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Leeds United have officially confirmed just one summer signing so far. And just days into pre-season, more deals are expected to be on the way.
So far, the Whites have had more exits than arrivals.
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Pascal Struijk joined Brighton last month, and Leeds lost Illan Meslier, Karl Darlow and Sam Byram as their contracts expired.
The 49ers are expected to invest in wholesale changes to this squad ahead of their second season back in the top flight. Daniel Farke needed 10 signings to guide the team to 14th place last season.
This time around, it is going to be even more difficult with other clubs also improving.
Fans should expect a few more arrivals as Farke prefers to have most of the business done early in pre-season.
Leeds United close in on third summer signing
Leeds United have surprised every one in the last few weeks.
They have now officially confirmed the signing of Harry Wilson on a free transfer. The Whites followed that up with reaching an agreement over Sassuolo center back Tarik Muharemovic.
So far, their priority target this summer remains away from Elland Road.
Southampton’s Shea Charles recently returned to pre-season training while both clubs resolve the deal. According to TEAMtalk, both sides are expected to reach an agreement soon.
The plan was to get the deal done before they depart for pre-season in the US.
Leeds have had two bids turned down, but are hopeful of wrapping up the transfer in the coming days.
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The 49ers have signed upgrades so far
Harry Wilson was much needed with how blunt the Leeds United attack was outside a few players. The former Fulham man had 11 goals and eight assists last season and will be a huge boost.
Tarik Muharemovic is more than just a replacement for Pascal Struijk.
His height and athleticism will see him fit right at home in an already giant unit at Elland Road.
Pursuing Shea Charles also shows that the 49ers want a midfield upgrade. Ethan Ampadu and Anton Stach were phenomenal last season, but the same cannot be said about the latter options.
Charles will come in and will be expected to take the third spot in midfield over Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev and Sean Longstaff.
Things are going right for Leeds this summer, and hopefully this is just the first of more things to come.