Leeds push for Shea Charles as keeper and defence calls loom
Leeds are negotiating for Southampton’s Shea Charles after a £20m-plus bid. Saints are open to a deal and target Hibs’ Josh Mulligan as replacement. Price undisclosed, agreement said to be edging closer.
Adam Pope says Leeds rejected a January offer matching Lucas Perri’s fee. With Meslier leaving and Darlow, Cairns out of contract, Leeds weigh options amid concern over interest in Darlow.
Leeds are linked with Borussia Monchengladbach’s Nico Elvedi for about £7.4m. The right-sided Switzerland centre-back enters his final year, though Leeds’ priority remains left-footed cover if Struijk departs.
Ex-Leeds striker Patrick Bamford, now at Sheffield United, is training with QPR’s Ronnie Edwards as he readies for a promotion push. Blades and QPR aim to improve after bottom-half finishes.
Man United track ex-Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams after his Bournemouth rise, with a £30m fee mooted. Man United’s midfield pursuit could also affect Leeds’ move for Shea Charles and Karl Darlow’s future.
Leeds hold ‘positive’ talks to sign free agent Harry Wilson amid interest from Everton and Aston Villa. Move could prompt Wilfried Gnonto exit and put pressure on Noah Okafor’s place as Farke targets midfield and attack.
Gary McAllister urges Leeds to tie Pascal Struijk to a new deal, citing team stability and the rarity of left-footed centre-backs. With one year left, he says sell if the defender will not commit.
Leeds’ Ao Tanaka, restored late in the season after displacing Sean Longstaff and Ilia Gruev, targets Japan’s group decider versus Sweden and teammate Gabriel Gudmundsson, saying they will ‘put everything’ into it.
Fabrizio Romano reports interest in Japan striker Ayase Ueda after World Cup displays and 24 Eredivisie goals. Leeds seek competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Joel Piroe could exit.
Fulham are close to appointing ex-Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa, per Fabrizio Romano. Leeds kept Daniel Farke after finishing 14th and now need 49ers backing to strengthen for next season.
Leeds may sell Sean Longstaff after an injury-hit, ‘disjointed’ season as the 49ers eye midfield targets Harry Wilson, Shea Charles and Julian Brandt. Farke seeks upgrades with a cautious budget.
