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27 May 2026 10:00:45
According to a dubious account on X, we are leading the race to sign Philadelphia Union midfielder Jovan Lukić.

27 May 2026 13:03:15
Saw that. That's a padder, I would say. 😬

27 May 2026 13:34:08
At £2.5 m probably, but Tanaka didn't cost much more.

27 May 2026 07:38:01
First far fetched rumour of the summer? Paulo Dybala on a free, when he leaves Roma.
Creative, and for free, but chances of happening imo? 2/10.

27 May 2026 08:57:56
Agreed, can't see anything like this happening with undoubtedly huge wage demands. Also, I'd question if Farke can handle a big star ego in the squad.

24 May 2026 09:24:41
New rumour started today that we're interested in Shea Charles. Not seen a lot of him myself, but some who have rate him highly.

24 May 2026 12:48:35
Did see him in one game this season and was impressed for sure. Haven't seen enough to know if he's good enough though.

24 May 2026 14:04:03
Not sure why we would be interested in him tbh. What does he bring to improve our team or squad?

24 May 2026 15:35:02
He's a good player and if we are looking at him we won't be the only ones. In addition to his talent, his height and his athleticism, he brings some versatility to the team as well.

He's primarily a defensive midfielder, but can play CB, RB, and more advanced as well.
I like the idea of having one or two in the squad who can fill several roles. It worked well with Madeley.

25 May 2026 09:42:11
Think, as well as looking at versatility, we need to focus on specialists. In the key positions needed.

25 May 2026 12:55:31
Agreed. New striker (or two) , AM and 2x WB plus replacements for any we offload.
Re Madeley, I think during his career he played with every outfield number on his back, including 9 - although I stand to be corrected on that.

25 May 2026 13:29:13
Madeley shirts 2 to 12.

23 May 2026 03:57:37
Linked with David now. Have always liked him although his season with Juve not up to much. Is he prem quality though? Def worth considering.

23 May 2026 07:48:04
He's been touted around the Premier League. Another, like Openda, had a good record, but a move to Italy has not worked out. Different style of play, better defences.
He's certainly worth a look on a loan with option to buy or obligation based on his performance and staying up.

24 May 2026 20:25:57
He's bloody great! No idea why he'd be tempted to come to Leeds, maybe a year or two early for that level player. Would need big wages, and a steady stream of birds.

22 May 2026 01:14:13
Linked with Elliot at 25m. Tad high still. Coventry interested too.

22 May 2026 08:08:54
25 million for Elliot, in my opinion, would be good business, obviously depending on add ons etc. Before he went to Villa, he was up there with the best English players of his position, but I don't think we will go for him. Shame, really.

22 May 2026 08:46:04
In the modern market he's worth £25m all day.

22 May 2026 09:41:44
Only prob is that he's been virtually out of the game for nearly a year, and nobody really knows how good he is now. He'll have a lot of catching up to do wherever he goes.

22 May 2026 12:55:55
A full pre season will bring him right up to speed, I reckon.

22 May 2026 13:24:07
For 25 million, I'll fly over and pick him up myself.
I do like Elliot, and think he's a Leedsy-type of player, and appears to have the attitude and work rate that would make him a fit.

22 May 2026 15:01:38
If it's 25m all in, 100%. If add-ons, it depends how useful they are.

23 May 2026 01:14:29
I warned about this a few days ago. Like Sunderland last season, Coventry can afford to spend big this time round. If we really want Harvey Elliott, then we can't afford to prat about. We have to go for it and convince him that this is the best place for him.

23 May 2026 09:13:02
Agree, JR, my only problem with our recruitment team is sometimes they dilly dally. Not that all reports are true by a long stretch, but if DF wants Elliot then get stuck in now, don't wait till someone else makes a bigger offer. I am a tad biased, though, as I have always liked Elliot.

