Transfer activity at Leeds United has really kicked up a notch over the past week or so as preparations continue ahead of the 2024/25 season. Daniel Farke’s squad are back at Thorp Arch building their fitness but those behind the scenes are hard at work ensuring the squad is in good shape going into next month’s Championship opener at home to Portsmouth.
After a relatively slow start to the window, with much of the early focus on outgoings, Leeds have welcomed a trio of experienced options to West Yorkshire in the form of Joe Rodon, Alex Cairns and Joe Rothwell. But there are still a number of gaps that need filling and outside interest in some of the current crop will intensify as the August 30 deadline closes in.
Below, the YEP has rounded up the latest news on just about every transfer story surrounding Leeds at the moment. As ever, it is all subject to change.
19. Brenden Aaronson
The YEP reported last month month that after positive talks with manager Daniel Farke, the American will stay and fight for promotion at Leeds next season. Was thought to have had the option of a return to Union Berlin. | AFP via Getty Images
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20. Max Wober
Defender is due back at Thorp Arch in the coming days, having been knocked out of Euro 2024 with Austria. Has said goodbye to loan teammates at Borussia Monchengladbach, who are thought to be keen on permanent deal although reports suggest valuations differ. Developments likely to come once talks begin. | Getty Images
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21. Rasmus Kristensen
Like Wober, due back in the next week or so and will enter talks upon returning. Failed to impress at Roma in the same way Llorente did, with a permanent move to the Serie A outfit unlikely. Little in the way of interested parties so far. | AFP via Getty Images
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22. Joe Rodon
Leeds secured the Welshman on a permanent basis earlier this month after agreeing a £10m deal with Tottenham. Offers of Premier League football are thought to have been turned down in favour of a return to Elland Road. | Getty Images
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23. Alex Cairns
Leeds' second summer signing arrived from Salford City on Monday for a nominal fee, penning a two-year contract and essentially replacing Kristoffer Klaesson as third-choice goalkeeper. | Getty Images
24. Joe Rothwell
Season-long loan from Bournemouth was confirmed on Thursday evening. The YEP understands it is a straight loan with no option to buy. | Leeds United