Leeds target Trafford and Charles as keeper rebuild and defence push continue
With Tarik Muharemovic signed, Leeds plan to push talks for Man City keeper James Trafford after England duty ends. Fee could hit £40m, a club record, to fill the No 1 spot after Meslier and Darlow exits.
Graham Smyth says Leeds will not give Lucas Perri a shot as No 1. With Meslier and Darlow gone and Torino talks for Perri on, the 49ers plan to sign a first-choice goalkeeper.
Leeds open talks with Lyon for Pavel Sulc, valued around £21m. The 25-year-old Czech has 15 goals and 10 assists this season. Club also in contact with Julian Brandt amid push to add creativity.
After Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic, Leeds chase another centre-back and gain a boost in the race for Oumar Solet despite interest from Inter and Juventus.
Leeds’ £23m-plus talks for Southampton’s Shea Charles continue as he is left out of a pre-season friendly. Absence may be fitness related, but Whites remain intent alongside goalkeeper plans.
Leeds, busy under Daniel Farke, aim to add another defender despite landing Tarik Muharemovic, seeking an immediate upgrade to strengthen the back line.
Roma’s £34m bid for ex-Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville is rejected by West Ham, but talks continue. Aston Villa also keen. Man Utd interest hinges on Marcus Rashford’s exit.
Carlo Pellegatti says Leeds are interested in Yunus Musah, while Ruben Amorim will assess him before deciding on his future after limited impact at Milan and Atalanta.
After missing Lewis Dobbin, Wolves are urged to target Leeds forward Mateo Joseph. The 22-year-old, under contract to 2028, struggled for minutes under Daniel Farke and spent last season on loan at Mallorca.
