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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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