Leeds eye Doekhi as Piroe exit gathers pace
Live blog notes England omissions rumours, including Harry Maguire confirming he is out, with debate over Phil Foden and Trent Alexander-Arnold, ahead of Thomas Tuchel naming his 26-man squad.
Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick on a two-year deal and could add ex-Leeds defender Jonathan Woodgate to his staff, as Leeds await clarity on Daniel Farke’s future.
Illan Meslier, 200 Leeds appearances, sat alone on the Elland Road pitch after Brighton, with BBC’s Jonathan Buchan calling it a 'massive opportunity missed' as the keeper nears a free transfer exit.
Daniel Farke distances Leeds from Southampton’s spygate case, saying he will focus on Leeds and leave 'experts' to it, noting the final is Hull vs Middlesbrough after Saints’ expulsion.
Leeds plan to build on survival and may move with a £25m offer for a winger likened to Raphinha to boost Farke’s attack.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin misses England’s World Cup squad despite 14 league goals. Ivan Toney, once linked with Leeds, is selected alongside Harry Kane and Ollie Watkins.
After Brighton’s late 1-0 loss at Leeds, Fabian Hurzeler gave players three hours to move on and focus on Manchester United, says player of the season Ferdi Kadioglu.
Leeds visit West Ham safe and unbeaten in eight, with injuries to Ilia Gruev and Pascal Struijk. Hosts must win to survive. Prediction given as 2-0 West Ham.
Leeds chase Union Berlin captain Danilho Doekhi on a free. Farke views the 27-year-old centre-back as an ideal fit, but Dortmund, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace also compete for his signature.
Captain Ethan Ampadu wins Leeds’ Player of the Season and vows to 'finish off well' and start big next season, easing exit rumours as the club push to extend his deal to 2028.
Marco Silva set to leave Fulham for Benfica, handing a blow to a mid-table rival as Leeds aim to consolidate and leapfrog clubs around them next season.
Anton Stach misses Germany’s World Cup squad amid injury, easing Leeds’ workload worries and keeping their £17.4m midfield talisman out of the summer shop window.
Noah Okafor’s Leeds form earns Switzerland World Cup call, boosting Leeds’ sales pitch to targets. Anton Stach back in Germany contention and Dominic Calvert-Lewin awaits England fate.
Ex-United scout backs Leeds to move for Harvey Elliott, set to leave Liverpool after Aston Villa loan. Fee around £25m touted, with versatility suiting Farke’s system.
Joel Piroe reportedly told he is not in Daniel Farke’s plans. Rangers and Middlesbrough among clubs interested as Leeds plan summer exits to manage finances and reshape the attack.
