Leeds United transfer deadline day LIVE - Whites close in on Dan James deal

The summer transfer window closes at 11pm this evening - and you can follow all of the latest Leeds United developments here throughout the day.
DEADLINE DAY: Today is the last day of the summer transfer window for any further transfer activity at Elland Road, above. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.DEADLINE DAY: Today is the last day of the summer transfer window for any further transfer activity at Elland Road, above. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.
DEADLINE DAY: Today is the last day of the summer transfer window for any further transfer activity at Elland Road, above. Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images.

Marcelo Bielsa's Whites signed off for August with Sunday's 1-1 draw at Burnley which has left Leeds 15th in the very early Premier League table, on two points from three games played.

So will United make any more signings on deadline day and will anybody be leaving Elland Road before the 11pm deadline?

The YEP's rolling live blog will keep you up to date throughout the day.

Leeds United transfer deadline day LIVE - August 31

Key Events

  • Transfer window closes at 11pm this evening.

THE big one for summer 2021 transfer deadline day

Good morning on transfer deadline day!

There are now 16 hours left of the summer transfer window and we will bring you all the very latest Leeds United news here throughout the day. It’s all about one man today, Manchester United winger Dan James. Another transfer deadline day, another day dominated by the Wales international winger. But surely this time, unlike in January 2019, Leeds United will get their man. It is widely being reported that a fee and also personal terms have been agreed, and that a medical is taking place this morning. There are contrasting reports about the fee, with some suggesting a club record deal of £30m, but we understand the sum paid will be less than that and nearer to £25m according to other reports. Expect a few outs too from the club’s youngsters for whom game time, even in the 23s, would be limited. Keep with us here for all the latest throughout the day.

The YEP understands that the fee to sign Dan James from Manchester United will be £25m - not the ‘club record’ £30m as reported in some places throughout Bank Holiday Monday. Rodrigo would remain the club’s record signing.

Leeds ‘agree fee’ with Manchester United for Dan James

That is the latest update from Sky Sports News who also report the fee as £25m.

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Reported Dan James update

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Dan James medical - report

Dan James is now undergoing his Leeds United medical with a £25m fee with Manchester United agreed for his transfer from the Red Devils, according to Sky.

Raphinha at no 10? Maybe not

Valencia have enquired about signing Helder Costa according to Sky. Leeds are certainly not going to be short of wingers if and when Dan James signs.

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