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Leeds United have enjoyed a positive start to pre-season as they build up to their Premier League return.<\/strong><\/p>\n A 0-0 draw against Manchester United in Stockholm got them underway, with the squad since travelling to Germany for their training camp.<\/p>\n The Whites have also been bolstered by the arrivals of seven new signings, including goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who arrived from Lyon<\/a> on Saturday (26 July) in a deal worth around \u00a315.6million.<\/p>\n Daniel Farke is also hoping transfer chiefs at Elland Road can complete a deal for Feyenoord winger Igor Paixao<\/a>, with a fee around \u00a328m being discussed for the Brazilian.<\/p>\n Leeds\u2019<\/a> second pre-season friendly was played behind closed doors, with Farke\u2019s side beating German third-tier side Sportclub Verl 4-1.<\/p>\n Joel Piroe<\/a> scored a brace, with the other goals coming from Wilfried Gnonto and Lukas Nmecha, who got his first in a Leeds shirt since his summer move.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n And the West Yorkshire side continued their preparations by beating 2. Bundesliga side SC Paderborn 3-2<\/a> on Saturday (26 July). <\/p>\n The same three names were on the scoresheet for Leeds, with new signing Anton Stach also picking up an assist on his non-competitive debut.<\/p>\n Leeds\u2019 front three have been on form<\/p>\n By all accounts, Farke\u2019s side have enjoyed a positive camp in Germany, but the German was not present for one bonding session between the staff and the team.<\/p>\n According to Mail Online<\/a> (27 July), the gaffer was missing for a paintballing session between the team and the players on Wednesday.<\/p>\n Sunday (27 July) will mark the end of Leeds\u2019 training camp in Germany, with the players to be granted a few days off before they prepare for the visit of Villarreal at Elland Road on 2 August<\/a>.<\/p>\n Leeds set to benefit from positive pre-season<\/strong><\/p>\n Returning match-fitness to the legs is ultimately the goal of any pre-season, but as Leeds prepare for their toughest test yet under Farke<\/a>, a winning start will go far.<\/p>\n The German is sure to be pleased by his team\u2019s efforts and by the fact that the bulk of his new signings have been able to join in with some section of the Premier League preparations.<\/p>\n![\"Leeds](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1farke-1-1024x576.png\")
Farke is hoping for a strong pre-season (Credit: Imago)Farke misses out on team fun in Germany<\/strong><\/p>\n\n Leeds<\/td>\n Goals in pre-season<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Joel Piroe<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wilfried Gnonto<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lukas Nmecha<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n