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.
13. Japhet Tanganga - signed
Reports of a £1.2m release clause would make Tanganga a low-cost cover option at centre-back, and he impressed against Leeds last season. Reportedly prefers a move to Europe, however, but things can change. | Getty Images
14. Gabriel Gudmundsson - signed
The YEP reported on interest in Gudmundsson earlier this month and he recently spoke about Leeds, doing little to quash speculation. Into the final year of his Lille contract and would provide plenty of experience in a key position. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Habib Diarra - signed
A target Leeds see at less attainable than other midfielders but one they have actually bid for, and one who would significantly improve the level of Farke's current squad. Competition will be rife but this is a dream summer window, after all. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Gustavo Hamer - signed
The Dutchman has been moved down Leeds' list of priorities, with physicality the desired trait in this early-window period. But Farke could do with a No.10 and there could be scope to add a little flair later in the summer, particularly if Hamer's price drops around the £13m they bid for him 12 months ago. | Getty Images
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17. Lukas Nmecha - signed
Became Leeds' first summer signing earlier this month and will officially join next week, once his Wolfsburg contract expires. Will add competition up top but another striker is expected. | LUFC
18. Rodrigo Muniz - signed
As with Diarra, Leeds have tabled a bid but don't appear likely to get their man, with Fulham insistent he is not for sale. But that could change if the Brazilian agitates for more regular football, and he is clearly valued by Elland Road chiefs who stumped up a £32m offer earlier this summer. | Getty Images