{"id":193056,"date":"2025-06-18T00:40:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T00:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/193056\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T00:40:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T00:40:16","slug":"leeds-now-have-chance-to-pull-off-transfer-masterstroke-after-sky-sports-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/193056\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds now have chance to pull off ‘transfer masterstroke’ after Sky Sports update"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Leeds<\/p>\n

(Credit: Imago)<\/p>\n

\"Max <\/p>\n

Tue 17 June 2025 18:42, UK <\/p>\n

Leeds United look destined to make their second signing of the summer already.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Whites have already completed a free transfer move for Lukas Nmecha<\/a> after his contract expired at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.<\/p>\n

Now it appears that a number of other signings are in the pipeline for Daniel Farke<\/a>, as he prepares for a likely-to-be difficult season in the Premier League.<\/p>\n

With that being said, the German head coach could be set to strike gold in Yorkshire as he ramps up transfer business, ready for pre-season.<\/p>\n

\"LukasLukas Nmecha has already signed for Leeds United (Credit: Imago)Leeds United in running for top summer transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n

There has been no shortage of transfer links already at this stage of the window, despite only one deal going through in LS11.<\/p>\n

It is clear that a number of additions are wanted, with the midfield areas being a clear position for improvement in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

With Joe Rothwell departing at the end of his loan from Bournemouth<\/a>, it does feel as if reinforcements were required.<\/p>\n

Nmecha has already come in to add to the conversation, with Habib Diarra linked with a Leeds United move already<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now, Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett<\/a> has reported (17 June) that a deal for the Senegal international is looking unlikely after difficulty in negotiations.<\/p>\n

Although this may appear to be a blow at first glance, it hands the Whites a perfect opportunity to assess other options as they move deeper into the summer.<\/p>\n

\"HabibLeeds United may now be out of the running to sign Habib Diarra (Credit: Imago)Leeds United can now land Diarra alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is clear to see that a progressive midfielder is on the shopping list at Elland Road, despite seemingly missing out on the Strasbourg man as it stands.<\/p>\n

There are a number of other players in a similar mould who could prove to be available as the window goes on and other clubs get desperate.<\/p>\n

This could be the case at Southampton, with Mateus Fernandes already emerging<\/a> as a potential target in LS11.<\/p>\n

If the Saints get to a point where they have to sell the Portugal international, the Whites should be there to step in at the first opportunity.<\/p>\n

This could prove to be an ideal alternative for Diarra<\/a>, with both profiling very similar in that number eight or 10 role in the Whites\u2019 squad.<\/p>\n

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