Farke says it was a 'necessity' for Leeds United to sign Kamara and Gruev

Daniel Farke says it was a necessity for Leeds United to strengthen the heart of midfield this summer following the arrivals of Glen Kamara and Ilia Gruev. The mass exodus from Elland Road left the Whites light of senior heads in their midfield engine room, with Ethan Ampadu and Archie Gray starting the season in that role.

Gruev, still only 23-years-old, has been a regular for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga over the past two seasons and a recognised international. "Proven international team player for Finland. With Ilia the same, proven international for Bulgaria, has played an important role for Werder Bremen on Bundesliga level, so quite important.

"They signed a long-term contract, they were desperate to be here and they have also some experience I think in the middle of the park. We are right now there with a really solid squad and yes, happy with all three signings."

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