Jaka Bijol
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Rahul Lakhani
Fri 11 July 2025 10:17, UK
Leeds are set to face bitter rivals Manchester United in their first pre-season test ahead of the new campaign.
Daniel Farke will gain an idea of how ready his side is for the Premier League as the Whites take on the Red Devils in Stockholm.
Many Leeds fans will be furious that such a heated fixture is taking place as a friendly away from Elland Road or Old Trafford, and there may be some concern over potential injuries if tensions rise.
Leeds have made several signings already, and fans will get a first look at some of them against top-flight opposition in United.
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Two Leeds signings to start v Man United
Leeds have signed four players so far, with Jaka Bijol, Lukas Nmecha, Sebastiaan Bornauw and Gabriel Gudmundsson all arriving at Elland Road in recent weeks.
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They will hope to complete more deals in the coming weeks, but with the friendly against Man United set to take place on July 19, they may not officially confirm any more deals before the trip.
Farke may ease some of his new players in before the start of the Premier League season, but he will hope that a few are ready to hit the ground running, particularly in defence.
Date July 19
Stadium Friends Arena
Time 2 pm BST
Location Stockholm, Sweden
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Bijol and Gudmundsson could be selected from the start in a new-look back four, with Karl Darlow set to continue in goal as no replacement for exit-linked Illan Meslier has been signed.
The midfield is likely to see Ao Tanaka start, but with a deal for Sean Longstaff not progressing, Ilia Gruev could continue next to him.
A familiar front four could be selected, with Nmecha potentially coming on as a substitute, and fans will hope that they can produce goals despite not yet signing a striker.
Brenden Aaronson is another who could possibly feature, although that depends on whether he has been given extended leave after representing USA this summer.
Leeds predicted XI v Man United: Darlow; Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson; Tanaka, Gruev; Gnonto, Aaronson, James; Piroe.
Leeds predicted XI v Man United
Leeds predicted XI v Man United
Leeds and Man United slow in the transfer market
Both Leeds and Man United risk falling behind their competitors after a lack of decisive action in the transfer market so far, with Ruben Amorim’s side only recruiting Matheus Cunha at this stage of the window.
The lack of attacking signings are of particular concern to Leeds, especially given Sunderland’s thunderous start to the window.
While Leeds were a strong attacking force last season, the step up to the Premier League will be difficult, and more attackers will need to be recruited in the coming weeks.
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