Leeds sign Muharemović, eye Solet and Trafford
Torino step up talks for Lucas Perri, with personal terms ‘agreed’. Leeds want a new goalkeeper before approving a loan with option to buy. Gianluca Petrachi is driving the move, Perri keen to leave.
Leeds trio under scrutiny in pre-season: Sean Longstaff to reclaim midfield role, Jaka Bijol to secure place if back four returns, and Dan James to prove Premier League impact.
Leeds sign 23-year-old Bosnia centre-back Tarik Muharemović from Sassuolo on a five-year deal. Ex-Juventus, 6ft 4in, 33 apps last season, World Cup participant. Second summer addition after Harry Wilson.
Leeds join Sassuolo, Marseille and Strasbourg for Benfica’s 17-year-old centre-back Mauro Furtado, a left-footer who starred in Portugal’s U17 World Cup win.
Leeds set price for Largie Ramazani as Valencia talks stall, seeking clubs with greater financial capacity to recoup around £10m. Winger under contract to 2028, could still be kept for wide depth.
After landing Muharemovic, Leeds target Udinese’s 26-year-old defender Oumar Solet for around £20m, with exits likely for Max Wober or Sebastiaan Bornauw to make room.
Graham Smyth tips Ao Tanaka as a ‘prime candidate’ to be sold if Leeds land Shea Charles. With Ampadu, Stach, Gruev and Longstaff in midfield, a sale could balance fees after Muharemovic’s £34m move.
Leeds are linked with free agent John Stones after his Manchester City exit, with Juventus and Inter also keen. Yorkshire-born defender seen as plausible Elland Road fit, though wages could hinder.
Graham Smyth says Leeds are ‘waiting’ for £40m-rated James Trafford as first-choice keeper after the World Cup, while also needing an experienced backup alongside Alex Cairns.
Leeds confirm £34m signing of centre-back Tarik Muharemovic, their second summer addition, as part of plans for Farke’s ideal XI and squad rebuild.
Former Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville is open to a move, with Roma bidding £38m and Man United interested. Leeds focus remains on sealing Shea Charles after slow talks with Southampton.
Julian Brandt’s agent and father, Jurgen, has visited Thorp Arch as the free agent weighs Premier League options. Leeds links persist despite no club named by Di Marzio.
