Leeds tie down Ampadu as Marathe backs Farke stay
West Ham plan to sell Crysencio Summerville, opening a possible Leeds return. Paraag Marathe stresses ‘thoughtful’ recruitment as Leeds target up to five signings and seek wide attacking depth.
Crystal Palace are close to appointing Lens boss Pierre Sage after Glasner’s exit. With rivals changing managers and in Europe, Leeds aim to consolidate under Farke.
Leeds’ 26/27 away kit launch featured keepers Karl Darlow and Alex Cairns, hinting at new deals, while Daniel Farke praised Darlow as his late-season number one.
Leeds will assess bids for Joe Gelhardt after his successful Hull loan. Hull, newly promoted, want a permanent deal, with few seeing a route back for the forward at Elland Road.
Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe says he remains ‘very involved’ at Rangers and sees potential two-way player moves, subject to all parties agreeing under multi-club rules.
Leeds monitor FC Köln winger Said El Mala, who rejected Brentford after a £43m bid. Any move would break Leeds’ £36m record as Farke targets more attacking quality.
A new white Leeds track jacket was seen during the 26/27 away kit launch, adding to the club’s fresh merchandise drop.
Norwich links to Largie Ramazani are dismissed by BBC Norfolk’s Chris Reeve, though Valencia remain keen. Leeds may sell to balance books but could also keep the winger.
Chairman Paraag Marathe says he and Daniel Farke are aligned and ‘neither one of us is jumping off that train’, expressing hope and expectation Farke stays beyond this season.
Captain Ethan Ampadu signs a new four-year deal to 2030. The 25-year-old, twice Leeds player of the year, led the 100-point title win and made 35 Premier League appearances last season.
