Leeds add Harry Wilson, push on with Shea Charles talks
Brenden Aaronson will prioritise a new Leeds contract on return from his break. Talks planned as he enters final year, with Farke keen to keep the midfielder despite modest attacking output.
Leeds target Jacob Zetterstrom now has Eintracht Frankfurt interest. The Derby keeper, out of contract in 2027, is keen on Elland Road but wants top-level football. Offers expected soon.
Review of Leeds’ past free transfers: Kiko Casilla from Real Madrid, Pablo Hernandez’s promotion heroics and Sam Byram’s return, as Leeds add Harry Wilson and chase Shea Charles.
Newcastle risk losing captain Bruno Guimaraes, who wants to join Arsenal after Tonali’s sale. In contrast, Leeds captain Ethan Ampadu has signed a long-term deal and remains committed to Elland Road.
Leeds and Everton contact Parma over Mandela Keita. Parma want €30m for the 24-year-old defensive midfielder. Atalanta interest cools. Leeds also tracked keeper Zion Suzuki. Competition possible.
Leeds have proposed a deal to free agent Hidemasa Morita, 31, after his Sporting CP exit. The holding midfielder also has interest from Lyon, Marseille and Monaco and will wait before deciding.
Valencia remain intent on signing Largie Ramazani after his loan. Leeds want a sale, Valencia prefer a loan or lower fee. Talks stalled over valuation but the Spaniards will wait for late movement.
Leeds winger Noah Okafor has mostly been benched by Switzerland at the World Cup, making one cameo. He is expected to return to Elland Road eager for pre-season under Daniel Farke.
Following Harry Wilson’s arrival, Leeds aim to quickly replace £18m departure Pascal Struijk with a left-footed centre-back, and target further signings in GK, LWB, CM, AM and striker.
Leeds sign Wales attacker Harry Wilson on a four-year deal after Fulham exit. The 29-year-old scored 10 in 36 in the Premier League last season and becomes Leeds’ first summer signing.
Free agent Sam Byram is set to turn down a Leeds offer and join Norwich City for left-back cover. The 32-year-old made over 70 appearances in his second spell, but played only 100 minutes last season.
Torino eye Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri if they miss Orlando Gill. With Darlow’s return doubtful, Leeds must secure a new keeper after adding free agent Harry Wilson and selling Pascal Struijk.
Leeds’ rebuild gathers pace as they explore attacking, midfield and defensive additions, with a signing arriving after being convinced by three Leeds players.
Illan Meslier has joined Arsenal on a free after leaving Leeds. The move follows his loss of the No 1 spot and comes amid criticism of how the 49ers handled his situation.
Leeds face competition from Aston Villa for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as Juve pursue Emi Martinez. With Darlow uncertain and Perri out of form, Leeds may need to act fast.
YEP’s Graham Smyth says Leeds’ talks for Southampton’s Shea Charles are ongoing, with confidence a deal can be struck and no rival interest matching Leeds’ seriousness yet.
