Leeds United are frontrunners to sign Lois Openda from Juventus this summer, with multiple sources confirming the striker is open to the move, and he will receive a \u2018significant\u2019 salary if joining.<\/p>\n
Openda\u2019s high-profile move to Juventus<\/a> has proven to be one of the transfer market\u2019s biggest disappointments.<\/p>\n The 26-year-old Belgian striker joined the Italian giants on loan from RB Leipzig<\/a> in September 2025, with an obligation to buy that activated earlier this year for a package worth around \u20ac40-46 million.<\/p>\n Yet, under Luciano Spalletti, Openda<\/a> has struggled markedly in Serie A, managing limited minutes and very few goals.<\/p>\n Now, Juventus are actively seeking to offload the forward this summer to recoup value and ease his substantial wages.<\/p>\n Leeds United lead race for Lois Openda; will offer \u2018significant\u2019 wages<\/strong><\/p>\n Premier League clubs have emerged as the primary suitors. Leeds United currently lead the race, with multiple sources positioning them as the side most keen and holding long-term interest.<\/p>\n The West Yorkshire outfit are prepared to offer significant wages and are looking for a loan-to-buy arrangement.<\/p>\n Openda is said to be open to the move, which would provide him with regular first-team football in a competitive environment. However, if a side offering European football comes into play this could change matters.<\/p>\n Newly promoted Coventry City have also shown concrete interest, making initial contact and exploring similar structured deals. While ambitious, they appear second in the pecking order behind Leeds.<\/p>\n Bournemouth represent another potential destination, particularly with Marco Rose \u2013 who coached Openda successfully during his time at Leipzig \u2013 set to take the helm.<\/p>\n The Cherries are evaluating the striker, though any move would likely depend on further squad planning.<\/p>\n A return to former club Lens on a conditional loan has been mooted, alongside earlier links to Turkish sides such as Fenerbahce.<\/p>\n However, the focus remains firmly on England, where Openda\u2019s pace and proven Bundesliga scoring record could flourish once more.<\/p>\n