Leeds United transfer rumours latest, including updates on Leicester City duo Bilal El Khannouss and James Justin, as well as Largie Ramazani’s situation.
The transfer window has just one week 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 nine summer signings.
A busy end to the summer still lies ahead at Leeds as Daniel Farke looks to improve several areas of the side, with the Leeds squad getting closer to completion but also needing to be trimmed via exits as well.
Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Sean Longstaff, Anton Stach, Lucas Perri, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Noah Okafor have all bolstered Leeds’ ranks in recent months, meaning they have made plenty of progress but more are still to follow.
In the meantime, with vital days ahead for the recruitment team and with Farke’s team recovering from the 5-0 defeat to Arsenal, here we have taken a look at some of the latest transfer news and the biggest headlines coming out of the club.
James Justin’s medical at Leeds United
Leeds United News revealed exclusively that James Justin is on Leeds’ radar and Justin’s mentality is to become a Leeds starter over Gabriel Gudmundsson or Jayden Bogle.
However, Justin was hit by injury for Leicester a week ago. Even if, since then, it is simply a dead leg for Justin, as confirmed by Marti Cifuentes. AFC Bournemouth’s James Hill became a Justin alternative for Leeds.
However, recent updates regarding Justin offered Leeds hope in signing him imminently. That was on Saturday; now, Leeds have agreed a deal up to £10 million for Justin, with the initial fee £8 million and add-ons of £2 million. A medical is booked, too.
Bilal El Khannouss’ situation with Crystal Palace as Leeds circle
Crystal Palace’s pursuit of Bilal El Khannouss alongside Leeds has been well documented of late, with David Ornstein confirming Palace’s El Khannouss attempts have ramped up.
Leicester City have rejected Palace’s approaches for El Khannouss up to now. Then came decisive talks regarding El Khannouss and Palace. Leeds will hope nothing materialises and their opportunity arises again.
Palace’s El Khannouss move has stalled and, amid that talk, it’s been stated El Khannouss favours a move to Leeds over Spurs. It’s since been made clear El Khannouss wants to leave Leicester amid the talk of Palace’s situation being ‘tense’ with the Foxes.
Leeds may well have hope in the race, with just over a week for a move to Palace to materialise.
Largie Ramazani’s situation amid Valencia’s interest
Largie Ramazani has already rejected a move to Aris Thessaloniki. However, reports in recent days have outlined Valencia are now keen on Ramazani and the 24-year-old could depart before the transfer deadline.
In Thursday’s press conference, Farke explained Ramazani’s role at Leeds. Then, he was left out of the Arsenal matchday squad for the trip to The Emirates on Saturday.
Since then, it’s been claimed Valencia are pushing for a permanent clause in Ramazani’s deal as well. However, Leeds want a loan fee for Ramazani and there remains work to be done on the deal to seal it.
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