23 May 2026 09:27:17
He isn't fancied by Slot, despite good performances before he was appointed, and for England U21s. He has a good injury record, but broke his foot and never got much of a look-in at Liverpool after that. I'd certainly take him ahead of the likes of McAttee.
Hackney a possibility if Hull win (not favourites) , and Finn Azaz.

24 May 2026 01:32:19
If he comes here, he can renew his "acquaintance" with Pascal Struijk, who got an unwarranted red card for a tackle that left Elliott with a broken leg in the 21/22 season.

19 May 2026 16:30:29
I see we are/have "looked at?"
What happened to Ueda (Feyenord) anf Muniz (Fulham) ?
However, in the grand history of Leeds United, we all know how this will play out,
1) every man and his dog touted for every position
2) Last minute out of nowhere Billy Nobody is declared our
new recruit.


3) Mad Google scramble to find out who the heck he is!
It happens every year.

19 May 2026 18:59:13
Indeed, Leo, 99.5 % of names rumoured, proposed, suggested, "linked", clickbaited wont materialise at all.

And, there will likely, as usual, be very protracted summer-long rumours of 1 or 2 players who dont end up joining.



The good news is, there will hopefully be a couple of very good surprises that come out of nowhere, of seriously good players. . A youngish, relatively unknown Raphinha type mark 2 would be awesome!

19 May 2026 19:28:06
I pray your last sentence comes true, Baz.

21 May 2026 13:58:03
1. It's not the board creating the 'rumours', most of which are bulls***.

2. Most people had to refer to Google to find out who Tanaka, Stach, Gudmonssen, Bijol were, and all have been big hits.



3. For those transfers we had heard of, many fans were critical of DCL, Bogle, Justin, and they've all been great.

Personally, I trust this recruitment team more than any previously.

21 May 2026 15:53:43
Well said Benny!

22 May 2026 11:30:09
Do you live in any of the aforementioned countries, Mr Benny?

18 May 2026 11:59:01
Joe Willock still being mentioned. Only a Yr left on his contract.

18 May 2026 22:57:37
Decent player, and with current PL experience.

22 May 2026 15:27:58
Wouldn't mind Mr Joe at all.

17 May 2026 16:21:46
Rumour that German club SC Frieburg are ready to make an offer for Willy Gnonto, and that Leeds may be prepared to sell.

17 May 2026 17:27:37
Beat me to it, JR!

17 May 2026 17:55:14
Willy and Tanaka will be gone this summer.

Several others, such as Piroe.. but Dan James won't be.

17 May 2026 18:34:36
The Freiburg story has been bouncing around for days but the problem is they don't have the money to make a sensible offer. Not sure whether they've got anybody we'd want.

18 May 2026 00:09:32
If Freiburg can't afford Gnonto, I'd take their goalie as a swap.

18 May 2026 08:19:46
Noah Atabolu is well regarded and young. We'll probably need at least one new keeper for next season, with Darlow (hope he stays) , Cairns out of contract, and Perri's future at the club uncertain.

18 May 2026 10:07:54
And Mez as well. He's been out of the picture for so long. Hope he gets his career back on track - I'm sure he will. Bon chance.

18 May 2026 22:48:46
Freiburg's Croatian striker Matanovic looks promising. He's 23 yrs old, 6ft 4in tall, and so far this season has 11 goals and 2 assists from 31 games. Transfermarkt values him at €10M (£8.7M) . They also value Willy Gnonto at €18M (£15.6) , so there's a deal to be done there if they want it.

17 May 2026 09:52:08
Leeds and Brentford apparently duking it out for US midfielder Tanner Tessmann. Allegedly wanting it done before the WC. He currently plays for Lyon.

17 May 2026 20:26:56
So far this season, 29 Apps, 0 Goals, 1 Assist. Not exactly setting the world on fire. What exactly is his USP?

18 May 2026 05:28:24
And Lyon have Euro football.

18 May 2026 15:26:41
JR, he's a CDM, so cover for Ampadu.

18 May 2026 22:54:57
OK, that figures. Him coming suggests maybe someone might be going out.