Leeds United remain locked in transfer talks on several fronts as Adam Underwood looks to conduct another summer masterclass, and below we have the latest.
So far, Leeds have confirmed the arrivals of two players with plenty more expected. The Whites have also started to clean house, with loanees returning to the club and being told they have no future at Leeds.
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Five have left already. Karl Darlow and Illan Meslier have left on frees to join Man United and Arsenal, while three have been moved on since – Pascal Struijk, Isaac Schmidt and Max Wober all departing.
Meanwhile, Leeds continue to pursue deals for the likes of Shea Charles, James Trafford and Julian Brandt. With so much going on, below is a brief update on what is being reported as things start to heat up.
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No news on James Trafford since Friday reports
England goalkeeper Trafford is expected to complete a £40m move to Elland Road, in a move that will then allow Lucas Perri to go to Torino this summer. It is believed Perri’s exit will be a loan with an option.
Reports on Friday suggested a £40m club-record move to Leeds was in the offing. But since those reports, nothing has emerged. Perhaps, at this stage, no news is good news as Leeds fans await an announcement.
Tonda Eckart discusses Shea Charles’ Southampton future
There have been differing reports on whether Leeds remain interested in Charles. After Southampton rejected a third offer, Graham Smyth claimed Leeds had told Southampton had ended their interest.
But reports suggested Leeds remain interested. Speaking this weekend about Charles’ future, Eckart said: “On the back of the season that he’s played, I think it’s more than clear that there’s interest.
“I’m happy to have him around at the very moment. “He’s been excellent from the first day he came back. I think he’s shown that he’s on a good level to perform, and I think the rest is for the club to sort.”
Jack Harrison becomes the sixth player to leave Leeds United
Leeds have confirmed the departures of five players this summer. After Darlow and Meslier, Max Wober has gone to Schalke, Isaac Schmidt has joined Young Boys and Struijk joined Brighton for a fee of £20m.
Sam Byram’s future is yet to be confirmed, but his lack of inclusion in the trip to America suggests the defender has now become a free agent. Jack Harrison, meanwhile, becomes the sixth player to depart.
MLS side New England Revolution have confirmed that Harrison has joined the club on a permanent basis and will become a designated player with the MLS side. Harrison spoke to Revolution’s website.
“As I considered my options, the decision to return to MLS and join the Revolution was the one that was most aligned with me. It ticked a lot of boxes that I was looking for,” Harrison said after confirmation.
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Harrison is the sixth player to leave Leeds permanently this summer.
“I’m absolutely happy to come back to MLS and be back in Massachusetts to a city that is full of champions in all other sports, and I’m hoping we can bring a title here to the city of champions.”
Leeds learn Julian Brandt’s stance and it is good news
It was reported recently that Leeds had tabled a three-year offer to Germany star Brandt. Since then, nothing has materialised. But Sky Sports reporter Zinny Boswell has news and it is positive for Leeds.
He reports that Brandt has an offer from Leeds and Ajax, but prefers a move to the Premier League: “Julian Brandt has offers from Leeds United and Ajax. 30yo free agent understood to prefer Leeds.
“[That is] because he is fascinated by the idea of playing in the Premier League. Midfielder also interested in Serie A should a concrete proposal materialise soon,” Boswell reported, which is good news for Leeds.
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