JUST NOW: Liam Cooper has terminated his contract of $ 10.5 million just because ……….

The Serie A team was defeated by Inter Milan in the Supercoppa Italiana last week. According to the publication, the team’s attitude infuriated Maurizio Sarri, Lazio chairman Claudio Lotito, and their sporting director, Mariano Fabiani.

The trio have been deciding how to go ahead in the remaining days of the window and the focus is on signing a winger on a loan deal, with an option to buy instead of an obligation. Such a loan doesn’t seem so useful for Leeds United, and the idea ‘he can leave’ that way would be a surprise. There’s the distinct possibility there’s an intermediary at work here, trying to build a deal which can then be presented to Leeds United with the hope it may be accepted.

At Elland Road, the first half was very evenly matched until Leeds equalized with Dan James’ header of a perfectly placed Junior Firpo cross in the second minute, which was the visitors’ goal from a well-worked set-piece.

But challenges were flying in, with Preston receiving two yellow cards for Ben Whiteman and Ali McCann before the half. The second was for a shoulder charge on Dan James that would have resulted in severe consequences even in rugby, let alone football.

Preston enjoyed some success in the first half, but after the break they became much more defensive. The game continued with more aggressive challenges, which culminated in the 85th minute when Ryan Ledson attempted a horrifying, high tackle on Ilia Gruev from behind.

When Ledson was called for a handball in the 93rd minute, he diverted the ball away from Bamford with his outstretched arm. Joel Piroe took over after the number nine initially held the ball, rolling the ball past the Preston ‘keeper to seal three points, giving Leeds the victory they deserved.