Emilio is an experienced football journalist at Football FanCast with over six years of experience covering transfer news, the Premier League and the business of football. Since beginning his career in 2019, he has established himself as a knowledgeable voice in football journalism, providing insight into some of the game's biggest stories.  

After graduating with first-class honours from the University of Central Lancashire in 2019, Emilio began his journalism career at Snack Media, now part of Valnet. He has since written for several of the company's football publications, including Vital Football, The Transfer Tavern and Football FanCast.
 

Throughout his career, Emilio has developed an extensive understanding of English football, building trusted relationships with industry contacts that help inform his reporting. His work combines transfer insight with an interest in the financial and commercial aspects of the modern game. Away from football journalism, Emilio enjoys travelling the world and spending time in the boxing ring.

Leeds' January plans are likely to come under sharper focus after another afternoon of frustration in front of goal.

Daniel Farke's side lost 2-0 at Bournemouth on Saturday, with a costly mistake and a shortage of clear chances leaving them empty-handed.

The warning signs weren't exactly there from the first whistle, as Leeds started with purpose and Dominic Calvert-Lewin briefly thought he had given them the lead.

VAR spotted a handball and the celebrations stopped, with Harry Wilson also going close, but the early pressure brought no reward.

Then James Trafford handed Bournemouth the opening they needed.

His pass towards Ao Tanaka was intercepted by Justin Kluivert, who supplied Evanilson for the opener after 31 minutes.

Leeds had time to put that right. What followed, however, was a long search for an equaliser that rarely looked convincing.

Farke sent on Sean Longstaff, Anton Stach and Lukas Nmecha together, changing the balance of his side as he tried to find a response.

Longstaff offered runs from midfield and Stach had opportunities to shoot, but Bournemouth never faced the sustained pressure Leeds needed to create.

Even with Brenden Aaronson and Jean-Matteo Bahoya introduced later, the visitors could not force their way back. Amine Adli then settled it in added time after Longstaff lost possession, with coveted forward Eli Junior Kroupi supplying the final pass.

The numbers made uncomfortable reading for Farke, as Leeds had more control of the ball, yet finished with just one shot on target, as Bournemouth registered five.

Tottenham visit Elland Road next, and Leeds need answers before the winter window opens.

Any January addition must improve what happens on the pitch, and it's ironically a Spurs player that has now caught their attention.

Leeds plan potential Conor Gallagher bid with £200,000 weekly package to weigh up

Conor Gallagher would represent an ambitious attempt to add something different, with Fussball News reporting that Leeds are preparing for a potential January bid.

The Tottenham midfielder is also attracting attention from Aston Villa and Everton, according to the German outlet, but his wages would make this a serious financial undertaking.

Reports suggest the Englishman is on around £200,000-per-week at N17, and that is a sizeable commitment before any transfer fee enters the discussion.

The report identifies no negotiations between the clubs at this stage and gives no indication of Tottenham's asking price. Gallagher, 26, has been used from the bench and in rotation, giving Leeds a possible opening to explore.

However, the report suggests Roberto De Zerbi still sees him as an important option, particularly when a game calls for extra energy and intensity, and even views Gallagher as a 'twelfth man'.

For Leeds, the appeal would be a midfielder capable of pressing aggressively, competing for possession and getting forward to support attacks.

Gallagher would bring experience and energy to Elland Road, but on that sort of salary, Leeds would need him to make a difference quickly if they managed to pull it off.