Gabriel Gudmundsson
(Credit: Imago)
Josh Edwards
Sat 5 July 2025 18:40, UK
Gabriel Gudmundsson is closing in on a move to Leeds United this summer.
Leeds United‘s priorities remain clear this summer, and strengthening their defence is clearly something that Daniel Farke has identified.
The Whites have already signed Jaka Bijol and Sebastian Bornauw to cater to those ambitions, and have been linked with a move to sign Lille defender Gudmundsson.
With that in mind, it seems as though a deal is progressing nicely, with a fresh update provided on their pursuit.
Jaka Bijol
Bijol has already arrived at Leeds this summer (Credit: Imago)
Gudmundsson arrival close as Leeds update emerges
With Junior Firpo’s exit now confirmed, it is clear that the Whites are in desperate need of at least one new left-back this summer.
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Thankfully, it looks as though they are set to get their man, with Graham Smyth reporting via X (5 July) that the Swedish international is expected to arrive in England tomorrow to continue talks.
Smyth added that Leeds are “saying nothing” with regards to Gudmundsson.
Stat (Ligue 1 24/25) Gabriel Gudmundsson
Appearances 30
Tackles won 25
Duels won 110
Passes completed 724
Gabriel Gudmundsson Lille stats 24/25
Gudmundsson has played 15 times for his country and played a crucial role for Lille in the success that they found in Ligue 1 last season.
Should a deal go through, he would become Leeds’ fourth addition of the summer window, with many more expected in the coming weeks.
Daniel Farke needs ceiling raisers
Leeds have done a fair amount of business so far this summer, though Bijol is the only addition to have really raised the ceiling at Elland Road.
Both Lukas Nmecha and Bornauw are solid additions that raise the floor, though more of the former will be needed if the Whites are to compete in the Premier League and avoid the likely fate that awaits most newly-promoted sides.
With just over a month until the new campaign gets underway, Leeds need to accelerate their transfer plans, and it seems as though they are set to do just that with the expected addition of Gudmundsson.
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