Promoted or not, Leeds United would have been busy this summer but a return to the Premier League should be the catalyst for an exciting few months at Elland Road. Monday’s 6-0 thumping of Stoke City, coupled with Sheffield United’s defeat at Burnley, booked the Whites’ top-flight spot for next season and proved the catalyst for transfer talk to kick into gear.
Leeds aren’t yet a week into being a 2025/26 Premier League outfit but already, reports are emerging of their summer plans and possible targets. Daniel Farke has already spoken about being backed and 49ers Enterprises will be expected to spend, with reinforcements needed across the board.
There are also a few current squad members facing uncertain futures in West Yorkshire, while a host of on-loan Whites will also need to be assessed. And with all that in mind, the YEP has rounded up the latest on every transfer story so far ahead of the summer window opening on June 1.
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37. Noah Okafor
Leeds announced the £18m signing of Okafor from AC Milan earlier this month, with the hope he will add a direct goal threat to Farke's attacking options. Signed a four-year contract. | Getty Images
38. Beto
Sky Sports first named Beto as a possible target for Leeds, although the YEP understands a deal would be difficult given the Toffees lost Dominic Calvert-Lewin upon the expiration of his contract last month. The likelihood Leeds and Everton will be fighting for similar positions next season might also effect their stance. | Getty Images
39. Callum Wilson
TalkSPORT labelled Leeds 'front-runners' to sign Wilson earlier this summer but Nmecha's arrival virtually ruled it out. Has since joined West Ham. | Getty Images
40. Rodrigo Muniz
The Athletic reported a bid worth £32m in total had been rejected by Fulham earlier this summer, with no intention of selling the Brazilian as things stand. Atalanta looked close to completing a move but reports suggested they would have had to pay £50m. Now looks set to remain at Craven Cottage. | Getty Images
41. Lukas Nmecha
The YEP reported in June a deal was close and Leeds confirmed it not long after. The 26-year-old striker signed a two-year deal as a free agent, with his Wolfsburg contract expiring, and got his debut against Manchester United. | Getty Images
42. Dominic Calvert-Lewin
The 28-year-old signed a three-year contract after joining Leeds as a free agent earlier this month. Got his first minutes against Sheffield Wednesday and is still building match sharpness, having missed out on full pre-season after leaving Everton in June. | Getty Images