Leeds United want at least five more signings after the arrival of Ethan Ampadu this summer.
That is according to Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth, who says Leeds are still targeting a new goalkeeper, at least one left-back, a right-sided centre-back, another midfielder and a number nine.
Smyth also adds that Leeds could strengthen their options out wide depending on who departs this summer, with Wilfried Gnonto, Crysencio Summerville and Jack Harrison all having been linked with moves.
Leeds can finally begin to start motoring in their quest for incomings with the EFL having finally given San Francisco 49ers Enterprises the green light last night.
Ampadu is set to become Leeds’ first signing of the window with a £7 million deal having been struck with Chelsea, and medical tests having been booked.
Smyth says Leeds want at least five after Ampadu
As mentioned, goalkeeper is certainly an area that needs addressing with Joel Robles having confirmed his departure yesterday, and Illan Meslier also expected to depart. Karl Darlow and Alexander Nubel are reported targets.
Left-back is also top of the agenda for Leeds this summer having been a problem position for so many years at Elland Road. Charlie Taylor is the only concrete link so far after Ryan Manning went to Southampton.
On top of Ampadu, another central midfielder is also needed due to the number of departures that have been in that position so far this summer. Gustavo Hamer and Glen Kamara appear the most concrete options at this stage.
With Leeds having lost both Robin Koch and Diego Llorente, another right-sided centre-back is required to compete alongside Charlie Cresswell. Nat Phillips of Liverpool is a target.
Finally, with Leeds’ leading marksman of last season Rodrigo departing for Qatar last week, a prolific new striker is desperately needed. Swansea City’s Joel Piroe is among the options being looked at.
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