Leeds United have a little over three weeks to conclude their transfer business and plenty of important deals still do get done. Seven solid signings have built a strong foundation but all involved know star quality is needed further forward to give Daniel Farke a serious shot at survival.
While it has been a quiet week in terms of reports, that does not mean Leeds are sat on their hands and recruitment chiefs will be hard at work behind the scenes, with known interest in top-quality options out wide and upfront. However, competition is starting to intensify amid suggestions of interest and even bids on some targets from elsewhere.
It’s set to be a busy few weeks in West Yorkshire, not least because actual football gets underway in 11 days, and the pressure on Leeds to get their final bits of recruitment right will only ramp up. Below, the YEP has the latest on every transfer story so far, including updates on the likes of Bilal El Khannouss, Dilane Bakwa and Rodrigo Muniz.
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31. Facundo Buonanotte
A quick but frustrating late-summer saga. Leeds were thought to be close to completing a season-long loan deal for Buonanotte but after his prospective flight north was cancelled, rumours swirled of a move to Chelsea. The London club have effectively hijacked Leeds' approach and are expected to confirm the Argentinian's season-long switch imminently. | Getty Images
32. Bilal El Khannouss
El Khannouss remains on Leeds' radar but there has been little progress since an enquiry was made. Crystal Palace were thought to be front-runners but moved elsewhere, leaving the Moroccan international still at Leicester City, where he wasn't involved over the weekend. The Foxes are thought to want around £35m for their attacking midfielder. | Alex Pantling/Getty Images Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images
33. Eduard Spertsyan
After missing out on Buonanotte, The Athletic named Spertsyan as someone Leeds could 'focus' on before Monday's deadline. The 25-year-old Armenian international is a traditional No.10 with 44 goals and 29 assists in 123 Russian Premier League appearances at Krasnodar. | AFP via Getty Images
34. Igor Paixão
The YEP reported on interest in Paixão last month and with it, one of this summer's transfer sagas kicked off. After weeks of talks, Marseille eventually matched Leeds €35m bid and look to have got their man. A number of high-ranking Elland Road chiefs spoke with the Brazilian last weekend - as did compatriot Perri - but his camp told the YEP Marseille's offer of Champions League football helped sway a 'difficult decision'. | Getty Images
35. Ritsu Doan
The YEP understands Doan was on a list of possible winger targets and liked at Elland Road. However the Japan international has since signed a five-year contract at Eintracht Frankfurt following the agreement of a £19m deal. | Getty Images
36. Nicolas Gonzalez
The YEP named Gonzalez as a potential target for Leeds earlier this month, following their failure to land Paixão. The 27-year-old is believed to be available and scored three goals in 26 Serie A appearances last season. | AFP via Getty Images