Leeds United transfer news LIVE: Nahitan Nandez report emerges, defender close to Elland Road exit

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COUNTDOWN IS ON: The 2021-22 Premier League season begins over the weekend of Saturday, August 14. Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images.COUNTDOWN IS ON: The 2021-22 Premier League season begins over the weekend of Saturday, August 14. Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images.
COUNTDOWN IS ON: The 2021-22 Premier League season begins over the weekend of Saturday, August 14. Photo by Jon Super - Pool/Getty Images.

Leeds United s 2021-22 Premier League campaign will begin with a clash against arch rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford in a lunch-time kick-off on Saturday, August 14.

The Whites will be looking to push on after last season's superb ninth-placed finish upon their first season back in the country's top flight after a 16-year absence.

The summer transfer window has now been open for a week and a half and the YEP brings you all the latest Whites news here.

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Key Events

  • Summer transfer window open until 11pm on August 31.

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Gary Neville support for Kalvin Phillips

Goalkeeper Angus Gunn looks set to sign for Norwich City from Southampton and will reportedly undergo a medical with the Canaries today. Leeds were linked with a late move for the 25-year-old stopper as competition for Illan Meslier.

Young defender exit near?

Young Whites defender Oliver Casey is reportedly close to joining Blackpool on a permanent deal. Football Insider are reporting that personal terms have been agreed and that 20-year-old Casey will join the Tangerines for below the £1m mark.

Nandez report emerges

There are reports that Leeds are willing to break their transfer record to sign Cagliari midfielder Nahitan Nandez. However, a report from La Nuova Sardegna is suggesting that 25-year-old Uruguay international midfielder Nandez would not be keen on making the move.

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