Leeds plan for Ampadu talks, eye striker deal
Wolves’ Joao Gomes has rejected approaches including Leeds, preferring Atletico Madrid, with a £38.5m move claimed to be advanced. Leeds are urged to resolve key contracts first.
Amid Southampton’s spying row, Taylor Harwood-Bellis is alleged to have mocked ex-Leeds defender Luke Ayling’s stammer during Middlesbrough’s playoff defeat, with the FA investigating.
RB Leipzig reportedly need €113m from sales, with names including Castello Lukeba and Lutsharel Geertruida. Leeds’ Red Bull links could aid summer moves.
Leeds open talks on a new deal for captain Ethan Ampadu, but with one year left they are drawing up contingency plans to replace him if no agreement is reached, amid Premier League interest.
Pep Guardiola praises Leeds’ professionalism after their 1-1 at Spurs, urging rivals to compete likewise even when safe from relegation.
With safety secured, Leeds plan a summer move for a winger likened to Raphinha and dubbed ‘England’s Ousmane Dembele’.
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler gives press conference updates before visiting Leeds.
Sam Byram hints he will leave Leeds this summer, saying he wants regular football after injuries. The 32-year-old full-back has made four appearances this season and was re-signed under Daniel Farke.
Gabriel Gudmundsson, out with a hamstring issue, is named in Sweden’s World Cup squad, boosting Leeds as they hope for his return before Brighton.
Leeds may revisit a £30m move for Igor Paixao as Marseille face sales before 30 June. The winger hit 12 goals and 6 assists this season and could be a cut-price option after missing out last summer.
After Leeds’ 1-1 at Spurs, James Maddison claimed a late penalty was denied due to ‘petrified’ officials, but replays showed Lukas Nmecha nicked the ball first.
Leeds are named frontrunners for Juventus striker Lois Openda, ready to meet a £35m valuation and offer significant wages, though rival interest and his mixed form are noted.
Leeds have held talks over Lutsharel Geertruida, with the defender set to leave Sunderland this summer.
