Leeds United are working tirelessly to bolster their attacking options before the transfer window slams shut on Monday night. Manager Daniel Farke has stressed that without key additions late in the window, the Whites could face a tough battle to stay in the Premier League this season.
The club faced a major setback on Friday when their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte fell through dramatically. Leeds believed a loan deal was nearly finalised, only for Chelsea to swoop in and persuade the 20-year-old to join Stamford Bridge instead, leaving the Whites frustrated and disappointed.
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In response, Leeds have shifted focus to alternative targets, holding discussions behind the scenes to strengthen the squad. Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer has emerged as a potential addition, while Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendia is also under consideration.
The club is carefully weighing its options as it looks to add firepower to the forward line before the transfer window closes, intending to give Farke the tools needed to secure Premier League survival this season.
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Leeds United target Bilal El Khannouss set for imminent transfer
Bilal El Khannouss was on the verge of joining Crystal Palace, but the deal fell through after Leicester City raised their financial demands, causing the Eagles to pull out.
Frustrated by the situation, the midfielder has threatened to remain sidelined for the rest of the season if Leicester do not sanction a move before Monday’s transfer deadline. He was notably omitted from their matchday squad on Friday night.
Earlier in the window, Leeds held discussions with El Khannouss’ representatives, and the club continues to monitor the situation. While they remain interested, they have yet to make a formal offer for the midfielder.
Stuttgart tabled a bid for the attacking midfielder earlier today, and according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, a deal is imminent for him to move to the German club.
🚨🇲🇦 EXCLUSIVE: Bilal El Khannouss set to become a VfB Stuttgart player!
✈️ The Morrocan’s set to fly in the coming hours to Germany in order to undergo his medical tests.
💰Leicester City & VfB are currently fixing the last details right now.
✍🏼 Four years deal. #mercato pic.twitter.com/mgbS2zdWJZ
— Sacha Tavolieri (@sachatavolieri) August 31, 2025
The Moroccan is now set to fly out to Germany soon to undergo a medical ahead of completing his move to Stuttgart in the ongoing transfer window.
Leicester and the German club are in advanced negotiations over a deal, and an agreement is set to be in place soon for the transfer to go through.
Leeds are set to miss out on El Khannouss, but it seems they are considering other targets this late in the transfer window.
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