Leeds United have had a busy transfer window already this summer, but things may be about to get even more hectic for Daniel Farke's side
Daniel Farke Manager of Leeds United celebrates after the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United at City Ground on August 22, 2026 in Nottingham, England
Daniel Farke could be set for more signings(Image: 2026 Allstar)
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Leeds United may have a free run to sign Standard Liege goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo. The Congolese shot-stopper is being earmarked as an understudy to James Trafford.
Daniel Farke's side forked out £40million to make the former Manchester City ace the club's record transfer. While Trafford is now the undisputed keeper at Elland Road, former No. 1 Lucas Perri has been given permission to leave and recently landed in Italy ahead of a move to Torino.
Eintracht Frankfurt shot-stopper Michael Zetterer arrived for a medical at Leeds and is expected to soon be unveiled. However, Epolo, 21, could potentially be competition for the German, particularly as Marseille have now eased their interest in him, according to reports in France.
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Get French Football News understands the French heavyweights are expected to pull their interest in the DR Congo international, but remain outside contenders.
He's been described as a "serious option" for Farke's side who have been in the market for goalkeepers. As well as Perri, Karl Darlow also exited the club to join Manchester United earlier in the summer.
Former Fleetwood Town goalkeeper Alex Cairns is still at the club despite the changes in goalkeepers this month. A move for Epolo as well as Zetterer would mean Farke has three different kinds of keepers to choose from.
Matthieu Epolo #21 of Congo DR is seen during the warm up before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between England and Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia
Epolo has been linked with Leeds(Image: 2026 Getty Images)
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Trafford is the undisputed No. 1, but in the event he picks up an injury or suspension, Farke could choose from the experience of Zetterer, 31, and the fearless youth and promise of Epolo.
The latter had also been linked with Toulouse, but it appears the French side's No. 1 goalkeeper is going to remain at the club. Considering Farke's comments on Trafford when the England international moved to Elland Road, there's little chance he will lose the No. 1 jersey.
After the deal was complete, the Leeds boss said: “I made no secret out of what I wanted in this position - a top class player. Right now we've got one. So we are convinced of James. [He’s] a very young goalkeeper, who comes out of a season where he's not played that much, at least not on league level.
James Trafford of Leeds United looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Nottingham Forest and Leeds United at City Ground on August 25, 2026 in Nottingham, England
Trafford is Leeds' undisputed No. 1(Image: 2026 Getty Images)
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"It was a bit difficult because he was involved in the World Cup. We just have just over two weeks of pre-season for us to get ready. So we'll give him the time to step in.
"But also, we are fully convinced that he has the potential to be an outstanding goalkeeper for us in the history of Leeds United.
"We are convinced that he has all potential also to be perhaps on the mid and long term also England's new number one, and for that we are very happy and delighted with this transfer."