Dominic Calvert-Lewin could sign for Leeds United.
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Declan Carr
Mon 7 July 2025 8:45, UK
Daniel Farke could hand out five debuts when Leeds United face Everton in their return to the Premier League.
The Whites have already signed Jaka Bijol, Lukas Nmecha and Sebastiaan Bornauw and are expected to add more quality to their ranks in the coming weeks.
Farke faces a tough task to keep them in the Premier League after a two-year absence, but the right recruitment could make his job a lot easier.
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Farke needs significant signings. (Credit: Imago)
Farke to hand out five Leeds debuts v Everton
The goalkeeping situation is one of the most pressing concerns for the Elland Road outfit, with neither Illan Meslier nor Karl Darlow deemed good enough to be starting at the top level.
Therefore, a new addition is needed, and Newcastle star Nick Pope could make the move to LS11 with the Magpies keen on Burnley ace James Trafford.
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Jayden Bogle is expected to keep his place at right-back after a tremendous campaign in the Championship promotion-winning season.
Joe Rodon is predicted to retain his spot after a remarkable year last time out, and he might be partnered by Bijol, who could get the nod over Pascal Struijk.
Gabriel Gudmundsson might be the Whites’ left-back by the time the opener comes around, after Junior Firpo left the Yorkshire club.
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Gudmundsson could sign for Leeds shortly (Credit: Imago)
Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka formed a formidable duo at the base of midfield last season, and Farke is expected to rely on them again at the elite level.
They might be joined in the engine room by former Aston Villa man Douglas Luiz, who would provide top-level experience and tenacity that the Peacocks are missing.
On the flanks, Dan James is predicted to keep his place after an excellent campaign in the second tier, and he might be joined by Manor Solomon, who spent last season on loan with the Whites.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin could sign for Leeds after his Everton contract expired, and he might start against his former club.
Leeds United predicted XI in the Premier League next season.
Leeds United’s predicted XI next season.
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One thing is clear: the 49ers need to continue to back Farke to improve the squad to give him the best chance of keeping the Whites in the division.
If they went straight back down after only just returning to the elite level, it would be a huge shame, and they need to do everything possible to make sure that does not happen.
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