Leeds United could be set for a busy end to the summer transfer window with reinforcements still needed in attacking areas. So far, only three new arrivals have come through the door in forward positions and two of those were free agents, with around £18million spent in total.
Daniel Farke has maintained there is still a need for attacking quality and a number of summer transfer targets could still be available, given they are yet to secure moves away from the club they began this summer with. Below, the YEP takes a look at the current status of those potential targets with less than one week of the window remaining.
Leeds are believed to have looked at the Juventus winger this summer before they eventually signed Noah Okafor, but there could be scope for more wide arrivals. The 27-year-old is believed to be available and scored three goals in 26 Serie A appearances last season.
1. Nicolas Gonzalez
Leeds are believed to have looked at the Juventus winger this summer before they eventually signed Noah Okafor, but there could be scope for more wide arrivals. The 27-year-old is believed to be available and scored three goals in 26 Serie A appearances last season. | AFP via Getty Images
Leeds have been linked with interest in the RC Strasbourg winger all summer but competition has been fierce. Nottingham Forest saw a £30m bid rejected earlier this week and are expected to continue discussions, with the ability to offer European football.
2. Dilane Bakwa
Leeds have been linked with interest in the RC Strasbourg winger all summer but competition has been fierce. Nottingham Forest saw a £30m bid rejected earlier this week and are expected to continue discussions, with the ability to offer European football. | SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images
Impressed on loan at Elland Road last season but after initial links, talks of a permanent return went quiet. Solomon doesn't look to have a place in the Spurs squad, however, and could move on late in the window.
3. Manor Solomon
Impressed on loan at Elland Road last season but after initial links, talks of a permanent return went quiet. Solomon doesn't look to have a place in the Spurs squad, however, and could move on late in the window. | Clive Rose/Getty Images Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images
The YEP reported earlier this month on enquiries from Leeds regarding El Khannouss. Crystal Palace were frontrunners but have pulled out after a £32m bid was rejected, with Leicester no longer needing to sell after getting money in via the sales of James Justin and Kasey McAteer. The Foxes are thought to want £35m upfront for the attacking midfielder.
4. Bilal El Khannouss
The YEP reported earlier this month on enquiries from Leeds regarding El Khannouss. Crystal Palace were frontrunners but have pulled out after a £32m bid was rejected, with Leicester no longer needing to sell after getting money in via the sales of James Justin and Kasey McAteer. The Foxes are thought to want £35m upfront for the attacking midfielder. | Michael Regan/Getty Images Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images
The Athletic named Uche as another potential target earlier this summer, with Getafe head coach Jose Bordalas admitting recently offers might need to be accepted. Premier League rivals Wolves have made the first firm move, however, submitting a £17.2m bid earlier this week.
5. Chrisantus Uche
The Athletic named Uche as another potential target earlier this summer, with Getafe head coach Jose Bordalas admitting recently offers might need to be accepted. Premier League rivals Wolves have made the first firm move, however, submitting a £17.2m bid earlier this week. | Getty Images
Leeds saw a £13m bid rejected last year and were freshly linked with Hamer earlier this summer, albeit he had not been seen as a priority target. Still at Championship side Sheffield United, who have shown an openness to sell through cashing in on Vinicius Souza.
6. Gus Hamer
Leeds saw a £13m bid rejected last year and were freshly linked with Hamer earlier this summer, albeit he had not been seen as a priority target. Still at Championship side Sheffield United, who have shown an openness to sell through cashing in on Vinicius Souza. | Mike Egerton/PA Wire