Leeds weigh keeper call, open talks for £18m forward
Leeds plan to sign left-back cover with only Gabriel Gudmundsson and Pascal Struijk as natural left-footers. Concern over depth prompts search for an understudy or experienced backup.
Leeds open talks for a versatile £18m-rated forward to strengthen the attack, with widespread Premier League interest noted.
Opinion urges Leeds to sell Mateo Joseph after a poor Mallorca loan and ACL injury, despite Paraag Marathe’s admiration, to improve sales policy and avoid further value drop.
Joel Piroe set to leave after a goalless Premier League season. With Leeds targeting new forwards, Farke’s pecking order and doubts over his physicality make an Elland Road exit likely.
FC Köln revive interest in Sebastiaan Bornauw. The £5.1m defender struggled for minutes behind Bijol, Rodon and Struijk, with Leeds’ stance on a sale unclear.
Facundo Buonanotte’s forgettable Leeds loan ends, with River Plate exploring a move after the Brighton man’s limited minutes and only FA Cup start at Birmingham.
Valencia CEO Ron Gourlay travels to England to meet Leeds over Largie Ramazani. Winger wants out, fee mooted at €3-4m if salary drops, despite contract to 2028.
Opinion backs Leeds to sign free agent Callum Wilson as third striker to cover Dominic Calvert-Lewin, citing his effective supersub spell at West Ham despite fitness concerns.
Leeds are linked with Aaron Ramsdale but urged to avoid a £20m move after his limited Newcastle games and prior relegations. Extending Karl Darlow remains a priority.
49ers outline £1bn vision, seeking £120m investment to fund £300m on players by 2029. Elland Road West Stand rebuild begins toward UEFA Category 4, capacity to rise to about 53,000.
Leeds look set to miss out on Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, with Everton the front-runners and Spurs, Crystal Palace also in the race.
Leeds consider keeping Karl Darlow and Lucas Perri instead of signing a new goalkeeper, despite Farke wanting a new No 1. Darlow set for new deal, Perri could remain as backup as plans stall.
Hull City pursue Charleroi’s Yacine Titraoui for around £10m. The 22-year-old Algeria midfielder has also been watched by Leeds United, Sunderland and Marseille.
Leeds and Wolves pursue Jordan James after his 11 goals for Leicester on loan, but Atalanta are pushing to sign him from Rennes as Ederson’s replacement.
Troy Deeney says Dominic Calvert-Lewin cannot feel too aggrieved after missing England’s World Cup squad, with Tuchel preferring options like Ivan Toney despite the Leeds striker’s strong season.
Crystal Palace hold talks to appoint Pierre Sage after Oliver Glasner’s exit. Leeds, who drew 0-0 with Palace last term, still await clarity on Daniel Farke’s new deal.
Leeds hold talks with Bayer Leverkusen’s Kerim Alajbegovic after his 13 goals for Salzburg. Leverkusen triggered a £7m buy-back and could sell amid £18m interest from Premier League and Serie A clubs.
