Leeds United kicked off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Anton Stach’s late free-kick handed the Whites all three points to cap off a dogged away performance.
While Daniel Farke and his squad get things underway on the pitch, those above the German continue to work hard in the transfer market before the September 1 deadline. Earlier this week, the YEP reported on loan interest in jet-heeled Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk while we also know a striker is wanted.
It’s set to be an exciting final nine days of the summer window and Leeds will expect to be busy, with hopes of a couple of big forward-thinking signings to come. With that in mind, the YEP takes a look at how Farke’s attacking unit could look by the end of the transfer window.
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1. KEEP: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
An absolute no-brainer. Calvert-Lewin proved an incredible piece of business on a free last summer, scoring 14 goals. Should only benefit from a full pre-season this time round too, although competition is needed. | Getty Images
2. KEEP: Lukas Nmecha
Another effective free transfer with six Premier League goals last season - many of them crucial. Nmecha did struggle with some of the hold-up play demands but as a potential third-choice option he's certainly worth keeping on. | Getty Images
3. LOAN/SOLD: Joel Piroe
Didn't start a Premier League game after August and failed to score, with Leeds' move to physicality not benefitting him at all. Joined West Ham on loan and could fetch north of £10m if a permanent obligation is triggered. | Getty Images
4. LOAN: Harry Gray
The 17-year-old impressed on loan at Rotherham and will spend this season at Sheffield Wednesday. Hope is he can keep playing regularly and continue bagging goals. | Getty Images
5. KEEP: Mateo Joseph
The striker's Mallorca loan was cut short with a cruel ACL injury, with a long period of rehab already underway. That will continue with Leeds, although maybe a January move could happen if he's fit. | Getty Images
6. Levante's Spanish forward #19 Carlos Espi Escrihuela celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Spanish league football match between Real Betis and Levante UD at Benito Villamarin Stadium in Seville on May 23, 2026. (Photo by CRISTINA QUICLER / AFP via Getty Images)
Carlos Espi is a placeholder here, given he was the only credible link so far this summer before joining Real Madrid, but Leeds need to get a top-end striker who can provide proper competition for Calvert-Lewin. They were ready to commit close to £40m in January and will probably need to do similar. As of yet, there have been no other links with nothing in reports surrounding Liam Delap. | AFP via Getty Images