Leeds United’s summer transfer business is expected to kick up a notch from next week as preparations continue for their Premier League return. Free agent striker Lukas Nmecha and £15million centre-back Jaka Bijol are through the doors at Elland Road already but recruitment chiefs have plenty still to do before the September 1 deadline.
Daniel Farke will expect reinforcements across the board with priority given to improving the level of physicality in his current crop - something the additions of Nmecha and Bijol have certainly achieved - albeit some positions are more urgent than others. First-choice additions at goalkeeper, left-back, central midfield and striker are a must, although few roles are immune from strengthening.
Leeds look to have missed out on midfield target Habib Diarra but have plenty of alternatives, while there is still hope first-choice targets can be landed elsewhere. Below, the YEP has attempted to draw up what a dream line-up might look like, if those targets are landed.
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