Victor Orta spent most of January putting the framework in place for signings at the end of the season, and the rumour mill is already throwing up potential targets.
The Whites continue to be linked with a number of players currently plying their trade in Italy – which may have something to do with Andrea Radrizzani’s connections.
And that is where the latest name has popped up from – Italy under-21s international Tommaso Pobega.
According to Tuttosport, the 21-year-old central midfielder is subject of interest from Leeds and Premier League rivals Leicester City.
Pobega is currently on loan at Serie A side Spezia from AC Milan, where he has provided three goals and two assists.
Naturally, Pobega wants to succeed with Milan after being tipped for a big future but he could be prized away.
It is claimed Milan could easily’ make €10million (£8.7m) from a possible sale, should Leeds or the Foxes make a move.
Staying in Italy, Udinese sporting director Pasquale Marino has failed to rule out Leeds target Rodrigo De Paul leaving soon.
The Argentine was one of Marcelo Bielsa’s main targets last summer but the Whites were priced out of a move.
Since then, the 26-year-old has also reportedly attracted interest from Liverpool and Juventus.
“He has characteristics that many top clubs in Europe are missing,” Marino told Italian broadcaster Radio 24.
“I hope it doesn't happen, but whoever signs him next summer will raise their team to a different level.”
Here’s a round-up of the latest gossip, including much more of Leeds, doing the rounds across the Premier League:
1. City eye striker
Manchester City will prioritise signing a striker this summer, regardless of whether they lure Barcelona star Lionel Messi to the Etihad Stadium. Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland remains Pep Guardiola’s main target. (Goal) Photo: THOMAS KIENZLE
2. Spurs monitor Damsgaard
Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Sampdoria midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard with his value tripling from the £5.2million the Serie A club paid to sign him last summer. (La Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia) Photo: Alessandro Sabattini
3. Solomon confirms PL interest
Arsenal-linked forward Manor Solomon has confirmed that a number of Premier League clubs have expressed an interest in signing him. He said: “My dream is to play in England and it also seems to be the most realistic option for me.” (Goal) Photo: Denis Doyle
4. Musa move falls through
Former Leicester City flop and free agent Ahmed Musa’s move to West Bromwich Albion has collapsed. The Baggies already feel they have stronger players in his position. (Birmingham Live) Photo: GIUSEPPE CACACE
5. Foxes consider Thauvin
Leicester City are unlikely to activate Cengiz Under’s £22million buyout clause at Roma and are instead looking towards other potential options - including former Newcastle United flop Florian Thauvin. (Eurosport) Photo: Michael Regan
6. Toney on West Ham radar
West Ham United are considering a summer move for Ivan Toney. He was written off by Newcastle in 2018 but the 24-year-old has since enjoyed goal-scoring success at Peterborough United and now Brentford. (Eurosport) Photo: George Wood