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.
19. Lloyd Kelly
Another name that emerged in Italian media during a time when Leeds were in need of at least one left-footed centre-back. Like Suzuki, Kelly was someone they liked but nothing more at present. | Marco Luzzani/Getty Images
20. Nico Elvedi
Having sanctioned Bornauw's exit, Leeds agreed a deal worth £8.5m in total for Borussia Monchengladbach's Nico Elvedi. The Swiss international signed a three-year deal and has looked steady so far.
21. Ladislav Krejci
The Athletic named Krejci as someone who was 'admired' at Elland Road right at the start of the summer. Leeds went elsewhere, however, with Muharemovic signed. | Getty Images
22. Shea Charles
Leeds saw multiple bids for Charles rejected and the YEP reported last month that no further bids would be made. Their final offer remained on the table but Fulham reached Southampton's £30m price-tag and got a deal done earlier this month.
23. Julian Brandt
The YEP first reported on interest in Brandt earlier this summer and the attacking midfielder's dad travelled to Thorp Arch for talks. But it always felt like the 30-year-old was exploring other options and he joined Ajax on a free recently. | Getty Images
24. Harry Wilson
Wilson arrived as a free agent earlier this summer to become Leeds' first signing of the window. He penned a four-year deal and has been regularly involved so far this season.