Leeds United eye Spurs test and defensive target
Leeds visit Spurs on Monday aiming to extend a six-match unbeaten run. Noah Okafor is out with a calf strain, so Lukas Nmecha may partner Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Pascal Struijk is a doubt. Predicted XI features a back three.
Leeds are in talks over a free agent seen as a potential Ethan Ampadu-style addition, with Daniel Farke targeting a battling midfield option.
Alan Shearer tips Spurs to beat in-form Leeds, noting United play both Spurs and West Ham in the run-in. Dominic Calvert-Lewin seeks to end a five-game away league drought.
Leeds are tracking Chelsea defender Axel Disasi after his loan at West Ham. He tops Daniel Farke’s centre-back shortlist, with a summer move possible depending on West Ham’s situation.
Safe for 2026/27, Leeds eye Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor, who has five Premier League goals from 11 starts, as they assess striker options alongside interest in Juventus’ Lois Openda.
Ex-Leeds forward Robbie Keane walked out when quizzed on taking the Spurs job, stressing he feels ‘great’ at Ferencvaros after recent silverware.
With Noah Okafor sidelined by a calf strain, Willy Gnonto could get rare minutes against Spurs and Brighton to convince Daniel Farke of his Premier League worth.
Arsenal’s 1-0 win at West Ham seals Leeds’ safety. Praise urged for Daniel Farke, 12-goal Dominic Calvert-Lewin and sporting director Adam Underwood for shaping a 43-point survival.
