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25 Jun 2026 16:45:55
According to a number of sources we have an interest in AJ Auxerre striker Lassine Sinayoko and are in talks to bring him to ER. Man Utd were interested in the Jan window I believe.

25 Jun 2026 19:46:40
I know he's a bit different from DCL and tends to drift across the forward line, and often plays as an inverted winger, but his stats don't look great. A goal every 5 and a half games is not good enough. We need someone who will contribute a score every 2 and a half games at worst.

25 Jun 2026 07:09:46
Things changing quickly or conflicting info out there. Now have info that Brandt will be offered a 3 yr deal on same money as Wilson and that we do still have interest in a keeper if Perri can be sold. Trafford of interest but no high hopes of a permanent move.

25 Jun 2026 09:09:12
Says Villa trying to hijack Wilson. See if he is good to his word now.

25 Jun 2026 12:56:57
Farke desperately wants Brandt by some accounts! I can't see Wilson backing out now. He wanted to come over the winter.

25 Jun 2026 13:22:18
Wilson is done. Could only be derailed by a failed medical.

25 Jun 2026 13:44:09
Good to hear Alf. Hold you to it. 😬

25 Jun 2026 19:42:23
Failed medical, Alf? Am I the only one here who can remember the Asa Hartford debacle?

24 Jun 2026 15:16:01
My mid Seez fears are seemingly happening.

Chelsea sniffing around Gabby.

No.

24 Jun 2026 16:28:18
If anyone was to buy him, I'd want it to be them.

They seriously overpay quite often!

24 Jun 2026 17:10:10
What Canada said.

Let Chelsea seriously overpay with a very large chunk of their Cucarella proceeds, thanks.

And replace Gabi with a LB who can actually defend far better.

24 Jun 2026 17:51:45
I don't think he'd want to go to be second choice.

24 Jun 2026 19:53:26
Tell them to go forth and multiply.

24 Jun 2026 19:56:33
Why would he be second choice?

24 Jun 2026 22:07:50
Nothing to that rumour by all accounts.

24 Jun 2026 14:03:32
Leeds close to agreeing a 2yr deal with Darlow and Leeds apparently are his first choice. Leeds now do not have a new keeper as a priority unless a bargain unexpectedly comes up.

Source: Joe Tiffany (who Correctly called the Wilson signing long before anyone else (even WACCOE) ) .

24 Jun 2026 17:11:04
Excellent news (if correct) .

24 Jun 2026 18:23:23
I think Darlow is getting better with age and has to be seen as our first choice keeper next season with Perri no.2, who I think can improve and will have learnt a lot from his first EPL season at Leeds.

Delighted with the Harry Wilson signing, and it looks like Charles is in the pipeline.

I also like the rumours of Brandt on a free, which hopefully his fellow countryman Stach can put in a persuasive word to convince him to sign for us.

Just need another striker, which I think the club have indicated they are interested in a centre forward that is playing in the World Cup.Chris Wood maybe?

24 Jun 2026 19:16:15
Darlow and Charles may be on our wishlist, but they're both on the Man United wishlist, and they can offer more dosh and maybe UCL, so it ain't over til it's over. Also, Brandt is attracting attention from Roma and Atletico Madrid, who again can offer UCL, and his possible preferences are not so easy to read.

24 Jun 2026 19:58:40
Jaysus, JR, you are a cheery ole sole.

24 Jun 2026 20:09:15
Joe Tiffany is a huge wind-up. He didn't have Wilson first; it was all over WACCOE and other chatrooms.

And even that doesn't account for 99% of his stories straight being made up.

Leeds are definitely signing a new starter. One okay half-season doesn't make Darlow better than a career backup.

24 Jun 2026 20:47:05
Lmao, these supposed "ITKs" appear to take themselves very seriously.

So...

If Leeds are 'definitely' looking to sign a new number 1.

I do hope they make a much better choice than the previous calamity gk signings of:

Perri, Meslier, Klaessen, Kiko and Wieldwald..4 signings by Uncle Victor Orta and co.

