prospect of the Magpies cashing in on these players, among others, as they have shown that they are unlikely to make a significant impact for Howe in the Premier League next term.

AND in other news, Howe can finally axe “shocking” flop as Newcastle eye move for “enormous” £17m machine…

Leeds United have been offered the chance to sign a new striker this summer…

What’s the word?

According to transfer insider Dean Jones, the Yorkshire outfit could look to sign New York City FC forward Valentin Castellanos after being given the green light to do so.

Speaking to GIVEMESPORT recently, the journalist revealed: “I think Castellanos is the one to look out for, they’ve definitely been offered him. They’re weighing it up at the moment.

“Again, it might not be a player that gets Leeds fans particularly excited, but he’s actually had a really good year in MLS.”

Marsch needs him

Whilst the Whites had the second-leakiest backline in the Premier League last season, one of their biggest problems was in the final third, where they sorely missed Patrick Bamford, who had bagged 17 goals in 2020/21.

His persistent injury troubles often left Jesse Marsch without a senior option up top, leading to players like Dan James and Jack Harrison playing out of positon, if not the pressure falling upon youngsters such as Joe Gelhardt and Sam Greenwood.

Truthfully, this has long been an issue at Elland Road, with the loan arrivals of Eddie Nketiah and Jean-Kevin Augustin failing to work out under former boss Marcelo Bielsa.

Just as Jones states, Castellanos may not be an exciting name given the fact that he has only really delivered in the MLS, but the same hasn’t been said for Brenden Aaronson, an equally exciting talent who has only done the business in America and Austria.

As such, the 23-year-old Argentine should not be written off, not at least because prolific goalscorers tend to correlate that form elsewhere, given the right service.

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Across the course of his career in USA, Castellanos has bagged 58 goals, 53 of which have come in 126 appearances for NYCFC. He secured the Golden Boot last year on their way to a MLS Cup victory and has also been rather creative, providing 23 assists, via Transfermarkt.

Described as “exceptional” and “absolutely perfect” for Leeds by journalist Conor McGilligan, the 5 foot 10 frontman could be a viable and cheap solution to Marsch’s frontline woes as he is thought to be available for just £12.8m, though there is also competition from Premier League rivals West Ham United.

Victor Orta and co shouldn’t think twice with a swoop for Castellanos this off-season.

AND in other news, Orta in ongoing talks for “unreal” Leeds United deal, supporters surely buzzing…

Leeds United may look to hijack Everton’s move for defender James Tarkowski, according to The Daily Mail’s Dominic King.

The Lowdown: Tarkowski in demand

Tarkowski, who Sean Dyche described as ‘outstanding’, appears to be a man in demand with his Burnley contract set to expire at the end of June.

The 29-year-old has held talks with Aston Villa and has also been linked with Fulham and Newcastle.

However, it looks as if Everton are winning the race for the centre-back’s services, and Leeds could now look to make a late move for the player ahead of their recent relegation rivals.

The Latest: Leeds interest

King shared a story for The Daily Mail late on Thursday evening regarding Tarkowski, claiming that Everton are confident of signing the Burnley star on a free transfer.

However, the reporter added that the Whites are one of a few clubs keeping tabs on Tarkowski’s situation as ‘they plot a potential transfer swoop’.

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The Verdict: Unlikely?

Leeds are already well-stocked at centre-back with five senior options, and it looks as if their priorities currently lie elsewhere.

Reports have suggested that after the club wrap up a move for second summer signing Rasmus Kristensen, Leeds will look to sign a central midfielder, striker and an experienced goalkeeper.

Therefore, you’d expect that a move to Elland Road for Tarkowski is unlikely, however, it could be one to monitor following King’s claim.

In other news: Victor Orta now spotted 5.6 miles from stadium of ‘quality’ Leeds target dubbed the ‘new Drogba’. 

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian has hinted that he will leave the club at the end of the season, having struggled to enjoy much playing time this season.

The Lowdown: Adrian’s lack of minutes

There was a time when the 35-year-old was the Reds’ hero in the 2019 Super Cup, as his penalty heroics in the shootout allowed the Reds to beat Chelsea.

Those days are long gone now, however, with Adrian the third-choice ‘keeper at Liverpool, having fallen behind Caoimhin Kelleher in the pecking order.

In fact, the Spaniard has been limited to just one solitary appearance this season, coming in the Carabao Cup against Preston, and he could leave when his contract expires next month.

