Leeds respond after Struijk exit, push for Zion Suzuki
Germany exit to Paraguay on penalties as Leon Goretzka reportedly refuses a sudden-death kick. Leeds’ Anton Stach was omitted by Julian Nagelsmann, a call now questioned after the shootout drama.
Leeds target Julian Brandt’s agent visits Real Betis, who can offer Champions League football. Leeds rely on Premier League pull and finances as Harry Wilson’s free transfer nears.
Arsenal are monitoring former Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier amid uncertainty over Kepa Arrizabalaga. Meslier left on a free after 215 games and 70 clean sheets but was prone to errors and lost his place to Karl Darlow and Lucas Perri last term.
Crystal Palace join the race for Southampton’s Shea Charles after Leeds have two bids rejected, raising the risk of a late hijack.
After Struijk’s Brighton move, Leeds line up Nico Elvedi, free agent Danilho Doekhi and Wolves’ Ladislav Krejci, valued at £40m. The club are also urged to address Joe Rodon’s contract running to 2028.
Brighton sign Leeds captaincy stand-in Pascal Struijk on a five-year deal. The 26-year-old made 196 Leeds appearances, helped two promotions and last season’s FA Cup semi-final and 14th-place finish.
Huddersfield and Sheffield Wednesday chase Leeds prospect Harry Gray after a promising Rotherham loan. A local loan is touted to aid his 2026/27 development as a striker or left winger.
Japan 1-2 Brazil: Leeds’ Ao Tanaka lost possession before Brazil’s late winner, then was consoled by Man Utd’s Matheus Cunha, who praised him: ‘What you are doing for your country is truly amazing.’
Leeds push to sign Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with reports they could bid more than £26m amid Aston Villa interest. Karl Darlow is close to a new deal, while Lucas Perri is expected to leave as Daniel Farke reshapes the squad.
Leeds are close to a first summer signing on a four-year deal, billed as their ‘new Okafor’, to add Premier League quality after survival.
