Leeds confirm Meslier exit, eye Diomande move amid transfer reshuffle
Ian Wright says Dominic Calvert-Lewin ‘didn’t do enough’ to make England’s World Cup squad, backing Kane, Toney and Watkins despite the Leeds striker’s 14 league goals.
Leeds are keen on Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande, 22, but face Arsenal and Chelsea competition, with Sporting set to demand €50m.
Leeds eye Parma centre-back Mariano Troilo amid interest from Sunderland, Fulham and Brentford. With Pascal Struijk likely to go and Sebastiaan Bornauw uncertain, Troilo is a £20m target alongside Ousmane Diomande.
Jermaine Beckford says Wilfried Gnonto’s Leeds exit is ‘inevitable’. The ‘brilliant’ winger has been frustrated by limited minutes, with Freiburg in talks and Leeds seeking a strong fee.
Leeds unveil two Trefoil away goalkeeper kits to accompany the new yellow Trefoil away outfield strip for 2026-27.
Opinion piece argues Leeds should sell Dan James if bids arrive after an injury-hit season, with Farke preferring other wide options and upgrades targeted.
Leeds left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson is isolating with illness and has missed Sweden training ahead of their World Cup opener vs Tunisia, putting his place at risk after a recent injury layoff.
Leeds eye an attacking midfielder to challenge Brenden Aaronson, with Harvey Elliott, Pavel Sulc and Romano Schmid floated as ambitious targets.
Illan Meslier departs Leeds as his contract expires. Signed in 2020 for €6.5m, he made 107 Premier League appearances but lost his place last season and leaves as a free agent.
Burnley are awarded £35m compensation over Everton’s 2022 PSR breach. Leeds had settled their own case earlier. Everton have appealed the ruling.
Leeds, Everton and Brighton are linked with Feyenoord striker Ayase Ueda, valued above £25m. Leeds’ pull includes a clearer path to starts and compatriot Ao Tanaka.
Leeds face new SCR limits on spending, but Elland Road expansion could add £29m a year in revenue, boosting squad budget as Paraag Marathe promises strategic investment under Daniel Farke.
Roma lead the race for ex-Leeds target Igor Paixao, with a fee just over £30m mooted after his Marseille stint, likely ending any Leeds hopes.
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna is set to quit despite promotion, a shock development for a Leeds rival ahead of the new Premier League season.
Leeds pursue Man City’s James Trafford as priority keeper amid Man United interest in Karl Darlow. Newcastle’s move for Ewen Jaouen eases competition. Fee could top £30m for the England World Cup squad man.
