Leeds weigh Openda move as Valencia chase Ramazani
Sweden boss Graham Potter says Gabriel Gudmundsson is available after illness and will play if he comes through training before Tunisia, though a start looks unlikely after limited preparation.
Ilia Gruev updates knee rehab in Sofia and says he ‘really appreciate[s] the Premier League’, with focus on England. Entering final contract year, he remains central to Farke’s plans ahead of pre-season.
Valencia push to re-sign Leeds winger Largie Ramazani after loan, but fear Leeds’ price. He is key to their plans, with loan or reduced fee sought. Farke does not see him in his Elland Road plans.
Injured loanee Max Wober wants Leeds pre-season minutes to regain fitness before deciding his future. Opinion piece urges Farke to reject the request and move the defender on.
Switzerland draw 1-1 with Qatar after missed chances, with Leeds’ Noah Okafor unused. Coach Murat Yakin preferred others, a call criticised as Switzerland failed to kill the game.
Leeds weigh loan-with-option for Juventus striker Openda, but Everton are also offered him. He was open to Leeds yet may wait. Juve want to recoup £35m and his wages are high after a 2-goal season.
Illan Meslier confirms his Leeds exit after losing his place to Karl Darlow. The 2019 arrival fell to third choice, made no appearances in 2025, and posted a farewell thanking fans for their support.
Ex-owner Andrea Radrizzani says Bielsa told him to change the squad or ‘change me’, admits sacking him in 2022 was a mistake and that for Leeds fans Bielsa was worth more than a Premier League place.
Ex-Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams is called ‘embarrassing’ by Danny Murphy for diving in USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Brenden Aaronson is praised as strong depth. Leeds have four players at the World Cup.
Live blog tracks major moves including Arsenal’s Bouaddi talks and Chelsea’s Cucurella to Real Madrid. Includes Leeds-related note: Amorim’s Man Utd exit followed a 1-1 draw at Leeds.
