Leeds United successfully completed a deal for Burnley player Connor Roberts in the last moments of the January transfer window; however, he announced his decision after the deadline had passed.
After leading Burnley to promotion the previous season and even earning a spot in the Championship Team of the Year, Roberts, 28, signed for Leeds. However, he had trouble getting into the top tier.
He joined Joe Rodon, Dan James, and Ethan Ampadu, his teammates from Wales, at Elland Road in January, and he has made an impression in the interim. His goal was vital in the 3-1 victory over Leicester City.
his help as well against Huddersfield. However, Roberts has only started two of a possible nine games. Last week, he made an impression against Glen Kamara’s Finland. In the other seven games, he has made an appearance.
Connor Roberts made an odd choice to move from Burnley to Leeds.
The Welsh star encounters Archie Gray in his path. Luke Ayling clarified that youngster Gray’s “unbelievable” play was a contributing factor in his decision to move from Elland Road to Middlesbrough in January.
The child keeps getting stronger and stronger. He scored on his England U21 debut last week at the age of just 18. Even when expectations are growing quickly, he consistently exceeds them.
Roberts is consequently left on the bench to receive scraps and the occasional start. It is difficult to see Roberts starting again with eight league games remaining. Unless, of course, anything is wrong.
