Leeds United’s summer transfer window has got off to an impressive start amid hope things can really start kicking into gear soon. The Whites have already welcomed free agent winger Harry Wilson and £34million centre-back Tarik Muharemovic through the door, with interest building in a number of other targets.
Earlier today, the YEP reported the latest on Manchester City’s James Trafford with Leeds hopeful a deal can be struck for the highly-rated Manchester City goalkeeper. It’s a position they need to fill badly following Karl Darlow’s exit as a free agent and subsequent move to Manchester United.
Leeds are also continuing to pursue Julian Brandt but have drawn a line in the sand regarding one other key target. Below, the YEP rounds up the latest as we know it on all possible incomings and outgoings.
1. Karl Darlow
The experienced goalkeeper left Leeds as a free agent to join rivals Manchester United. The YEP understands a new deal was on offer at Elland Road but plans to sign a new goalkeeper meant he couldn't be guaranteed the No.1 spot. | Getty Images
2. Lucas Perri
The Brazilian was set to join Torino on loan for several weeks and that move went through recently. Leeds allowed Perri to leave after getting their own goalkeeper situation sorted, while there is also an option to buy worth around £14m. | Steve Bardens/Getty Images
3. Illan Meslier
Leeds confirmed Meslier's exit following the expiration of his contract. The Frenchman joined Premier League champions Arsenal, where at present he will be third choice, and was recently linked with a shock second transfer to Lyon. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Sebastiaan Bornauw
Bornauw was the subject of interest from the Bundesliga and recently joined Hamburg on loan for the season. The German outfit hold an option to buy the defender for around £3-4m. | Alex Pantling/Getty Images
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5. Pascal Struijk
The Dutchman called time on an eight-and-a-half year spell at Elland Road, joining Brighton in a deal the YEP understands is worth £18m plus £2m add-ons. Leeds also inserted a sell-on clause into the terms. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Isaac Schmidt
Schmidt joined Swiss side BSC Young Boys for a fee the YEP understands to have been around £2m. Leeds have essentially ensured they didn't lose any book value on the full-back. | Getty Images