Leeds United sit 15th in the Premier League at the moment, holding a six-point cushion over the relegation zone, and there’s a growing belief that they have enough to see the job through this season.
Behind the scenes, confidence is quietly building that survival will be secured, and the club have already begun mapping out plans for the summer transfer window.
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A new goalkeeper is expected to be high on the agenda, and Leeds are also putting the pieces in place for what could be a serious move for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney.
The Whites are also expected to bring in more attacking players next summer, and they could get a big opportunity to rekindle their interest in a Barcelona attacker.
Leeds could finally get a chance to sign Roony Bardghji
Roony Bardghji is a player Leeds have been tracking for a while, and the club have been eyeing a move for him in the last few years.
The 20-year-old forward has been a bit-part player at Barcelona this season. However, he remains a highly-rated attacker in European football.
Liverpool forward Alexander Isak has described the Swede as a top-level player, and he is seen as a young winger with serious potential for the future.
With Barcelona filled with attackers, the club are expected to be open to offers for the Swedish winger in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Catalan giants will need sales in the summer to balance their books, and Bardghji is one player they are likely to be open to letting go in the coming months.
Several clubs are expected to get involved in the race for the Swede in the summer if he becomes available, and Leeds must not waste this opportunity.
49ers must make their move soon
Bardghji is likely to want a move away from Barcelona in the summer transfer window. He is keen to play more first-team football for his development.
Once it becomes clear that he will be available for move in the summer, several clubs are expected to queue up for his signature in the summer.
Roony Bardghji 2025/26 Season Stats: Goals, Assists & Minutes by Competition
A detailed breakdown of Roony Bardghji’s performances this season, including
appearances, goals, assists, and total minutes played across all competitions.
Competition Matches Goals Assists Minutes
La Liga 13 1 1 298
UEFA Champions League 4 0 1 84
Copa del Rey 1 0 0 75
Supercopa 1 1 2 72
Total 19 2 4 529
Leeds are yet to secure Premier League safety, but the 49ers cannot waste any time if they want to sign the Swedish winger in the summer transfer window.
They must start their background work on signing Bardghji as soon as possible to avoid the risk of losing ground on his other suitors in the upcoming months.
The 49ers cannot afford to wait until Leeds secure safety if they want to sign a winger of Bardghji’s quality.