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.
25. Pavel Sulc
Leeds were linked with interest in the Lyon playmaker last month with reports suggesting talks were underway. The YEP understands, however, that his situation is similar others in that Leeds like the Czech international but little more at this stage. | JEFF PACHOUD / AFP via Getty Images
26. Igor Paixao
With Brandt joining Ajax, Leeds started to assess alternative attacking options and the YEP understands summer 2025 target Paixao has been among them. Sunderland have since shown serious interest, however, with reports of a £34m offer from the Stadium of Light. | AFP via Getty Images
27. Mykhailo Mudryk
Leeds entered surprise talks over a potential loan move for Mudryk recently, albeit Chelsea want to send him to sister club Strasbourg. The Ukrainian's preference is to stay in the Premier League and a Stamford Bridge exit is likely, with the Whites still in the picture. Sky Sports report they are still working on a potential deal. | AFP via Getty Images