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Pranav Shahaney
Tue 8 July 2025 7:40, UK
Leeds United are ramping up the recruitment for the youth teams as well as the senior side.
Having secured promotion to the Premier League, Daniel Farke is tasked with keeping the Whites in the top flight beyond next season.
However, the owners are also focused on ensuring there are quality players coming through the ranks.
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Farke is overseeing a rebuild this summer.
Lucas Enahoro-Marcus close to Elland Road move
According to the Yorkshire Evening Post (7 July), the Whites are close to signing Lucas Enahoro-Marcus.
The 18-year-old centre-back left Liverpool at the end of June as his contract at Anfield expired.
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He is now available on a free transfer and appears to be closing in on a move to Elland Road.
After featuring on 24 occasions for the Reds’ Under-18s side, he’s joining the West Yorkshire outfit to represent their Under-21s.
Along with him, Leeds are also close to signing Manchester City youngster Jayden Lienou.
The 17-year-old is a left-back and he will also be joining the Under-21s side.
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Elland Road will host Premier League football next term.(Credit: Imago)
Leeds United may be signing a future first-team player
Enahoro-Marcus is a commanding defender known for his physicality, aerial dominance and composure on the ball, developed through his time at Liverpool’s Under-18s.
His style of play features strong tackling, intelligent positioning and the ability to initiate attacks from the back.
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Liverpool U18 24 1 –
Enahoro-Marcus’ career stats.
The teenager’s early exposure to elite coaching at Liverpool’s academy, where he has progressed since age 10, has honed his technical and tactical skills, making him a promising fit for the Premier League’s demands in the future.
Leeds United’s interest in him reflects their focus on young, high-potential talents, and his recent availability makes things easier.
With consistent development, Enahoro-Marcus could become a first-team regular at Elland Road, offering defensive stability and versatility.
It is important that the coaches at Thorp Arch give them the right lessons and aid their development, which could fast-track their progress to first-team football.
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