Leeds United transfer news RECAP: Italian media make Whites claim over Serbian international midfielder

Leeds United will begin a second season back in the Premier League in just five days' time - and we will bring you all the latest in the club's continued build-up here.
ALMOST TIME: For a new Premier League season at Elland Road, looked over by the famous statue of club legend Billy Bremner, above. Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.ALMOST TIME: For a new Premier League season at Elland Road, looked over by the famous statue of club legend Billy Bremner, above. Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.
ALMOST TIME: For a new Premier League season at Elland Road, looked over by the famous statue of club legend Billy Bremner, above. Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images.

Marcelo Bielsa's Whites signed off from their pre-season friendlies with a 2-2 draw against Europa League holders Villarreal on Saturday evening in a game played behind closed doors at York City's new LNER Community Stadium.

A new Premier League campaign will begin with a clash against arch rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford next Saturday lunch time.

Follow all of the latest Whites news throughout Monday here at the YEP's dedicated live blog.

Leeds United transfer news RECAP - August 9

Key Events

  • Transfer window open until 11pm on Tuesday, August 31

Whites eye another Lukic?

Italian media outlet Tutto Mercato Web claims that Leeds United and Spartak Moscow are interested in signing 24-year-old Serbian international midfielder Sasa Lukic from Torino. Their report claims that the Whites are expected to make contact over a possible transfer this week.

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New ticket policy in place for Elland Road games, including some new prices

A potential dilemma for Marcelo

Rodrigo on Bielsa’s approach to a second attempt at the Premier League:

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