But the most recent signing being under Paraag, Underwood and Co.

24 Jun 2026 21:38:09
Thinking of centre forwards at the World Cup, weren't we allegedly looking at Promise David last time round?

24 Jun 2026 22:08:54
Apparently the Brandt rumours have nothing in them.

24 Jun 2026 22:42:56
Just watched Switzerland v Canada. Elvedi, who we've been linked with, played the full 90 mins for Switzerland and was mostly Ok, albeit against a mediocre Canada team, except being partly caught out by the cross for the sole Canada goal. Is he worth buying? Hard to say.

25 Jun 2026 00:08:28
We didn't start talks for £30m James Trafford, to then decide to sign no keeper in the space of a couple of weeks. We are signing a starting keeper.

25 Jun 2026 00:41:04
Ok, time will tell, Gazza.

25 Jun 2026 00:55:38
Which Brandt rumours have nothing in them, Alf, the ones that say we're chasing him, or the ones saying that Roma and Atletico Madrid are chasing him, or both?

25 Jun 2026 01:55:21
I'm not convinced that Brandt will end up at Elland Road. I think Farke doesn't think he needs a traditional no. 10, whether he plays 5 at the back or reverts to a back 4 next season.

We can register a 25 man squad and in addition any number of under 21's. If you take last season's players and add on those on loan, then the number is 27, assuming Wilson and Darlow do eventually sign, and Pascal, Gruev and Aaronson extend, loosely defined as 3 keepers, 4 FB, 5 CB, 5 midfield, 8 wingers and 2 strikers.

In addition we are closely linked with Charles and we do need another body up front. So that's 29 if those two happen.

Harrison, Joffy, Wober and Ramz are likely to go, so that's back to 25.

After a new striker and maybe Charles, I can't see much incoming except for like for like replacements, hopefully upgrades on those we sell.

25 Jun 2026 00:07:46
Baz you seem extremely touchy about people giving info for someone who is on this site non-stop

Although that's unsurprising when you're own info is consistently wrong, such as playing down the Wilson transfer non-stop and saying it wouldn't happen for months if it did

25 Jun 2026 03:27:46
Gazza, my hunch was that 2 other far more established EPL clubs were going to be in the mix in at least considering signing Harry after his superb season of G and A.

However, 49ers pulled out what looks like the trump card, though, in offering Harry a Four year contract of over 100, 000 plus a week.



I wasn't expecting that contract length offer.

Fair dos.

25 Jun 2026 07:02:15
Now that the odds on Darlow leaving have shortened, the rumours around Zion Suzuki have resurfaced, but with a EUR40M (£34.5M) price tag attached. Don't see that happening, or Trafford, who'd cost something similar. Ramsdale at circa £12M would seem a more doable option.

25 Jun 2026 07:07:07
I told you it was a 4 year deal days ago, Baz.

25 Jun 2026 08:09:11
Since DCL is our current top earner on £100K per week, it was always reasonable to assume that HW would aspire to nothing less, and for a 4 year deal, so if asked to guess what deal we were offering him, that's what I'd have said. That said, I do not believe that any of those people who've claimed to know the deal on offer knew any more than I did. The only people who knew the deal on offer were the club, the player and his agent, and until the club makes a formal announcement, none of us will know the full details.



The only deals I see coming from now on are:
1 A good striker - hopefully.
2 A goalkeeper but only if Darlow goes.
3 A CB but only if Struijk doesn't sign a new deal.
4 Shea Charles maybe, but then who might go?

I may be being pessimistic, but that's my view. We shall see.

