Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United)
Effective July 1, 2025
Leeds United have signed 26-year-old German forward Lukas Nmecha on a free transfer following his contract expiry at VfL Wolfsburg, making him Daniel Farke’s first summer signing.
Nmecha, who began at Manchester City and has 7 caps for Germany, joins Leeds after four seasons in the Bundesliga. He will be officially registered on July 1.
Junior Firpo (Leeds United)
June 2024
Lyon have submitted an offer to sign Leeds United left-back Junior Firpo on a free transfer, with his contract set to expire at the end of June. AC Milan are also monitoring him as a backup option.
With Theo Hernandez potentially leaving Milan, Firpo has attracted interest as a cost-effective replacement. Lyon are pushing to finalize the move early amid competition, hoping to convince the defender before his deal expires.
Vladyslav Vanat (Leeds United)
Summer 2025 transfer window
Leeds United are closely monitoring Dynamo Kyiv striker Vladyslav Vanat and may make a summer bid. The 21-goal forward is valued at £16 million, with Leeds seen as front-runners among several interested English clubs.
Football Insider reports that Leeds have scouted Vanat frequently and are in a strong position to act if they secure funds or top-flight status.
Beto (Everton)
May 2025
Leeds United are considering a surprise move for Everton striker Beto as they look to reinforce their attack following promotion. He’s joint-top scorer at Everton with seven Premier League goals.
Leeds have over £100m to invest in new signings and see Beto as a proven top-flight option, though his £20m+ price tag and Everton’s stance could complicate talks.
Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United)
May 2025
Newly promoted Leeds and rivals Everton are set to battle for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, with a £10m offer expected to be enough for a summer transfer.
Longstaff has made 31 appearances for Newcastle this season, and Daniel Farke has identified him as a key reinforcement for Leeds’ Premier League return.
Daniel Farke (Leeds United)
April 2025
Leeds boss Daniel Farke says he is not surprised by reports suggesting the club could sack him despite achieving Premier League promotion after a 6-0 win over Stoke.
Farke stated he understood the pressure at Leeds, noting the club’s emotional fanbase and frequent managerial changes, and brushed off speculation as “nothing new.”
Daniel Farke (Leeds United)
April 2025
Leeds United are reportedly weighing up whether to part ways with manager Daniel Farke, despite him securing Premier League promotion this season.
Concerns stem from Farke’s previous top-flight record with Norwich City, where he was relegated twice and sacked early in his second Premier League campaign.
Daniel Farke (Leeds United)
April 2025 (post 6-0 win vs Stoke City)
Leeds United have secured promotion to the Premier League after thrashing Stoke 6-0 and benefitting from Burnley’s win over Sheffield United, which mathematically sealed their top-two finish.
Head coach Daniel Farke celebrated the achievement, calling it the result of “outstanding consistency.” Leeds now sit on 94 points and will fight Burnley for the Championship title in the final two games.
Sam Johnstone (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
April 2025
Leeds are preparing a £10 million offer for Johnstone to replace Meslier, who has underperformed this season in the Championship.
Johnstone hasn’t featured since mid-December under Wolves boss Vítor Pereira, making him a realistic and experienced option for Leeds’ promotion campaign.
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool), Djordje Petrovic (Strasbourg)
Summer transfer window
Leeds are scouting replacements for goalkeeper Illan Meslier, with Liverpool’s Kelleher and Chelsea’s Petrovic on their radar.
Kelleher is expected to leave Liverpool in search of regular first-team football, while Petrovic, currently on loan at Strasbourg, is also being considered. Leeds, currently 2nd in the Championship, may push for an upgrade in goal if they secure Premier League promotion.
