Leeds weigh sales and striker push as Trafford chase opens
Norwich links to Largie Ramazani are played down, leaving Valencia as the only public suitor. Leeds will reassess the winger in pre-season as the 49ers seek sales under new SCR focus.
Opinion urges Leeds to cash in on Lukas Nmecha despite key late winners. The 27-year-old scored 6 in 1092 PL minutes but is second choice to Calvert-Lewin and often used out wide ineffectively.
Leeds will not rush to sell Joe Gelhardt after his 15-goal loan at Hull. They plan to assess wider interest, with Hull keen after promotion and his play-off strike vs Millwall boosting value.
Leeds are linked with AC Milan’s Yunus Musah for midfield or wing-back cover, but doubts over his Atalanta loan minutes and a £12.1m fee see calls for the 49ers to avoid and target a specialist left wing-back.
Ao Tanaka ended the season starting nine straight games, but Leeds could consider ‘significant offers’. Signed for under £3m in 2024, he has started 14 PL games this season.
Ex-Villa scout Bryan King says they will struggle to sell Tammy Abraham and questions missing out on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who delivered 16 goal involvements for Leeds.
Leeds are presenting an appealing project to Roony Bardghji as they plan summer strengthening after securing Premier League status.
Talks for free agent Hidemasa Morita have slowed, with A Bola saying Marseille, Monaco and Lyon are circling. Leeds remain his preference but must move decisively to secure the midfielder.
Leeds plan left-back cover for Gabriel Gudmundsson. Options touted: Wolves’ Hugo Bueno, Angers’ Jacques Ekomie and free agent Matt Targett, balancing versatility, value and dressing-room experience.
Paraag Marathe says Elland Road naming rights ‘not contemplated’ as Leeds launch expansion to around 53,000, aiming for UEFA category 4 while preserving the stadium’s atmosphere.
Leeds are eyeing Man City goalkeeper James Trafford after his limited role. Newcastle’s £24.2m move for Ewan Jaouen could ease competition, boosting Leeds’ chance to land a long-term No 1.
Leeds and Nottingham Forest are linked with Juventus striker Lois Openda, valued near £35m with high wages. Form concerns remain after 2 goals in 37 games, making a deal risky for Leeds.
Academy midfielder Charlie Crew is expected to leave this summer after a curtailed Doncaster loan, raising questions on the first-team pathway as Leeds eye signings and youngsters await opportunities.
Leeds are weighing a £44m move for a forward hailed as the most exciting since Raphinha as Daniel Farke seeks added firepower this summer.
