The state of play on the Leeds United transfers front.

Swiss international centre-back Nico Elvedi is flying in to become Leeds United’s fourth signing of the summer for €8m plus add-ons as Sebastiaan Bornauw heads for the Elland Road exits.

News emerged earlier this week that versatile defender Bornauw was set to join Bundesliga side Hamburg, Whites boss Daniel Farke admitting that Bornauw was seeking more game-time.

Farke highlighted the importance of Bornauw to the squad and made it clear that he would be very happy if the defender stayed but declared that Leeds would consider letting him move on due to the professional manner in which he had acted.

Farke said discussions would took place over the coming days, Bornauw’s potential exit set to leave Farke short of a very reliable defensive option who can play at centre-back or in either full back position.

Leeds, though, have now agreed a deal with Borussia Monchengladbach to sign Swiss international defender Elvedi whose arrival is paving the way for Bornauw to leave Elland Road.

The YEP understands that Leeds will pay Monchengladbach an upfront €8m plus add-ons to sign 29-year-old Elvedi who played every minute of all six of Switzerland’s games at the World Cup. The deal will be worth a total of €10m if every add on is met.

Bornauw, meanwhile, is joining Hamburg on an initial loan deal but with the German club having a purchase option.

Elvedi and Bornauw were flying their respective ways this weekend with both deals expected to be completed imminently.

In other transfer news, West Ham have enquired about Leeds striker Joel Piroe who is keen on a Leeds exit.

The Athletic revealed on Saturday evening that Piroe was keen to leave but that his representatives felt that a £16m asking price was killing interest.

The YEP understands that Leeds are indeed looking for £16m for the former Championship Golden Boot winner and that West Ham have enquired about the 27-year-old striker.