(Credit: Imago)
Sat 2 August 2025 14:13, UK
Josh Brownhill could make the switch to Leeds United from fellow promoted side Burnley this summer after his contract with the Clarets expired.
Brownhill made his name as one of the best midfielders in the Championship last season and was crucial to getting Burnley promoted.
The Peacocks have been pushing to sign the former Bristol City midfielder but have yet to make a breakthrough.
Brownhill has been assessing his options over the summer, and this week officially exited Burnley, but the latest details on his future will confuse the Leeds United hierarchy.
Farke has been assessing his squad this summer (Credit: Imago)Brownhill could land £100,000 weekly wage in MLS
Daniel Farke has done well so far this summer to strengthen his defence.
The Peacocks have secured the signatures of Gabriel Gudmundsson and Jaka Bijol and have now moved on to adding depth to their midfield.
Leeds added Sean Longstaff to their ranks and are keen to make Brownhill their eighth signing of the summer.
Brownhill’s Burnley stats
A move for the midfielder could be in doubt, as he is being offered a frankly shocking £100,000 a week by MLS side Toronto FC, according to GiveMeSport (2 August).
The Whites are reportedly joined by Everton in the race for the 29-year-old, with both sides said to be hopeful of convincing Brownhill to stay in England.
- Brownhill scored 18 and assisted six from midfield last season
- The midfielder averages 4.27 progressive passes per 90 minutes over the last season (FBref)
Given the Peacocks’ more limited finances compared to the Toffees, they could look elsewhere for a cheaper alternative.
The Elland Road outfit have added Anton Stach as well as Longstaff to their midfield already and are in no rush to make rash decisions in the transfer market.
Longstaff has shown promise in preseason (Credit: Imago)Brownhill’s wage offer will put off clubs
It wouldn’t be surprising to see Leeds and Everton pull out of a deal for Brownhill if he is indeed being offered a six-figure weekly sum by Toronto FC.
The midfielder will find it difficult to replicate his fine form in the top flight and wouldn’t be worth the risk of having such a high earner wasting away on the substitute bench.
Instead, the Peacocks should prioritise adding to their forward line.
Leeds have only brought in Lukas Nmecha in attack so far, and given Joel Piroe and Mateo Joseph’s uncertain futures, Farke would benefit from more additions.
From Brownhill’s point of view, though, if a move to Elland Road – or indeed Everton – is presented to him, he needs to use his head and prioritise his own career over riches abroad.
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