Leeds United are focused on adding more attacking quality to their squad before the end of the transfer window on Monday night. However, they also have one eye on potential departures as sales could help them secure an extra signing in the next 24 to 36 hours.
The Whites want to bring in two more attackers before the end of the transfer window. Their pursuit of Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte was hijacked by Chelsea, which left Leeds scrambling for other targets ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
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Leeds have also done major work on moving on a few players before the end of the window, but the club are looking for a couple more sales in the next 24 to 36 hours to ensure that they may have more money to spend on certain players as the transfer window winds down.
Patrick Bamford’s contract has been terminated, and Leeds loaned out Isaac Schmidt and Largie Ramazani to Werder Bremen and Valencia, respectively. The club are keen to make a few more moves to finalise a couple more player exits before the window closes on Monday night.
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Hull City want Leeds United midfielder Darko Gyabi, but there is a complication
Darko Gyabi spent last season on loan at Plymouth Argyle, but the 21-year-old has no future at Elland Road under Daniel Farke this season.
As many as five clubs are interested in the former Manchester City midfielder, and he is wanted at Championship clubs and also has suitors in France.
According to the Hull Daily Mail, Hull have also enquired into the possibility of taking Gyabi to the MKM Stadium before the end of the transfer window.
The Tigers admire the Leeds midfielder and believe he could add good depth to their midfield options for the season. His Championship experience is also a factor in their interest in him.
While they are keen to sign the England Under-21 international before Monday’s transfer deadline, they are facing a major stumbling block in their pursuit.
Hull will need to sell one midfielder from their squad before they can bring in Gyabi from Leeds, and the club are working on potential sales.
Leeds are waiting for concrete bids to land on their table, and are open to both loan and permanent offers to get rid of the midfielder this summer.
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