Leeds United are expected to soon welcome their second summer signing through the door with Jaka Bijol closing in on a permanent switch from Serie A outfit Udinese. The 26-year-old Slovenian international centre-back’s move should soon be announced, having undergone medical tests on Wednesday.
Bijol is expected to follow free agent striker Lukas Nmecha through the door at Elland Road and more will follow, with the list of potential transfer targets growing every day. The YEP understands some reports in recent weeks have proven to be wide of the mark but others are genuine.
Every day appears to bring either a fresh development or a new name entirely, with the transfer market really gathering pace coming towards the end of June. And in a bid to keep you all in the loop, the YEP has rounded up all the latest information below.
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37. Noah Okafor
Leeds announced the £18m signing of Okafor from AC Milan earlier this month, with the hope he will add a direct goal threat to Farke's attacking options. Signed a four-year contract. | Getty Images
38. Beto
Sky Sports first named Beto as a possible target for Leeds, although the YEP understands a deal would be difficult given the Toffees lost Dominic Calvert-Lewin upon the expiration of his contract last month. The likelihood Leeds and Everton will be fighting for similar positions next season might also effect their stance. | Getty Images
39. Callum Wilson
TalkSPORT labelled Leeds 'front-runners' to sign Wilson earlier this summer but Nmecha's arrival virtually ruled it out. Has since joined West Ham. | Getty Images
40. Rodrigo Muniz
The Athletic reported a bid worth £32m in total had been rejected by Fulham earlier this summer, with no intention of selling the Brazilian as things stand. Atalanta looked close to completing a move but reports suggested they would have had to pay £50m. Now looks set to remain at Craven Cottage. | Getty Images
41. Lukas Nmecha
The YEP reported in June a deal was close and Leeds confirmed it not long after. The 26-year-old striker signed a two-year deal as a free agent, with his Wolfsburg contract expiring, and got his debut against Manchester United. | Getty Images
42. Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The 28-year-old signed a three-year contract after joining Leeds as a free agent earlier this month. Got his first minutes against Sheffield Wednesday and is still building match sharpness, having missed out on full pre-season after leaving Everton in June. | Getty Images