Leeds United have been made aware of the tempting release clause in the contract of prolific Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat, while a possible move for Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has been talked up and TEAMtalk sources are able to provide clarity on both players.<\/p>\n
The Championship-winning squad are currently enjoying a well-earned break, having broken the 1oo-point tally for the first time in the club\u2019s history and securing their return to the Premier League after a two-year absence. And while their title-winning efforts were mission accomplished for Daniel Farke, there is very much the feeling at Elland Road that the hard work is only just beginning.<\/p>\n
To that end, plotting their survival in the Premier League is the next objective for Leeds United<\/a>. And with the last six sides all promoted to the top flight all suffering an instant return, the chasm between the two divisions has arguably never been greater.<\/p>\n Improvements will be needed throughout Farke\u2019s side, and one area they are known to be seeking is at centre-forward, with a quality option to provide competition for this season\u2019s 19-goal top scorer, Joel Piroe, is sought.<\/p>\n One name who has appeared on the list of late is Kyiv\u2019s 10-times capped Ukrainian striker Vanat. The 22-year-old scored an impressive 21 goals and laid on eight assists this season; form which has attracted the attention of the likes of Everton.<\/p>\n Now according to Football24<\/a>, both Everton and Leeds have been alerted by the tempting \u20ac20m (\u00a316.m, $22.7m) exit clause that exists in his contract \u2013 a fee well within the reach of both Premier League sides.<\/p>\n While it remains to be seen if either club will follow up on their interest, the 23-year-old would be seen as a player at the right age by both clubs, while his overall record of 48 goals and 21 assists from 111 appearances is certainly eye-catching.<\/p>\n At the same time, Leeds have also been credited with an interest in Doucoure<\/a>, who falls out of contract for the Toffees on June 30.<\/p>\n Talk of a move to Leeds have been ongoing ever since the Whites first secured promotion and now former Mali international Mahamadou N\u2019Diaye, speaking to Africa Foot, has explained why the midfielder would be a shrewd addition for Leeds.<\/p>\n \u201cDoucoure is a top player who can continue his career in the Premier League with another club.<\/p>\n \u201cPhysically, still performing well and is one of the best in his position in Europe, a player who has a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n \u201cHe knows the Premier League well. He\u2019s one of the most experienced players in the league.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, he could be a great addition to Leeds United. It all depends on the club\u2019s interest and his desire to stay in England.\u201d<\/p>\n DON\u2019T MISS<\/strong>\u00a0\u26aa\ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd35\u00a0Leeds \u2018line up 10 new signings\u2019 as Farke\u2019s huge Premier League transfer budget is revealed.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Leeds transfers: Sources explain truths on Vanat and Doucoure<\/strong><\/p>\n Sources have told TEAMtalk that there is genuine Premier League interest in signing Vanat this summer, though we haven\u2019t been given confirmation if those clubs are either the aforementioned Leeds or Everton.<\/p>\n However, a possible move to England has been on the player\u2019s radar since 2024 and Vanat is understood to be pushing for the move this summer.<\/p>\n We\u2019re told the striker could not secure the move last summer with Kyiv pricing potential suitors out of a move. At the time, they were seeking a fee of around \u00a330m-plus.<\/p>\n But with that clause now potentially becoming active \u2013 something or source was unable to fully confirm if the reports in Ukraine were true \u2013 it would certainly make the player of more appeal now.<\/p>\n As for Doucoure, his exit from Everton this summer has already been confirmed. A free agent from July 1, we\u2019re told the player has solid interest in his services from the Middle East \u2013 and probably the Saudi Pro League \u2013 who are prepared to offer the 32-year-old a lucrative deal.<\/p>\n Sources have also told TEAMtalk that Doucoure is angling for a move to Saudi, having set his wage demands at \u00a3160,000 a week<\/a> \u2013 a figure sure to price out Leeds.<\/p>\n The midfielder has four goals in 34 appearances so far this season, with his final Everton game slotted for this Sunday at Newcastle.<\/p>\n Doucoure waved farewell to the Goodison Park faithful during their final ever match there last weekend against Southampton, and manager David Moyes has wished him well for whatever comes next.<\/p>\n \u201cDoucs has been an influential player throughout his time at the Club, including since I returned as manager, and Evertonians will always be grateful for his dedication and crucial goals,\u201d Moyes told the official Everton website.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone at Everton thanks Doucs for his service and wishes him all the best for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Leeds transfer latest: Solomon green light; double Liverpool raid touted<\/strong><\/p>\n Leeds, meanwhile, are increasingly optimistic they can secure the permanent signing of Manor Solomon<\/a> this summer after his agent made clear his preferences over his next move in the wake of interest from Marseille \u2013 while sources have also revealed to TEAMtalk what the player\u2019s stance is on a permanent move to Elland Road.<\/p>\n The Whites are also keen to land a new left-back this summer, with Kostas Tsimikas seemingly an option as part of a\u00a0double raid on Liverpool<\/a>. With that in mind, we\u2019ve taken a look at\u00a0the dream starting XI Leeds United<\/a>, featuring six new signings, that could be fielded in the Premier League next season.<\/p>\n