A lot of Leeds United fans are discussing the fact they missed out on the signing of Romaine Sawyers.
The 28-year-old central midfielder is dominating the Championship this season.
Sawyers spent three years at Brentford, where he became one of the Championship’s best midfielders, but in the summer, he was sold.
West Bromwich Albion picked him up for just £3m, and it is no surprise that the Baggies now sit top of the league with Sawyers controlling the midfield.
Sawyers was named as Man of the Match in West Brom’s 2-0 win over Stoke City as he had the most touches and completed the most passes in the game.
Sawyers is from Birmingham so a move home was always going to appeal for him.
However, Leeds were interested in bringing Sawyers to Elland Road, and many Whites fans are gutted to have missed out on his signature – especially now that he is performing so well for a promotion rival.
Are you disappointed Leeds did not sign Sawyers?
Yes, he could have made a real difference
No, I'm happy with our midfield options
See the best of the reaction below.
Have huge player envy for Romaine Sawyers. Would have been an unbelievable signing for Leeds. Been instrumental for West Brom so far, and will be in the running for Championship player of the year at this rate. https://t.co/0BAk1O5CeS
— LUFCDATA (@LUFCDATA) November 4, 2019
The one (of several ones) that got away. I can only hope for a non-serious, persistent injury that completely ruins his season.
— Reginald Glovebox Ⓥ (@RGlovebox) November 5, 2019
Leeds were in for him supposedly , imagine him and Forshaw running the midfield
— James Howson (@BigJimmy_V) November 5, 2019
Everyone following stats knew that he was a bargain at that price. I assume he saw little difference in quality of players at each club and simply decided that he wanted to go home.
— Mango Jenkins (@FunsoBanlow) November 5, 2019
Not even 3 million bob. One more midfielder in the mix for us would make such a difference, especially a controlling 8 like him so when there’s no Forshaw, you’re still set.
— ETHAN (@EthanFromOnline) November 4, 2019
I’ve never understood why we didn’t go for a straight swap with Pontus. That would have been a very fair deal for both clubs.
— Austin (@AustinLDN86) November 5, 2019
Shoulda woulda coulda
— Dom (@dommer14) November 5, 2019