{Ed001's Note - you are wrong, a lot more than that will know the details. There will be solicitors involved drawing up the contract, which will have a staff of legal clerks also heavily involved, then there are the admin staff at the club, the financial staff, accountants etc, who will have had a major input into the deal. There are very few players who only have an agent (Salah is the only one I can even think of right now), usually they are part of an agency such as Gestifute (Jorge Mendes' agency) with a number of different agents/advisors involved in the deal. That is a lot of people involved. It will be even more if a transfer fee is required, as clubs use outside financial companies to provide the up front cash to make the deals. And that is even without considering who the player might speak to, such as parents, friends etc, to get personal advice.}

25 Jun 2026 06:41:47
Just stop arguing about rumours? No one "knows" anything for sure, and your "hunches", Baz, are worth less than those joining this forum to share "the word", as they're personal to you, not something that is passing through the Leeds collective.
You argued against the Wilson rumour, based on your bowel rumblings, and now have an egg dipped face.

25 Jun 2026 13:26:34
Exactly Bright. If you don't like rumours, then don't read this page, but it's stupid to read about a rumour and then just moan about it. I pass on what I hear from various sources, but they may not turn out to be correct, and transfer business is a complicated affair, with ever-changing factors that can make something that is true at the moment it is posted, false 30 mins later.

25 Jun 2026 14:06:39
Wow Ed, that's a lot longer list than I might have thought, but in principle I think I still have a point. For example, I've worked with many lawyers and accountants in my career, and the ones I've encountered all treated client confidentiality as paramount, and I'd think the club would expect similar standards from anyone working on a deal for them.

Yes, the player can still talk to friends and relatives, and so no deal is totally "leakproof", but if they want to keep it under wraps they can, the deals we often see that seemingly come out of nowhere are evidence of that.

{Ed001's Note - it is normally friends or family or the agents that are the issues. Particularly agents, as they want to invite more offers.}

25 Jun 2026 19:46:59
On the goalkeeper situation, Spuds have now signed Martin Dubravka, and MU are rumoured to now be looking at Angus Gunn, so both may be cooling their interest in KD.

24 Jun 2026 13:42:21
As some have already reported the Wilson deal is done. Great start to the window.

24 Jun 2026 17:13:22
Definitely esp if he can produce the Goals and Assists he achieved last season.

Giles, Bowyer, Pablo, Strachan, McAllister, Speed numbers.

24 Jun 2026 19:59:42
What about Sheridan and Bremner numbers?

25 Jun 2026 00:42:36
Yep, indeed, Corkey. Defo Billy and Shezza too. Peter Lorimer, obviously as well.

24 Jun 2026 12:58:58
At 12:39 today Leeds Live announced that "Leeds United have agreed a deal to sign Harry Wilson as a free agent, with a medical to follow in due course."
Looks like the rumours are finally coming to pass.

24 Jun 2026 17:14:21
Great news, JR.

25 Jun 2026 01:03:02
Of course, contrary to what some people would have us believe, I'm pretty sure it won't be a "done deal" until after the medical. I know I'd not sign the contract on behalf of the club until that is complete. Those of us with long memories only need to cite the name Asa Hartford in that respect.

24 Jun 2026 12:10:25
Sky Sports saying Harry Wilson will sign at the end of his contract this month.

23 Jun 2026 17:55:21
LUFC and Alex Cairns have verbally agreed on a new two-year contract.

Fits the home-grown status and is great to have around the squad.

[Beren Cross].

23 Jun 2026 18:39:22
It's good to have the third choice sorted.
I want Darlow to stay, and think Perri is not a lost cause.
If we end up needing two new keepers, not sure where to go. Dubravka is a free agent and might be a decent second string.

23 Jun 2026 20:16:20
Lovely guy to have in the dressing room, but genuinely don't understand this signing. I'm sure it was not expensive, but he will likely never, ever play, and, for me, it would have been far better to snap up the best young keeper around for me.

23 Jun 2026 20:24:31
Looks like Dubravka is off to Spurs.

23 Jun 2026 21:02:02
Dubravka to Spuds could be good news for LUFC fans.

.. Hopefully that might mean Darlow is now staying at Leeds, signing a new 2 year contract deal.

