Lois Openda in a Leeds United shirt.
Credit: Breaking Media
Declan Carr
Thu 16 April 2026 12:10, UK
Leeds United could make a move for Juventus striker Lois Openda in the summer.
The Belgian striker is set to complete a move to the Serie A side for £35million, despite not featuring much for Luciano Spalletti’s side, after the buyout clause in his loan was triggered after they secured a 10th-place finish at the very least.
Daniel Farke is keen to bring in fresh impetus in attack when the transfer market reopens, and the former RB Leipzig man seems to be available.
A report from Calciomercato on 16 April claims that an exit cannot be ruled out, and it is not out of the question that the Whites could act on their interest.
It states that the move would depend on Leeds keeping their Premier League status, which looks increasingly likely after the 2-1 win over Manchester United.
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What is Juventus’ stance on Leeds target Openda?
Juventus would be keen to get rid of long-time Leeds target Openda, the report claims, as he is not in Spalletti’s current plans or his future ones.
It states that the Old Lady would need a £26m deal to avoid a capital loss, and that selling him will be “nearly impossible”.
Lois Openda in action for Juventus.
Credit: Breaking Media
A loan with a potential buy option is mooted as the best possible solution for the Bianconeri to get rid of the striker who has played just one minute in the last six league matches.
What is Openda’s record at Juventus?
Openda has scored two goals in 33 appearances in Turin since joining on loan from the German club, and on the face of it, that is a dismal record.
However, he has scored for fun with most of his other clubs, with 41 goals in 93 games for Leipzig, 37 goals in 88 matches for Vitesse Arnhem and 21 goals in 42 appearances for RC Lens.
Openda’s stats by club Matches Goals
Club Brugge 53 5
Vitesse 88 37
Lens 42 21
RB Leipzig 93 41
Juventus 33 2
Openda’s goalscoring stats by club.
That suggests that there is a specific problem with the Italian club, and the 26-year-old could hit the ground running in new scenery like Elland Road.
At his best, he boasts explosive pace, a clinical finish and relentless workrate, which would fit in well with Farke’s side.
If he could get that form back, in LS11, it would help the Peacocks to progress next season, into an established top-flight club.
The move makes sense for all parties, but whether a deal will be struck remains to be seen.