The summer transfer window is still a couple of weeks from opening but business is getting underway up and down the country, with Leeds United set for a busy and exciting few months. Daniel Farke will lead their Premier League return and the expectation is he will be financially backed, with reports suggesting a transfer war chest of more than £100million could be available.
Reinforcements will be needed across the board but priority will likely be given to top-class additions in goal, central defence, midfield and upfront. And as early plans are put in place by Elland Road recruitment chiefs, reports are really starting to gather pace surrounding incomings and possible outgoings.
There appears to be a new transfer link every other day and so to keep you in the loop on all the latest surrounding Leeds United’s summer plans, the YEP has rounded up all the key reports below. Take a look to see how things are going at this early point of the summer.
13. Lucas Perri
Leeds confirmed the signing of Perri for a fee believed to be €16m last month. Goalkeeper signed a four-year deal and has played all three Premier League matches so far. | Getty Images
14. Sam Johnstone
Alan Nixon reported a while ago that Leeds are taking a look at Johnstone, who is expected to leave Wolves this summer in search of regular starts. A move for Perri virtually rules this one out, with Burnley and Sunderland thought to be interested. | Getty Images
15. Nick Pope
Leeds had been linked with interest across multiple outlets earlier this summer but The Times recently reported Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is keen to keep the 33-year-old on board. | Getty Images
16. Vladimir Coufal
TalkSPORT claimed Leeds and Everton were 'tracking' Coufal, who left West Ham as a free agent following the expiration of his contract. The experienced full-back instead joined Hoffenheim earlier this month. | Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Photo: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images
17. Sebastiaan Bornauw
The YEP first reported on interest in Bornauw, with confirmation of his £5m move from VfL Wolfsburg coming the following day. The 26-year-old defender signed a four-year contract at Elland Road and got his competitive debut against Sheffield Wednesday in midweek. | Manchester United via Getty Imag
18. James Justin
Leeds were in need of full-back cover amid uncertainty surrounding Schmidt and earlier this month confirmed the signing of Justin. They paid Leicester City an initial £8m plus £2m of potential add-ons. The 27-year-old signed a four-year contract at Elland Road. | Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images