Leeds United need to try and balance the books this summer after seven new signings in the transfer window.
With Daniel Farke aiming for safety in the Premier League next season, these new additions were no doubt needed.
As Leeds look to work within their PSR limits, the 49ers will know players must head in the opposite direction.
With the Whites already spending over £80 million this summer and no sales made, it might be a concerning topic for the owners.
Isaac Schmidt will leave Leeds on loan, but without a sale; this doesn’t address these worries, and now another player could follow the same path.
Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesLeeds United’s Mateo Joseph could join Girona on loan
With exits considered, Mateo Joseph is a player who has taken the limelight at Elland Road.
As the Spanish striker assesses his future after last season’s limited game time, Farke confirmed Joseph wants to leave.
Due to this, the print edition of L’Esportiu (28/07/25) has reported that LaLiga side Girona have submitted an offer for the forward.
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Girona will challenge Real Betis’ interest in Joseph, but are not too eager to pay the £12 million laid out by Leeds, as a loan sounds more ‘flexible’ for the Spanish side.
The 21-year-old is clearly hoping to find a starting role at another club, as many outfits will like what they see in the youngster.
He’s still a player of promise, so Leeds might not want to jump the gun on a permanent sale despite their PSR concerns, as Graham Smyth said a loan for Joseph ‘makes sense’.
Nevertheless, Betis are still pushing for the Spain youth international’s transfer, but the option of a loan to Girona is now on the table for the 49ers to consider.
Mateo Joseph’s Erling Haaland comparison gives Leeds United a problem
It’s looking clearer that, despite Joseph’s wishes, Leeds might have to settle on a loan deal if the striker wants game time.
Although a permanent transfer could see £42.5 million available from Joseph’s sale, the possibility of him improving on loan is still a welcome option.
There is a very likely chance that the striker improves with a good amount of game time, and after Joseph was compared to Erling Haaland, Leeds could regret letting him go permanently, so a loan might be the correct choice moving forward.
However, the problem here is that the Spaniard’s sale would work for Leeds in terms of a financial aspect, but it’s whether they are willing to take that risk of a permanent exit.
To have comparisons to arguably the best striker in world football is some feat to live up to, but the Whites should settle on a loan deal, as a full sale of Joseph could come back to bite them if the Santander-born star lives up to this promise.