The summer transfer window has been open for almost one week now and wheels are in motion at Leeds United. While much of their business is expected to take place post-World Cup, the YEP has learned of interest in a small number of potential targets including free agent Julian Brandt.
There have also been some early reports on potential exits, with interest gathering in some of Daniel Farke’s fringe players while Leeds have confirmed they are in contract talks with Karl Darlow. Chairman Paraag Marathe has stressed there will be sales this summer but it remains to be seen who will go.
A lot of summer reports have proved to be little more than speculation but among the transfer chaos, there is substance in a few links at this early point. Below, the YEP provides the latest on those stories.
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