Leeds United wait on Trafford and sweat over Gudmundsson
Gabriel Gudmundsson could miss Leeds' opener at Nottingham Forest after coming off with a thigh-muscle injury in the 4-2 pre-season win over Liverpool.
Leeds remain interested in Igor Paixao, and amid Marseille's financial issues his wife posted of the Velodrome, 'It will remain forever in my heart', fuelling exit talk.
Romano says Manchester City have bid for Geronimo Rulli, a move that points to James Trafford joining Leeds. The £40m goalkeeper is expected to undergo a medical this week.
Fulham are advancing talks for Leeds target Shea Charles, with Southampton discussing a £25m deal. Leeds had £20m and £23m bids rejected and now look set to miss out.
Former Leeds loanee Manor Solomon, who scored the title-winning goal, could leave Spurs for West Ham after posting 10 goals and 13 assists in the Championship.
Hamburg sporting director Claus Costa confirmed Leeds defender Sebastiaan Bornauw is on their shortlist, though no deal is imminent.
Leeds must decide on five players in the final year of their deals. Joe Gelhardt and Joel Piroe are tipped to leave, while Brenden Aaronson and Ilia Gruev could stay.
Leeds are set to target another attacker after James Trafford, with the 49ers ready to spend as they try to avoid a relegation battle this season.
Former Leeds winger Jack Harrison called New England Revolution 'the best signing' of his career and said he had never felt so recognised, after leaving Elland Road this summer.
Leeds face fresh competition for Igor Paixao, with Aston Villa also making enquiries. Marseille want at least £30m for the winger, who had 12 goals and six assists last season.
Ex-Leeds defender Pascal Struijk said Brighton's project, player development and Conference League football drove his move, with Georginio Rutter only offering 'an easy assist'.
CBS Sports pundit Michael Lahoud backed Leeds to finish 8th and reach Europe, praising Daniel Farke, the switch to a back three and Harry Wilson's free-transfer arrival.
Leeds are unlikely to revive interest in Bilal El Khannouss after Stuttgart set an asking price above £51m plus bonuses, with James Trafford's £40m move close.
Leeds beat Liverpool 4-2 in pre-season after coming from 2-0 down. Trey Nyoni impressed for Liverpool and admitted they 'lost our way a bit' while adapting to a new system.
Leeds target Pavel Sulc missed Lyon's 2-1 loss at Sparta Prague, officially through knee inflammation, as Paulo Fonseca admitted 'many clubs are interested' in the £21m midfielder.
