During the frenzy of the summer transfer window, Joel Piroe found himself unexpectedly linked to a swap deal with Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer. But behind the scenes, Leeds United’s new forward wasn’t fazed by the rumours—if anything, he was baffled.

According to Leeds journalist Graham Smyth, when a club employee mentioned the transfer gossip to Piroe, his response was casual and cutting. The Dutch striker reportedly said, “There were worse stories during my time at Swansea,” before delivering the ultimate snub, “Who is Chris Wilder?”

Piroe, clearly unbothered by the rumours, is thriving at Leeds United, already racking up a goal and assist this season. Manager Daniel Farke sees him as the ideal replacement for Georginio Rutter, praising his patience and hard work. Though not a traditional No. 10, Farke highlighted Piroe’s clinical finishing as something the team had been missing, saying, “He’s always working hard… I wanted to reward him with my trust and backing today.”

Despite the transfer window drama, it’s clear Piroe is firmly focused on his future at Leeds, and his cutting remarks have left fans with plenty to talk about.