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.
13. Lucas Perri
Leeds confirmed the signing of Perri for a fee believed to be €16m last month. Goalkeeper signed a four-year deal and has played all three Premier League matches so far. | Getty Images
14. Sam Johnstone
Alan Nixon reported a while ago that Leeds are taking a look at Johnstone, who is expected to leave Wolves this summer in search of regular starts. A move for Perri virtually rules this one out, with Burnley and Sunderland thought to be interested. | Getty Images
15. Nick Pope
Leeds had been linked with interest across multiple outlets earlier this summer but The Times recently reported Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is keen to keep the 33-year-old on board. | Getty Images
16. Vladimir Coufal
TalkSPORT claimed Leeds and Everton were 'tracking' Coufal, who left West Ham as a free agent following the expiration of his contract. The experienced full-back instead joined Hoffenheim earlier this month. | Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
17. Sebastiaan Bornauw
The YEP first reported on interest in Bornauw, with confirmation of his £5m move from VfL Wolfsburg coming the following day. The 26-year-old defender signed a four-year contract at Elland Road and got his competitive debut against Sheffield Wednesday in midweek. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
18. James Justin
Leeds were in need of full-back cover amid uncertainty surrounding Schmidt and earlier this month confirmed the signing of Justin. They paid Leicester City an initial £8m plus £2m of potential add-ons. The 27-year-old signed a four-year contract at Elland Road. | Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images