Leeds United’s summer transfer window kicked into gear earlier this week with Jaka Bijol their first fee-paying transfer, following the agreement of a £15million deal with Udinese. Free agent Lukas Nmecha’s arrival was confirmed earlier this month but money is now going out of Elland Road, with plenty more expected to follow before September 1.
Club chiefs have already made efforts to spend more, with bids lodged for RC Strasbourg midfielder Habib Diarra and Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz - neither of which have proved successful as of yet. There is also interest in the likes of Lille left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson, Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope and plenty others.
Leeds have just over nine weeks to conclude any business and will need to get a lot right if they want to remain in the Premier League for more than one season. And with that in mind, the YEP has taken a look at how their transfer window could pan out in a dream situation.
7. Joe Gelhardt - sold
Another Leeds hope to get £3-4m for, with Hull City thought to be interested following his impressive six-month loan spell. | Getty Images
8. Sam Greenwood - sold
Both Middlesbrough and Preston have opted against triggering a permanent option in his loan, and a sale seems likely this summer. Another Leeds hope to get £3-4m for. | AFP via Getty Images
9. Mateo Joseph - loaned out
Remains a target for Real Betis but the YEP understands Joseph is not currently for sale. The 21-year-old has bags of potential and so perhaps a loan move suits all involved, with regular football needed. | Getty Images
10. Nick Pope - signed
Newcastle don't appear keen to offload Pope, despite pursuing James Trafford, but that could change if the former wants first-team assurances. Into the final year of his deal and would add bags of experience between the posts. Leeds would do well to secure a deal for something like £15m. | Getty Images
11. Vladimir Coufal - signed
Will officially become a free agent next week and has been linked with a move to Leeds, who are in need of right-back cover. A low-risk option with bags of Premier League experience. | Getty Images
12. Jaka Bijol - signed
Signed a five-year contract on Monday following the agreement of a £15m fee and is a statement early-summer signing. Should come straight into the team and add plenty of physicality. | LUFC