Leeds weigh Wilson and Abraham as sales, SCR cap shape window
Wales boss Craig Bellamy hails Leeds defender Jayden Lienou, 18, calling him ‘top’ and fast-tracking him into the squad for Ghana. He has trained with Leeds’ first team and could push for minutes.
Leeds are in the race for Wales’ Jordan James after his 11 goals and 4 assists on loan at Leicester. Rennes own the 21-year-old, with Wolves and European clubs also interested.
Leeds are considering Southampton duo Shea Charles and Leo Scienza. Saints want big fees, but both could earn major pay rises at Elland Road, with Leeds’ wage structure able to accommodate them.
New SCR rules cap non-UEFA clubs at spending 80-85% of football revenue, with instant sanctions up to 6 points. Leeds plan a disciplined window to avoid breaches and may need sales.
Leeds are credited with interest in Sevilla winger Chidera Ejuke. The 28-year-old dribbler had 1 goal and 1 assist in 27 La Liga games. Sevilla value him at about €4m, with Leverkusen most keen.
Brighton plan a new move for ex-Leeds defender Charlie Cresswell after a €23m bid was rejected. Leeds hold a 15% sell-on of Toulouse’s profit, which could bring a multimillion boost.
Leeds are monitoring Tammy Abraham, who wants more minutes after limited starts at Aston Villa. Sunderland and Everton are also keen, while Villa value the £21m forward as back-up to Ollie Watkins.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 14-goal impact was overlooked as the Premier League named Senne Lammens Transfer of the Season. Leeds fans feel aggrieved, though Calvert-Lewin aims to repeat double-digit goals next year.
Leeds will not sign loanee Facundo Buonanotte permanently. River Plate, led by Pablo Longoria, target a loan move as Brighton plan to let him go after a bruising Elland Road spell.
Leeds look set to lose Illan Meslier for free despite past high valuation, while Sky Sports say Sunderland want £8m for keeper Anthony Patterson, highlighting Leeds’ missed sales value.
Leeds are linked to Köln winger Said El Mala, 19, after 13 goals and 4 assists, but Brentford bid £39m and Köln want £43m. With Leeds needing a right winger, a left-sided signing at that price looks unlikely.
Leeds target Hayden Hackney prefers a move to Everton, per David Ornstein, putting Leeds at risk of missing out. Talks with Middlesbrough are expected if he confirms his choice.
Köln could revive a move for Leeds centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw after January talks. A loan is needed, with his return ‘not off the table’. He made 12 appearances, 433 minutes, in 2025/26.
IFAB will stop outfielders visiting the technical area during goalkeeper ‘injuries’ at the World Cup, curbing tactical time-outs that angered Leeds against sides like Manchester City, Brentford and Chelsea.
Sky Sports say Fulham’s Harry Wilson could be on the move with his deal expiring, and Aston Villa and Everton are keen. Leeds, who failed with a 2025 deadline-day bid, remain interested. Farke wants upgrades, with Wilson’s 11 goals and 8 assists appealing.
Harvey Elliott is open to a Leeds move but will wait for Liverpool’s new manager plans. The £25m midfielder endured a poor Aston Villa loan. Leeds must bide time and weigh cost under SCR rules.
