Leeds weigh exits as Lukic move advances
Sevilla make Illan Meslier their top target with his Leeds deal up on 30 June after Farke froze him out. Beşiktaş also keen. Sevilla push to agree terms to sign the free agent goalkeeper.
Philadelphia Union’s Jovan Lukic favours Leeds over Celta Vigo. The 24-year-old ball-winner could cost about £2.6m, fitting Farke’s high-intensity plans under SCR constraints.
Jamie O’Hara calls ex-Leeds talent Archie Gray ‘bang average’ after Spurs’ two 17th-place finishes, suggesting Leeds were right to bank £40m while finishing above Tottenham.
Leeds weigh selling Pascal Struijk despite his key role. Pros: big fee, sell at peak. Cons: hard to replace, risks back-five stability with Bijol and Rodon. Contract runs to 2027.
Harvey Elliott is keen on Leeds for regular minutes after a stalled Villa loan, with Liverpool open to a £25m sale. Farke believes he can offer a fresh start at Elland Road.
Joe Gelhardt, after 15 goals and 4 assists on loan at promoted Hull, likes Instagram comments urging a permanent move. With a year left on his Leeds deal, a Hull transfer looks imminent.
Jason Cundy questions Djed Spence and Tino Livramento’s England World Cup picks, saying ‘I don’t know how’, and argues Lewis Hall deserved inclusion over the ex-Leeds loanee.
Leeds to face Manchester United at Croke Park in August and are set to host RB Leipzig in England around 8 August, with US friendlies vs Wrexham, Sunderland and Liverpool also scheduled.
James Maddison says he ‘knew’ West Ham would beat Leeds, easing Spurs’ nerves. Leeds, who drew 2-2 at Spurs, still finished 14th, above Tottenham’s 17th, after a 3-0 loss at West Ham.
Stan Collymore says Ethan Ampadu is ‘perfect for Villa’ under PSR limits. Leeds urged to extend deals for Farke, Darlow, Struijk and Ampadu to protect key assets.
Norwich are eyeing Largie Ramazani with a “significant” bid after his 6 La Liga goals at Valencia. Leeds must choose between cashing in or reintegrating him for left-wing depth under Farke.
Simon Jordan blasts Daniel Farke for publicly pushing ambition, calling it ‘immature’, backing Paraag Marathe’s cautious, SCR-compliant transfer stance after Leeds’ first season back.
