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Leeds United have been proactive but more market movement will be seen after the end of this week Isaac Johnson Leeds United reporter Today marks a month since the Premier League summer transfer window opened and Leeds United have been active. The bulk of dealings is expected to be truncated into the next six weeks and indeed the market as whole is set to accelerate after the World Cup final on Sunday. Yet Leeds have not been waiting around for the game of Tetris to be ignited by others. Given last summer's near-capture of Harry Wilson, where papers were signed and a deal sheet was readied before Fulham pulled out at the eleventh hour, United will have been confident of landing the attacker this year. His free arrival has widely been seen as a coup for Leeds, some even left astonished. He remains the only new arrival so far, though Leeds are seen as frontrunners in the race for Shea Charles. This documented chase has started to bore some supporters, but this is somethin...

By Kyle Newbould Leeds United have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic. The YEP understands a preliminary deal for a fee in the region of €40million (£34.1m) has been agreed. Player terms are still to be finalised but Leeds have taken a big step towards quickly filling a major gap in the starting-XI. Leeds sold Pascal Struijk to Brighton and Hove Albion in a deal worth £20m late last month, with the Dutchman into the final year of his contract. A new deal was on the table but effectively rejected, with the centre-back keen to explore a fresh challenge. That left Farke without a left-footed centre-back and Muharemovic was identified as a person of interest this month. The 23-year-old had been at the World Cup with Bosnia and Herzegovina, who were knocked out in the last-32 by the USA. Premier League rivals Sunderland and Bournemouth were also believed to be interested in Muharemovic. But Leeds are in pole position following...

By Graham Smyth Karl Darlow has issued a messaged to Leeds United after his move to Manchester United to take up a ‘special opportunity’ was confirmed. The goalkeeper turned down the chance to remain at Elland Road, where a new deal was on the table. Leeds could not offer a guaranteed starting place for the 35-year-old due to their plans to bring in a keeper in the summer transfer window, and Darlow opted to move to their bitter rivals Manchester United. He took to Instagram to pen a farewell message, set to Olivia Dean’s Ok Love You Bye, after helping obtain and then secure Premier League status. “To Leeds United,” he began. “What a special chapter this has been. Helping this club achieve promotion back to the Premier League is something I’ll always be proud of, and to know the club will be staying where it belongs makes it even more rewarding. To my teammates, coaches, staff and everyone behind the scenes, thank you for making my time here so memorable. I leave with amazing mem...

By Stuart Rayner Leeds United have confirmed Karl Darlow will not be returning next season, leaving them with a decision to make on whether to look for an entirely new goalkeeping department. Once Darlow allowed his contract to expire at the end of last month, it became pretty clear he would not be returning to Elland Road, and that has now been confirmed. The 35-year-old has joined Manchester United. Darlow emerged as the Whites' first-choice goalkeeper last season, but it was expected he would have another fight on his hands to hold that status in 2026-27, with a new No 1 high on their shopping list. Leeds released third-choice Illan Meslier, who has joined Arsenal. Like Darlow, he can expect to watch a lot of football from the bench with occasional opportunities in cup competitions, but the Frenchman did not feature at all for Leeds last season, and was only on the bench five times. Now they face a decision over Lucas Perri, who they paid £15.6m for last summer with th...

Ken Bates is credited as the man who saved Chelsea from extinction back in 1982 and owned the Premier League club for 21 years before going on to purchase Leeds United Nathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter Ken Bates, the former owner of Chelsea and Leeds United, has died at the age of 94. Chelsea confirmed his death on Saturday, adding that Bates 'passed away peacefully in Monaco this morning surrounded by his wife and family'. In a statement, the Premier League club said: "It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of Ken Bates, former owner and chairman of Chelsea Football Club. "The club sends our heartfelt condolences to Ken's wife Suzannah, the rest of his family and his friends. Ken's determination to fight for Chelsea when times were tough, and drive the team on to winning trophies will never be forgotten." After purchasing Chelsea for £1 in 1982, Bates is credited as the man who saved them from going out of business. Afte...

Goalkeeper extends his stay with the Club. Leeds United are pleased to announce goalkeeper Alex Cairns has signed a new contract with the club, extending his time at Elland Road until 2028. The 33-year-old has penned a two-year deal which will see him continue his longstanding association with the Whites and remain an experienced part of the first-team squad. Having played through the age groups in the Academy, the Yorkshire-born goalkeeper made his debut for Leeds in the 2011/12 campaign, before leaving to continue his career elsewhere in 2015 after a number of productive loans. The stopper returned to the club from Salford City in the summer of 2024, rejoining the Whites after playing every single league fixture for the Ammies in the previous season. