Leeds United’s 2025/26 Premier League squad will be set in stone until January once the summer transfer window closes in four weeks. Daniel Farke has already welcomed seven new faces through the door but admitted his squad aren’t yet ready for the top-flight, with Saturday’s draw against Villarreal highlighting a few areas that still need strengthening.
The Whites may have missed out on Igor Paixão but they still have ample time to land those ‘difference-maker’ signings Farke needs, with recruitment chiefs hard at work trying to land those attacking reinforcements. Earlier this week, the YEP reported on interest in Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss while Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz is a known target.
Leeds still have every chance of landing top targets in those key positions and in doing so, hope to provide Farke with the quality and depth he needs to avoid relegation. Below, the YEP has attempted to draw up a strongest possible line-up, should those targets arrive.
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