Leeds United appear to be kickstarting their early summer plans as reports emerge of interest in several possible targets. Friday’s 1-0 win at Oxford United further increased the chances of promotion and while focus inside the squad will be solely on Stoke City, there is hope the upcoming transfer window will be spent recruiting for the Premier League.
Should Leeds do what is expected and go up automatically, then Elland Road recruitment chiefs will be busy and reports are starting to surface linking a number of top-level players with a possible move to LS11. Reinforcements will be needed across the squad, not least in goal and upfront where links to current Premier League players emerged earlier this week.
Speculation will only intensify if promotion is won and ahead of what will be a busy summer, the YEP has attempted to draw up a dream starting line-up for Leeds’ Premier League return based on current rumours. Scroll down to see how it could look.
1. GK: Lucas Perri
Leeds got a deal over the line for Perri earlier this summer and he has come straight in as first-choice. A few early questions so far but the Brazilian should add plenty of experience across the campaign. | Getty Images
2. RB: Jayden Bogle
Earned another shot at the Premier League following an excellent 2024/25 campaign and looked great so far, linking up really well with whoever is ahead of him at right-wing. Test will be how he copes with the world's best wingers running at him, although one-v-one defending has improved a lot. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
3. CB: Joe Rodon
Ever-present Rodon has earned his shot at Premier League football, having rarely been given a chance at Spurs. Could easily have won Player of the Season and his skillset should translate well in the top-flight. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
4. CB: Jaka Bijol
Leeds confirmed the permanent signing of Bijol in June and he should come into the starting-XI from now onwards. Has looked a real step up on either side of the centre-back pairing and settling in nicely. A huge physical presence. | Getty Images
5. LB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
Like Bijol, the 26-year-old Sweden international is vastly experienced and entering the prime of his career. Has looked impressive so far and should only improve as he adjusts to the Premier League and his new club. | Getty Images
6. CDM: Ethan Ampadu
Has been a huge miss after that opening-weekend win over Everton due to a knee injury, proving once again how important he remains at the base of Farke's midfield. Is expected to remain one of the first names on the teamsheet once he returns. | Getty Images