Leeds bank £18m for Struijk, weigh up defence and keeper moves
Leeds sell Pascal Struijk to Brighton for £18m plus add-ons amid PSR needs, with conflicting fee reports. Club include a sell-on clause that could net millions if Brighton make a profit on a future sale.
Leeds have agreed a free transfer for Harry Wilson on a four-year deal, but the announcement is delayed to next week due to logistics. Pascal Struijk has joined Brighton.
Leeds seek stability under Daniel Farke, but a report claims Nottingham Forest have dismissed Vitor Pereira and are lining up Oliver Glasner as a replacement.
Illan Meslier departs Leeds as a free agent after losing his place, with Sky Sports linking Arsenal as potential suitors for a backup role, despite heavy criticism of his recent form.
Spurs are reported to be planning an £85m deal for Mateus Fernandes and £100m for Sandro Tonali, which could reduce minutes for ex-Leeds midfielder Archie Gray after his £40m exit, despite fan awards and Newcastle interest.
Leeds shortlist Japan and Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, but Sky Sports say he is not being actively pursued as the 49ers assess options and await Karl Darlow’s contract decision. Price touted around £26m.
Southampton may drop their €29m price for Léo Scienza after a turbulent finish. Leeds remain interested, with Flamengo and Palmeiras also keen as Saints weigh sales to balance finances.
Everton sign Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for an initial £16.5m. Leeds pivot to Southampton’s Shea Charles, seeking a defensive midfielder rather than Hackney’s creative profile.
Ex-Everton CEO Keith Wyness urges Leeds to avoid legal action over PSR breaches, but Leeds argue Everton, Forest and Leicester’s offences harmed them and litigation is justified after recent rulings.
Leeds submit a third bid for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles worth £23m plus add-ons. Saints want around £30m, with Man City due 15% sell-on. Crystal Palace are also pushing to sign the 22-year-old.
England edged Congo after a Harry Kane brace. Thomas Tuchel berated Djed Spence for conservative play, with Reece James injured. Leeds fans cited Jayden Bogle or James Justin as worthier options.
After agreeing a deal for Harry Wilson, Leeds eye Nico Elvedi.
