Leeds United are getting their ducks in a row ahead of the full transfer window opening on June 16, with a busy few months expected at Elland Road. Chairman Paraag Marathe has already described this summer as the most important in decades with plans to spend every available penny on strengthening Daniel Farke’s squad.
While certain positions will be prioritised - namely the likes of goalkeeper and striker - Elland Road recruitment chiefs will have an eye on reinforcements across the board and so it’s no surprise to see reports of interest gathering pace. The mini-window closes on Tuesday but already, a huge group of players have been linked with a move to Leeds.
The number of targets Leeds actively pursue is likely to be a lot smaller but these reports of interest at least give an idea where they might be looking. Take a look below to see the latest.
1. Illan Meslier
The YEP reported earlier this summer that interest in the French goalkeeper was starting to ramp up, albeit no firm offers are thought to have been received yet. Reports of a move to Fenerbahce earlier this summer were wide of the mark at that time. | Ed Sykes/Getty Images Photo: Ed Sykes/Getty Images
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2. Junior Firpo
The defender's exit was officially confirmed in early July and he has since signed a three-year deal at Real Betis. The YEP understands an offer from Leeds is on the table which represented a pay rise on his Championship wage but a reduction on what he earned when arriving from Barcelona. | Getty Images
3. Max Wober
Told Austrian media during the June international break that Leeds want to sell him and has since joined Werder Bremen on loan. Decision came with Leeds unlikely to break even on his roughly £5m book value, which would mean a PSR loss. | Getty Images
4. Isaac Schmidt
Joined Werder Bremen on loan for the campaign having played just over an hour of Championship football last season. The Bundesliga side have an option to buy for around £3.5m. | George Wood/Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
5. Darko Gyabi
Impressed on loan at Plymouth Argyle but is could be sold, with Leeds hoping to raise funds by trimming the fat of their squad. The YEP understands Leeds hope to get between £3-4m for the midfielder. | Getty Images
6. Sam Greenwood
Joined Polish outfit Pogoń Szczecin for around £3.4m last week, a record transfer for the country's top-flight. | Getty Images