Leeds eye Harry Wilson, Charles bid rejected
Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi has told former Leeds loanee Manor Solomon he can leave after loans at Villarreal and Fiorentina. A Leeds return is unlikely with Daniel Farke favouring Noah Okafor.
Premier League grants Leeds’ request to start 2026/27 away as West Stand works continue. Elland Road upgrades aim for UEFA Category 4 and 53,000 capacity, with Brentford the first home game on 29 Aug.
Leeds are pursuing a Premier League striker likened to Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with focus on replicating last season’s English scoring impact. Details remain scarce.
Leeds target Zian Flemming is wanted by Brentford after Burnley’s relegation. The 23-year-old scored 11 Premier League goals and could cost £20-30m, with Burnley braced for a major sale.
Leeds would sanction Pascal Struijk’s sale if replacement centre-backs arrive. His contract runs to 2027 with talks stalled, and prior Tottenham interest has cooled after their defensive signings.
Leeds hold positive talks to sign Fulham winger Harry Wilson on a free. The 29-year-old Wales international, a late target in 2025, is out of contract and could bolster Farke’s attack with set-piece threat.
January loanee Facundo Buonanotte, sidelined by Daniel Farke after limited impact, is linked with a return to Rosario Central, his boyhood club, amid wider interest.
Chelsea are targeting Leeds left wing-back Gabriel Gudmundsson after Marc Cucurella’s exit. Xabi Alonso wants a 3-4-3 fit, but Daniel Farke and the 49ers will resist unless a huge bid arrives.
Man United remain keen on free agent Karl Darlow as Leeds talks stall, risking a goalkeeping rebuild. Darlow was on the retained list for negotiations, but no agreement has been reached.
MD Robbie Evans says Leeds target swift deals for non-World Cup players, then an “intense” post-tournament window, with World Cup targets monitored. Consolidation in the Premier League remains the aim.
Leeds are reportedly close to their first summer signing, labelled a mix of Archie Gray, Ethan Ampadu and James Justin, after a positive Premier League return despite a final-day 3-0 defeat.
Promoted Hull City eye a £20m move for Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam. Leeds monitor rivals as Hull plan major spend while also weighing a permanent deal for Joe Gelhardt.
Leeds’ £20m bid for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles is rejected. Talks continue but Saints value him “significantly higher”, casting doubt on a deal at Leeds’ price point.
England boss Thomas Tuchel criticised ex-Leeds loanee Djed Spence during a 0-0 vs Ghana at the World Cup. Article argues Leeds pair Jayden Bogle and James Justin merited selection ahead of the Spurs man.
