Latest Leeds transfer news: Farke eyes Norwich raid; PL trio after stars
Football FanCast brings you the latest Leeds United transfer round-up.
With another month to go in the transfer window, Daniel Farke is preparing his side for another season in the Championship after suffering heartbreak in the play-off final. The Whites are already feeling the cost of losing out to Southampton in late May, with Archie Gray departing for big money as Leeds agreed a £30m deal with Tottenham Hotspur.
Joe Rodon and Jayden Bogle have signed to strengthen the backline, though questions remain over the future of star man Crysencio Summerville, among others.
But what are the current rumours? Find all the latest Leeds transfer talk here as they seek to bolster their ranks ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Jordan James: Leeds have reportedly “registered their interest” in Birmingham City midfielder Jordan James. James could be a potential replacement for Glen Kamara, who joined Rennes earlier this summer.
However, the Whites face Premier League competition for his signature, though it does appear that the 20-year-old is up for grabs following his current club’s relegation from the Championship last season and their subsequent heavy spending.
Ao Tanaka: Reports in Germany have claimed that Fortuna Dusseldorf midfielder Ao Tanaka has seen his price tag lowered by as much as £1m. Fortuna, who joined Leeds in play-off heartache last season, are now thought to be open to selling the Japan international for £2m.
Gabriel Sara: Leeds are among the teams interested in signing Norwich City midfielder Gabriel Sara. The likes of Leicester City and Crystal Palace are also in the mix for the Brazilian, who notched 25 goal involvements in the Championship last term. However, it does not appear that the Canaries are willing to sell.
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi: The Whites are also in the running to secure the signature of Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi. Despite their interest, it looks like it will be a tall order for Leeds to pull the move off – there are a number of clubs interested and Southampton have already had a £7m bid rejected. That said, Leeds have received a fair bit of cash so far this summer.
Dejan Ljubicic: Reports in the past week claimed Leeds technical director Gretar Steinsson had travelled to Germany to explore the signing of Koln midfielder Dejan Ljubicic. Koln were relegated from the Bundesliga last season and it is thought that Ljubicic turned down a new deal in order to seal a move away. However, his club had already rejected a £3.4m bid from Leeds prior to Steinsson’s visit.
Sammie Szmodics: Leeds have reportedly “formalised their interest” in Championship top scorer Sammie Szmodics in recent days. Also said to be of interest to Premier League new boys Ipswich Town, the Blackburn Rovers star may be tempted to move having only just avoided relegation with the Lancashire side last term.
