Leeds United transfers in focus as Gnonto hints exit
Simon Jordan says Farke is right to demand summer backing after survival, but questions doing it publicly, noting Leeds already spent around £100m and owners will set investment levels.
Leeds target Lyon’s Tanner Tessmann, valued at about £13m. 49ers urged to strike early before the World Cup, with personal terms key as Lyon would not stand in the way of a suitable offer.
U21s boss Scott Gardner hails Jayden Lienou after bench call-up v Brighton, saying ‘we are excited’. With left-sided depth thin behind Gabriel Gudmundsson, a strong EFL loan is seen as the next step.
Leeds beat Brighton 1-0 as Dominic Calvert-Lewin capitalised late. Daniel Farke brought on Sam Byram for a likely farewell, his pass sparked the move before Jan Paul van Hecke’s error led to the winner.
After Spurs’ 2-1 loss at Chelsea, Jamie O’Hara pleads for Leeds to get a result at West Ham. He rages at odds favouring Hammers despite Leeds’ five-game unbeaten run, admitting Spurs may deserve relegation.
Willy Gnonto posts ‘Elland Road. Thank you.’ after Brighton, fuelling exit talk. Illan Meslier and Sam Byram set to leave on frees, Freiburg linked with Gnonto amid limited gametime under Daniel Farke.
Leeds urged to move for West Ham’s El Hadji Malick Diouf, a £21.7m left wing-back who has 5 Premier League assists, amid a possible Hammers fire sale and Leeds’ injuries, expiring deal for Sam Byram.
Report claims Southampton are expelled from the Championship play-offs over ‘Spygate’, reinstating Middlesbrough and complicating Leeds’ pursuit of Hayden Hackney. Four-point Saints deduction for 2026/27.
After Everton’s PSR saga involving Leeds and Burnley, the Premier League may let clubs negotiate settlements on financial breaches. Leeds aim to avoid issues by sales and careful spending this summer.
Georginio Rutter’s warm Elland Road reunion noted, with claims he is unhappy with minutes at Brighton. Leeds tipped to monitor a possible move for the £40m forward to play off the right in Farke’s 3-4-3.
Shakhtar keeper Dmytro Riznyk says he has ‘no information’ on Leeds talks despite reports of a €10m bid. With Meslier likely to go and Perri, Darlow rotated, Leeds remain in the market for a goalkeeper.
