Leeds United transfer rumours latest, including updates on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Illan Meslier, and also AC Milan’s Noah Okafor.
The transfer window has just two weeks remaining for the 49ers and Leeds United, who are running out of time as they look for players in the market and as more transfer news emerges to add to their eight summer signings.
A busy end to the summer still lies ahead at Leeds as Daniel Farke looks to improve further areas of the side, with the Leeds squad getting closer to completion and feeling more ready ahead of the club’s return to the Premier League.
Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sean Longstaff, Anton Stach, Lucas Perri, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have all bolstered Leeds’ ranks in recent months, meaning they are making plenty of progress but more are still set to follow.
In the meantime, with vital weeks ahead for the recruitment team and with Farke’s team preparing ahead of Everton visiting Elland Road, here we have taken a look at some of the latest transfer news and the biggest headlines coming out of the club.
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Illan Meslier’s situation at Leeds with Lorient interest emerging
It’s been said since Lucas Perri’s arrival that Leeds are now open to selling Illan Meslier. In terms of a destination, PSG and Como are considering Meslier as a back up goalkeeper.
In recent days, it has been revealed that Leeds are said to be offering Meslier around for around £5-6 million in Europe. Now, Lorient want to re-sign Meslier as well.
It’s since been revealed Lorient’s manager has discussed the goalkeeper situation at the club. However, Meslier will have to take a pay cut at Lorient. That could be the stumbling block to overcome.
AC Milan’s Noah Okafor agrees personal terms with Leeds
AC Milan winger Noah Okafor has emerged as a leading target in recent days, with LUN announcing Leeds’ potential Okafor interest.
They then stepped up talks in Milan’s Okafor before the weekend. The Italian giants are said to be open to selling Okafor amid Leeds’ interest.
It will cost Leeds in excess of £13 million to land Okafor this summer, should their interest firm up. Now, it appears it has become a deal closer to completion, with Leeds agreeing personal terms with Okafor on Sunday.
The teams Leeds beat to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s signature
David Ornstein confirmed Calvert-Lewin had rejected some ‘major’ European clubs to join. Calvert-Lewin has explained why he chose Leeds over Sunderland and other Champions League offers,
Even on Instagram, Calvert-Lewin responded to a supporter – believed to be an Everton fan – that said his move to Leeds was a “poor” one. However, Leeds brings him back to Yorkshire.
Joel Robles and Aaron Lennon love Calvert-Lewin’s Leeds transfer and Leeds fans will love the latest information even more. Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce were rejected by Calvert-Lewin.
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