Leeds United have officially added AC Milan’s versatile midfielder Yunus Musah to their summer recruitment shortlist, with manager Daniel Farke eager to strengthen his midfield ahead of the new campaign. Daniel Farke is at Elland Road. The West Yorkshire club’s recruitment team have maintained long-term interest in the American international and are prepared to explore a formal deal.
Musah has endured a challenging spell since his €20 million move from Valencia to San Siro in 2023. He spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Atalanta but struggled to secure regular starts, leaving him back at Milan with an uncertain future.
For Leeds, signing a dynamic midfielder like Musah is an attractive proposition. While the club’s American owners, 49ers Enterprises, are interested in the commercial appeal of pairing Musah with USMNT teammate Brenden Aaronson at Elland Road, the pursuit is firmly rooted in Farke’s tactical vision. Farke wants a high-intensity squad and believes Musah’s top-flight pedigree would add valuable depth and experience to his midfield options.
However, Leeds will have to wait before making a serious move for Musah. New Milan manager Ruben Amorim wants to assess the ‘fantastic’ 23-year-old during pre-season before making a final decision on his future.
Furthermore, Musah must consider whether a move to Elland Road would guarantee the regular starts he needs for his development, especially as he looks to compete with established midfielders like Ethan Ampadu for a place in the starting XI.
Meanwhile, Leeds are also continuing their pursuit of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, but now face added competition from Newcastle United.