23 Jun 2026 21:27:43
I suspect so, Baz, but MU are interested, don't want Onana back, and Bayindir isn't trusted. They bought a good one in Lammens at a decent price.
They've been linked with Sam Johnstone, but JD is a better keeper.

Hopefully, the offer from us will be competitive, and Darlow knows that he will get game time with us. It might boil down to whether he wants MU on his CV or to go out as a Premier League no. 1.

23 Jun 2026 22:39:56
Yep, good post, Dune. I concur with your points.

Hopefully, Man U don't make an offer for KD.

24 Jun 2026 13:37:02
MU may also make an offer for Shea Charles, so could stuff us twice.

24 Jun 2026 13:56:46
Man Utd are more than welcome to SC.. but hands off KD.

24 Jun 2026 14:09:15
Can't believe we're not aiming higher than KD for next season, he did ok, behind a very solid defensive line, but I wouldn't say he's better than any of the relegated keepers from last season.

If Peri is going or not, we still definitely need a new number one.

24 Jun 2026 15:11:22
KD is a safe pair of hands. He did better than Ok, and, importantly, our defenders trust him.

Our recruitment team bought a dud number 1 keeper in Perri and spent a load of dosh in doing so, Class.

24 Jun 2026 20:02:38
I kinda agree with Class. Darlow did well last season, but we still thought we'd bring in a top class keeper.

24 Jun 2026 20:46:04
Won't be upset if KD stays, Baz, but I posed a serious question above: how many teams last season, including those relegated, is the respective keeper not considered stronger than Karl?

For me, he's an excellent back up keeper, although would have liked Dubravka instead, but Sunderland hit gold with Roefs last season, and history says keepers needn't be expensive.

I just believe we should look to improve the squad quality incrementally each season.

Good example, Wilson: higher goals and assists last season than our current midfielders.

As the mafia would say, it's not personal, it's just beesness!

25 Jun 2026 06:48:41
I agree, Class. While every keeper will always have a howler / errors in him, KD certainly has more than a couple. That said, the main reason for needing better, imo, is his distribution.

If we continue to play from the back, which we largely will, it starts with him. He certainly didn't breed confidence in the defence when dithering on the ball, then dishing out hospital passes!

25 Jun 2026 19:49:18
Rumour mill says Manchester United now looking at Angus Gunn.

21 Jun 2026 21:07:53
Sounds like an official bid of £20m has gone in for Shea Charles. He could well be a shrewd signing as looks like a hybrid of Amps and Stach and could make us really strong across middle of the park.


It makes me wonder what formation Farke is considering if we do secure his signing as for £20m I imagine he and the club will expect him to start? Comes from the Man City academy production line too.

21 Jun 2026 21:31:14
He can play anywhere in midfield, FB, and I think he has been used as a CB. The initial bid of £20m has been rejected, but he has only one year left on his contract, so the player will have a big say as to where he wants to go, which might be reflected in the final fee.

I doubt he will stay at Southampton.
I remember him playing for the Owls in our last season in the Championship, and he stood out - the best player on either team.

21 Jun 2026 22:03:03
He would strengthen our squad, but would he strengthen, significantly anyway, our first team?

21 Jun 2026 22:04:07
* Starting 11.

21 Jun 2026 22:37:38
One year left, plus they have an option so effectively he's got 2 years left.

22 Jun 2026 06:41:03
Does this move mean we don't actually have any interest in Harvey Elliot after all?

22 Jun 2026 07:32:44
£20m+ for an unproven (at prem level) Championship player with 1yr left (+ an optional yr) doesn't strike me as great value.
It'll end up at £25m. Personally, I think there's better value out there. Stack @ £17m shows there's way better value across Europe.

22 Jun 2026 07:37:07
Now that Iraola is in charge at Liverpool, he may have a different view on whether to sell or keep Elliott from Slot. Remember, Klich was all set to leave Leeds until Bielsa came in and made him a key member of his squad.

