Leeds weigh big-money moves for striker and goalkeeper
Leeds have sanctioned Jack Harrison's exit after his Fiorentina loan. Another loan is possible as the club aim to move the 29-year-old, who is under contract until 2028 and among their highest-paid players.
Leeds' push for James Trafford has hit a hurdle, with Newcastle United still making the Manchester City goalkeeper their top summer priority as Leeds seek a new No 1.
Juventus are monitoring Torino's move for Lucas Perri, believing it could open the door for Michele Di Gregorio to join Leeds. Reports have linked Di Gregorio after a disappointing season, but the move looks unconvincing.
Leeds face competition from Chelsea for Kerim Alajbegovic, the 18-year-old Bayer Leverkusen forward who scored in Bosnia and Herzegovina's 3-1 World Cup win over Qatar.
Leeds and Aston Villa have joined the race to sign free agent John Stones after his Manchester City exit.
Joel Piroe said he still sees his future at Leeds but hinted his place will hinge on pre-season, adding: 'we will see what will happen' if chances do not come.
Leeds have been linked with Union SG's 6ft 9in goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen amid Ipswich Town's £6.8m bid, but that interest has been played down. Leeds still prioritise signing a first-choice No 1.
Leeds have opened talks with Monaco for Folarin Balogun, with the fee around £40m. The striker is also wanted by Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Atletico Madrid. The move is seen as difficult, while Leeds are also pushing to sign a new midfielder.
Leeds are in talks to sign free agent Julian Brandt after his father and agent visited Thorp Arch. Pavel Sulc, of Lyon, is being monitored as a fallback option at around €25m, but there are no active talks.
Leeds are tracking FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju, valued above £24m. The 21-year-old Guinea-Bissau international has scored 55 career goals, with Newcastle United, Everton, Fulham and Brentford also interested.
Alan Smith backed Leeds to 'kick on', praising Harry Wilson and Shea Charles. Leeds had a bid of around £23m plus add-ons rejected for Charles, while Southampton left him out of their pre-season squad against Eastleigh.
Leeds reportedly bid €30m plus add-ons for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, but that was rejected as the Serie A side hold out for €40m. Juventus also had a lower offer turned down.
Marcus Rashford is in line to return for Manchester United's pre-season friendly with Leeds in Dublin on 12 August, despite Barcelona still hoping for another loan.
Andrea Radrizzani backed Crysencio Summerville's move to Roma, saying the former Leeds winger is level-headed, suits Gian Piero Gasperini and could be worth €70m-€80m after a better season.
