Leeds eye defensive reinforcements as exits and renewals take shape
Leeds are linked with a £30m striker target billed as a significant upgrade on Dominic Calvert-Lewin after a Golden Boot season, as Farke plans summer business post-safety.
Ipswich lose Kieran McKenna after promotion, a setback Leeds hope aids survival. Farke stays as United target finishing above promoted sides and adding reinforcements.
Leeds hold talks with Sam Byram over a new deal despite just 18 Premier League minutes. Darlow and Cairns also in negotiations. Struijk enters final year as Farke seeks left-back cover for Gudmundsson.
Leeds invite Scotland U17 forward Cai McGunnigle to Thorp Arch after his record as Hong Kong Premier League’s youngest scorer, eyeing a permanent deal to bolster the academy pipeline.
Report links Leeds, Sunderland and Fulham with £17m-rated defender Mariano Troilo, with Parma open to a move.
MLS side New England Revolution consider a move for Jack Harrison after his Fiorentina loan. With squad cost rules biting, Leeds seek a permanent exit for the winger after strained fan relations.
Raphinha credits Liam Cooper for helping him settle at Leeds in 2020, aiding language and adaptation under Marcelo Bielsa, which gave him ‘peace of mind’ to perform.
Fulham talk to Alvaro Arbeloa after Marco Silva’s exit, a risky move given his limited senior experience. Leeds bank on Farke’s stability into a fourth season.
Karl Darlow is ‘expected’ to leave after a new offer went unsigned, with Man United keen as they plan keeper sales. With Illan Meslier already gone, Leeds risk being left with only Lucas Perri.
Leeds track Ousmane Diomande for a record fee while negotiating with Sam Byram, Karl Darlow and Alex Cairns. Squad trimming continues, with Jack Harrison exit sought and left-back cover targeted. Livescore
Sunderland miss their option deadline for RB Leipzig’s Lutsharel Geertruida, making the £20m right-back available. Leeds, seeking versatile full-back cover, are urged to join the race.
Max Wober admits he is unlikely to be ‘the most sought-after player at Leeds United’ after a poor Werder Bremen loan, hinting at a summer exit as Leeds seek sales under SCR limits.
Hull City claim a £216m transfer budget after promotion, piling pressure on Leeds, who must strengthen smartly under SCR rules despite working on a record signing this summer.
Anton Stach hailed as bargain after 5 goals and 3 assists in 29 games for a £17.3m fee. With Elliot Anderson bids topping £120m, Leeds could command a big profit if interest arises.
Leeds track Sporting CP centre-back Ousmane Diomande, with talk of a record fee. Ben Jacobs says no bid yet, but Farke wants upgrades after Ampadu’s 2030 deal and offers to Darlow, Byram and Cairns.
