Leeds step up bids for Muharemovic and Charles, Gudmundsson happy to stay
Leeds in advanced talks with Young Boys to move on full-back Isaac Schmidt after Werder Bremen loan. A Switzerland return is close, loan or permanent. Several other exits remain in play under SCR rules.
Leeds pursue Sassuolo and Bosnia centre-back Tarik Muharemovic, willing to pay up to £34m. Contract to 2031 worth about £57k per week. Sunderland, Bournemouth and Juventus also interested.
Leeds aim to seal Southampton’s Shea Charles by 24 July after fresh talks. Harry Wilson joined on a free, Struijk sold to Brighton, and Leeds seek a first-choice goalkeeper after Karl Darlow’s exit.
Sebastiaan Bornauw could leave despite solid displays. Leeds monitor right-footed centre-backs like Ousmane Diomande, Nico Elvedi and Mariano Troilo while seeking a left-sided replacement for Pascal Struijk.
Leeds target Zion Suzuki has held discussions via his agency with Newcastle. With Karl Darlow gone, Leeds need a goalkeeper, but face competition after previous links with Aston Villa.
Leeds confirm Karl Darlow’s exit but omit Manchester United in farewell, after he rejected a new deal. The 35-year-old made 38 appearances, helped win the 2024/25 Championship and secure Premier League survival.
Gabriel Gudmundsson acknowledges Chelsea interest but says he is happy at Leeds, hails fans as ‘the best in England’. The left-back is contracted to 2029 after a £10m move from Lille.
Highly rated analyst Matthew Jenkins leaves Cardiff City to join Leeds United as part of a staff reshuffle under Brian Barry-Murphy’s setup changes.
Leeds are exploring a striker signing to complement new arrival Harry Wilson after landing the forward on a free from Fulham.
