As far as Daniel Farke is concerned, Leeds United’s investment into out-and-out midfield options has been complete, but it doesn’t stop speculation linking them with key signings.
Leeds’ squad for the 25/26 Premier League campaign is far from complete regarding new signings, but Daniel Farke has already addressed the spine of the squad quite well with a goalkeeper, defenders and midfielders signed.
Adding goals to the side is the next priority for Farke, targeting wingers and a striker, hopefully before the side kicks off their survival bid against Everton.
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Josh Brownhill throws himself at Leeds United transfer after Burnley exit
Behind Joel Piroe in the Championship golden boot race last season was Burnley’s star midfielder Josh Bronwhill, netting 18 and assisting six to run the Dutchman close for his accolade.
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Despite claiming promotion alongside Leeds, the Clarets skipper has left the club for nothing this summer upon expiry of his contract.
FourFourTwo’s Joe Donnohue then revealed that the 29-year-old is an avid admirer of Farke’s Leeds and would be willing to move to Elland Road, though that interest isn’t reciprocated by United.
Leeds are in the market for an attacking midfield signing of some description, amidst enquiries made for Leicester City’s Bilal El Khannouss.
Josh Brownhill yet to seal free transfer despite best season in front of goal
The Championship season gets underway in just 48 hours, and Brownhill has a lucrative offer to return to the second tier, as the same report from above names Leicester City, who have given the midfielder a chance to sign a lengthy contract.
However, Brownhill remains without a club despite his best season in front of goal as captain of a side that collected 100 points in the Championship, breaking numerous defensive records as a result.
His patience for a move to a side playing top flight football might see his situation drag on further into August, or he could decide to settle for a healthy contract in the Championship with Leicester.
Should Leeds United sign Josh Brownhill for free?
There are very few free agents still available that have come into this summer in better form than Brownhill, so you could see the logic behind Leeds fans wanting him.
However, would he be a viable signing for us right now as we look to improve for the Premier League? For me, I’d personally lean towards no.
Whenever a player remains a free agent beyond pre-season, you have to ask why they are still without a club – for Brownhill, it’s certainly not performance-related as he was great for Burnley, so it must be his demands.
Leeds need a standout improvement in the 10 position, and Brownhill, as effective as he was in front of goal in the Championship, wouldn’t be a marked improvement on what we have now, on top of seemingly having contract demands far exceeding what he’d be worth to us.
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