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The Latest: Spaniard hints at exit

Speaking to Cadena SER [via Sport Witness], Adrian made it fairly clear what he wants next:

“Alisson is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. We all want to play, and this season has not been as he would have liked. When we finish the season, we will evaluate; I still have a lot to contribute.

“I love my profession and being a professional. We will evaluate when the time comes.

“I would say yes, with a bit more strength (to a return to Spain). Obviously, the country pulls a little, and I would like to return to La Liga, but that is always if the opportunity arises. But I still have a year left on my contract.”

The Verdict: Time to leave

In truth, it makes perfect sense for Adrian to head elsewhere before next season, with Jurgen Klopp essentially deeming him surplus to requirements.

It is very difficult to envisage him usurping Kelleher as Alisson’s deputy, meaning he will again barely even make match-day squads moving forward.

At 35, Adrian is still not necessarily past his best as a goalkeeper, so a return to Spain to a club where he is first-choice between the sticks looks like an ideal way to see out his playing days.

In other news, journalist David Maddock has dropped a ‘huge’ Liverpool claim. Read more here.

Sunderland will reportedly now ‘hold talks’ over signing Nathan Broadhead this summer.

The Lowdown: ‘Sensational’ season

As per journalist and Black Cats supporter Josh Bunting, the 24-year-old was ‘sensational’ at the Stadium of Light this season, scoring 13 goals in 27 games across all competitions, which earned him a call-up for Wales for their upcoming international fixtures. Sadly, he has since had to withdraw from Rob Page’s squad due to injury.

However, he was only on loan from Everton, so a deal now needs to be negotiated if the Wearsiders want to bring him back for next term.

The Latest: Talks scheduled

As shared by The Northern Echo journalist Matty Jones on Twitter, Sunderland are now due to ‘hold talks’ with the Toffees over the possibility of signing Broadhead ‘this week’ for another campaign.

He outlined: “Sunderland are due to hold talks with Everton this week to discuss the possibility of bringing back Nathan Broadhead for next season.

“The hope is that all clubs would be happy to see Broadhead tested at Championship level.”

The Verdict: No-brainer

Given Broadhead’s form on Wearside, and the fact that he would already be familiar with his surroundings, it is surely a no-brainer for Alex Neil’s side to try and bring him back for another season.

Whether that’s on another loan deal or a permanent signing will have to be discussed with his parent club, but either way, Sunderland could do with his goals in the Championship.

Nonetheless, Everton already have both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison – plus the returning Ellis Simms from his loan spell at Hearts – as centre-forward options already, so there is a good possibility that a deal can be struck, especially if both clubs are in favour of Broadhead getting a second-tier campaign under his belt.

In other news, find out what potential blow Sunderland could now be facing

A big Celtic claim on the club’s plans has emerged ahead of the summer transfer window…

What’s the talk?

Transfer insider Dean Jones has claimed that the Hoops could sign two more players to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s team after sealing deals for Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota.

They have options to sign the Portuguese winger and the Tottenham defender on a permanent basis and the reporter does not believe they will be the only additions for the Premiership giants.

When asked if the club will add to their squad outside of the pair, Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “I fully expect, especially with Rangers having success in Europe, that they’ll have an understanding that, ‘we can’t rest on our laurels here’.

“And they will look to probably make two more decent signings on top of those two.”

It’s great news

The Parkhead supporters will be buzzing with this great news as it suggests that the club will not be taking their foot off the gas in the coming months.

It would be easy for Postecoglou to take a relaxed approach to the upcoming window as he has a squad that has just won the Premiership title back from their rivals. They finished four points clear of Rangers as they ended the campaign on 93 points, losing just three times in 38 games under the Australian coach.

However, the team from the other side of Glasgow look set to push them again next season. The Gers are in a Europa League final tonight and a win for them would mean that they are also competing in the group stages of the Champions League, alongside Celtic, in 2022/23.

This means that they would also benefit from the finances involved in that competition and they may look to strengthen their team, which is why supporters will want the Hoops to make additions of their own to counter that.

There are always areas in which to improve and the fans will be buzzing to learn that Postecoglou could bring two players in to increase the quality of the starting XI. This is, of course, on top of the deals to sign Jota and Carter-Vickers.

The pair both averaged SofaScore ratings of 7.33 or higher in the Premiership as they consistently delivered brilliant displays on the pitch throughout the campaign. If Celtic can bring in two more players who can perform to a similar standard as them then the fans will truly be on cloud nine…

AND in other news, Ange can now axe £20k-p/w Celtic “shocker” by finally unleashing “powerful” 19 y/o gem…