Leeds step up £20m midfield move
Leeds have offered free agent Harry Wilson a huge contract to make him one of the club’s top earners, with Aston Villa and Everton also in the mix. Fulham blocked a move in the final hours of last summer’s window. Wilson produced 11 goals and eight assists last season.
Germany substitute Nadiem Amiri assisted Deniz Undav and impressed off the bench. Leeds nearly signed Amiri in 2023 before talks collapsed amid additional demands. Leeds are now pursuing Harry Wilson and Julian Brandt for the No 10 role.
Leeds are preparing an opening offer for a Bundesliga star previously coached by Daniel Farke, with the player keen on a Premier League move.
Former Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville scored in both Netherlands group games. West Ham are seeking about £50m amid Manchester United interest, ending any talk of a Leeds return as the club focus on Wilson and Brandt.
Despite Sweden’s 5-1 defeat to the Netherlands, Leeds left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson earned praise from Fotbollskanalen for advancing with the ball, though they noted an unfortunate touch for the 2-0 goal.
Ayase Ueda, a Leeds striker target, scored twice in Japan’s 4-0 World Cup win over Tunisia. The Feyenoord forward is valued at about £30m and is also on Everton’s radar; he is viewed as a safer option than Lois Openda given recent form and overall cost.
Leeds accelerate a £20m move for a midfielder likened to Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach, with Daniel Farke weighing his Premier League set-up.
Leeds have bid around £7m for Nico Elvedi, with Borussia Mönchengladbach seeking more and suggestions of an £8.67m clause. Daniel Farke, who previously coached him, wants a centre-back as Pascal Struijk’s future remains unclear.
