Leeds close in on Trafford as exits gather pace
Leeds’ imminent club-record move for James Trafford clears the way for Lucas Perri to join Torino on loan with an option to buy after losing his place under Farke.
Fulham are in advanced talks for Shea Charles at about £25.7m after Leeds had bids rejected. Personal terms are agreed, leaving Leeds likely to miss out on the midfielder.
Leeds have confirmed Charlie Crew has joined Walsall on a season-long loan. The midfielder featured on the US tour and now gets a chance at regular first-team football.
Ben Jacobs says Leeds have held no formal talks for Liam Delap, despite links. He adds the club only made an enquiry last summer, before Delap joined Chelsea.
Leeds are close to completing a £40m-plus move for James Trafford. The goalkeeper is back in England after a holiday and was spotted training in Carlisle as final details are sorted.
Leeds may have a future chance to sign Jarrod Bowen if West Ham fail to win promotion, with a reported £15m release clause said to become active next summer.
Leeds scouts watched Real Betis midfielder Nelson Deossa score a stunning long-range goal in a 3-1 friendly win over Arsenal as the Whites weigh up a move.
Leeds are interested in Igor Paixao, while Marseille have agreed terms with Haissem Hassan as a replacement. Paixao could leave amid Marseille's need to sell.
Leeds’ Europe plan centres on Farke’s brutal Klopp-style pre-season, Harry Wilson’s arrival, Trafford’s £45m deal and plans for a left-back and attacker.
Leeds are ready to sell Sebastiaan Bornauw, with HSV Hamburg pushing to sign the defender as they seek reinforcements.
Leeds were offered the chance to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, but the deal is not expected to advance because of the scale, cost and limited appetite.
Birmingham City are holding internal talks over Joe Gelhardt, with a loan-to-buy deal under consideration. Hull City and other clubs also retain interest in the Leeds forward.
Leeds’ 2026-27 home kit is ranked 4th in the Premier League, praised for its added hoops and white, yellow and blue colours, with only the Red Bull logo criticised.
Jack Harrison called his move to New England Revolution 'the best signing' of his career, a remark likely to jar with Leeds fans after his permanent exit.
Leeds retain interest in Lyon midfielder Pavel Šulc but have made no offer. Everton and Aston Villa have made approaches for the 18 G/A Czech, who is out injured.
Leeds target another striker to ease Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s burden, but West Ham have made a major push for long-term target Troy Parrott, who wants an England return.
