The transfer window is now just over one week from opening as Leeds United prepare for what Paraag Marathe described as the most important summer in ‘decades’. An unusual schedule will see a mini-window open between June 1 and June 10 ahead of the Club World Cup, before the real thing gets going on June 16.
Reports have suggested Daniel Farke could have more than £100million to spend this summer and with the added exposure of being a Premier League team, rumours and speculation are inevitable. Leeds will strengthen across multiple positions and have already been linked with a huge number of players across the Premier League and Europe.
Not every rumour will be true, and of course Leeds won’t actively pursue every player they are believed to be interested in, but the links give an idea as to where Elland Road recruitment chiefs might be looking. And with that in mind, the YEP has rounded up the latest on every incoming and outgoing rumour so far.
7. Manor Solomon
Leeds confirmed in early July that Solomon would return to parent club Tottenham Hotspur, where for a while he looked set to remain. Recent reports suggest he could now leave and wide reinforcements remain a priority at Elland Road, although no fresh links have emerged. | Getty Images
8. Jack Harrison
Looks set to remain a Leeds player for the upcoming season, with no links to any kind of exit before Monday's deadline. Farke labelled the winger 'pretty important to our group' earlier this week and said he didn't expect a move away. | Getty Images
9. Joe Gelhardt
Another who Leeds had hoped to get between £3-4m for but he has since joined Hull City on loan. Thought to have made clear his desire to return to the MKM Stadium where he played regularly during the second-half of last season. | Getty Images
10. Largie Ramazani
The Athletic reported earlier this summer the winger had rejected approaches from a number of European clubs, but this week he joined Valencia on loan. The deal is a straight loan with no permanent option. Ramazani came off the bench to get an assist on his debut on Friday evening. | Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Photo: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images
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11. Mateo Joseph
Daniel Farke revealed while in Germany that Joseph has asked to leave, with the striker not going Germany against his manager's recommendation. Has since joined RCD Mallorca on loan, with Leeds unwilling to include any kind of permanent option. | Gary Oakley/PA Wire
12. Patrick Bamford
Left out of Leeds' pre-season tour squad and Farke revealed following the draw against Manchester United he's informed Bamford he's not in next season's plans. Leeds confirmed earlier this week a mutual agreement to cut the 31-year-old's contract short and he has now officially left. | Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images