“Very surprised” – Pundit reacts to Leeds United, Plymouth Argyle transfer news

As the Whites consider whether to make a move for Mumba during the January transfer window, Leeds United News reports that they sent a scout to observe him play during Plymouth’s 1-0 FA Cup victory against Brentford on Saturday. After helping the Pilgrims win the League One title in the 2022–2023 season, Mumba signed on loan from Norwich City in July 2022. The following summer, the move became permanent for a fee of approximately £1 million, which at the time matched Argyle’s transfer record.

The 23-year-old, who can play on either side of defense, has been a mainstay for Plymouth for the last two and a half years. This season, he has started all but two of the team’s league games in the Championship. It is uncertain how the team would react if they received an offer from the league leaders, but new Pilgrims head coach Miron Muslic is probably not eager to lose Mumba this month as he attempts to lead his team away from the bottom of the table.

As Leeds United targets Bali Mumba of Plymouth Argyle, Carlton Palmer responds.

Palmer, in an exclusive interview with Football League World, questioned why Leeds would need to sign Mumba when they already had Isaac Schmidt, a versatile full-back, on their roster. He also brushed aside rumors that the Whites might want to recruit the Portsmouth defender in January. “Leeds United are reportedly scouting Bali Mumba, Plymouth’s versatile full-back who can play on either side,” Palmer stated. Leeds reportedly attended the game over the weekend to watch him play.

“Leeds already have a versatile full-back who can cover both sides in the form of Isaac Schmidt, so I think this was more just a scouting mission rather than them planning to make a bid for him.”Although they have a flexible full-back in that position already, they may be looking to replace Junior Firpo.I don’t think Daniel Farke will be doing much business during the January transfer window; I believe this is just a case of Leeds having a list of players on their hit list.

“It’s not an area that they really need to strengthen.”Plymouth is at the bottom of the standings, and we already know where they are because they lost one of their best players, Lewis Gibson, to Preston. “At this time, Morgan Whittaker hasn’t left yet, and you need to hold onto your best players if you want to have any chance of remaining in the Championship.” “I’d be very surprised to see anything happening with Bali Mumba this transfer window.”

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