Leeds push centre-back deals as 49ers are confident
Leeds discuss signing Feyenoord’s Ayase Ueda, who hit 25 Eredivisie goals and scored at the World Cup, as they weigh value against other striker targets and consider Joel Piroe’s exit.
Leeds monitor free agent Matt Targett to add left-back depth behind Gabriel Gudmundsson, amid interest from West Ham and Norwich after the defender’s Middlesbrough loan.
Leeds bids £20-25m for Shea Charles have stalled. Southampton urged to hold firm, seeking nearer £30m or strong clauses, citing the Mateus Fernandes precedent.
Leeds step up talks for Borussia Monchengladbach’s Nico Elvedi. The Switzerland World Cup defender, who worked under Daniel Farke, is open to an Elland Road move as Leeds seek to replace Pascal Struijk.
Harry Wilson’s arrival strengthens the XI and could push Dan James out of favour, with Brenden Aaronson also at risk of losing his starting spot under Daniel Farke.
Leeds verbally offer Tarik Muharemovic a contract as they push to replace Pascal Struijk. Talks with Sassuolo due next week, with Bournemouth and Sunderland also in the race, but 49ers are ‘confident’.
With Karl Darlow set for Man United, Leeds move for a World Cup goalkeeper alternative to Zion Suzuki.
Leeds track free agent Diogo Leite as his Saudi switch stalls, offering a potential opportunity while they also pursue Nico Elvedi and Tarik Muharemovic to cover Pascal Struijk’s exit.