{Ed001's Note - yeah, he wants to have a look at Elliott in pre-season, so unlikely any movement unless Elliott himself pushes to leave.}

22 Jun 2026 09:34:06
Says Shea wants the move, so a couple mill add ons should do it. Makes his international debut and scores a hatrick in Euro final. That sorta thing.

22 Jun 2026 10:21:30
Think he's a good player, noted him giving amps a good game for Wendies at ER, and thought at the time how he stood out then. Great engine and years to develop, and £20 million in the mad world of the EPL is a very reasonable sum given his age.

Hope it completes!

22 Jun 2026 10:42:24
Shea Charles is a full Northern Ireland international, so that add on is gone.

22 Jun 2026 11:01:11
Matchwinner Summerville sold by Leeds for £25 million.

Shea Charles bought by Leeds for £25 million.

An Ampadu, Charles, Stach midfield, solid but underwhelming.

22 Jun 2026 12:08:46
Underwhelming? That's a good, solid set up for a team at our stage of development!

22 Jun 2026 12:43:44
Solid, yes. Underwhelming, yes.

22 Jun 2026 13:22:22
Charles probably not an immediate starter, but has great potential for the future. Can see him taking the Amps role in games as a replacement, and is also a very versatile player, and can cover numerous positions, which we as a team like. Great potential for improvement, high ceiling and great resell value. Ticks all the boxes for us.

22 Jun 2026 13:25:55
Definitely would be a solid signing, but not at 25 million.
Price tags are soon forgotten if the player does the bizz though.

22 Jun 2026 14:17:42
Sorry, top man. Thought he was dual.

22 Jun 2026 16:27:38
Underwhelming, we can afford, overwhelming maybe not, it all comes down to money.

22 Jun 2026 18:43:49
They paid £10m plus add-ons for Charles. Don't know if any of those targets have been met. City have a 15% sell-on clause, so Southampton will want to push the price up.
However, Southampton's misdemeanours last season meant that the players were denied the possibility of promotion to the Premier League, which would have meant salary increases and bonuses.

The threats of legal action against the club have died down, but I'm sure some of the players will use it as a lever to get out to their desired destination at a price which is acceptable to both buyer and seller.
I don't think Leeds will want to up the offer. If they play hard ball, then move on.

23 Jun 2026 14:20:17
Citeh's sell on clause is 25%.

23 Jun 2026 14:26:24
25% sell on clause, Alf?

Something we never get with our owners. Ever.

23 Jun 2026 14:28:58
Reported in The Athletic today, Tuesday 23rd June 2026.

'Leeds United and Harry Wilson's representatives are in positive talks over the terms of a deal which would take the Wales international to Elland Road.'

Hmm, .. I kid thee not.

23 Jun 2026 14:37:20
Contract signed Baz or pure rumour?

23 Jun 2026 14:59:43
Rumours elsewhere suggest that Villa are shifting their attention from Harry Wilson to Jarrod Bowen, may improve our chances of landing Wilson. Still no news following his alleged arrival at Leeds Bradford airport on Sunday morning, was that a case of misidentification, or was it a doppelganger? So is the "done deal" not yet done?
We shall see!

23 Jun 2026 16:14:42
Indeed, JR and Aus.

It's a deal that, hopefully, will get done at some point soonish. Fingers crossed. 🤞

24 Jun 2026 02:49:26
Correction, Baz, we do have a 15% sell-on clause with Toulouse for Charlie Cresswell. We sold him to them for £3.8M, and his current valuation is £25M, so if he were sold at that price we'd receive £3.18M.

24 Jun 2026 11:53:55
True, JR, re 15%.

But, Leeds United literally gave England U21 Charlie Cresswell away for a derisory initial fee of £3.8 million!

How much more would, say, Brighton or Chelsea - with superior recruitment teams - have sold Charlie for?

25 Jun 2026 06:50:58
Woulda, coulda, shoulda... Always moaning about the past, and when it's not the past, you focus on the other 2 tenses!