Leeds United news & transfer rumours as £25m striker added to list but 49ers suffer goalkeeper blow

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Sunday proved to be a busy day for Leeds United in the transfer market, but not for the right reasons as a key Elland Road target picked his next club – joining a Premier League rival.

Leeds are yet to make any serious moves in the transfer market but have been linked with well over 50 new players since the club were confirmed as promoted. The Whites are likely to spend north of £100m.

A new goalkeeper, centre-back, replacement for Junior Firpo, two central midfielders, a better version of Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon on a permanent deal and a proven centre-forward will be priorities.

But as rivals continue to make signings, Leeds are yet to make a move. With the initial 10-day transfer period now well underway, Leeds have got to get a move on and below is the latest transfer news.

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Latest Leeds United news and transfer rumours

Leeds add £25m-rated Arnaud Kalimuendo to summer list

Kalimuendo was the subject of a £17m bid from Leeds during Jesse Marsch’s era and after a brilliant season with Rennes, the 33-time France U21 international is back on the Leeds radar this summer.

However, Leeds face stiff competition from Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen among others. Leeds have recently done business with Rennes, agreeing a move for Glen Kamara less than 12 months ago.

Brentford strike bargain deal for Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher

Caoimhin Kelleher was a solid target for Leeds with a new goalkeeper a priority. Initially, Kelleher was rated at £25m and during Liverpool’s Premier League celebrations, Kelleher confirmed he was set to go.

However, on Sunday, reports emerged that Brentford had agreed a move for Kelleher. Leeds fans have been left astounded that Brentford are paying an initial £12.5m, the overall transfer fee rising to £18m.

Milan open talks for Junior Firpo after Lyon make formal offer

Leeds have suffered a blow with Kelleher and now, Firpo looks more and more likely he will leave Leeds on a free. On Saturday, Fabrizio Romano reported that Lyon had made an offer to sign Firpo on a free.

On Sunday, Italian sources confirmed that Milan had opened talks to sign Firpo from Leeds. However, Milan – who have a new sporting director and a new manager – prefer Tottenham’s Destiny Udogie.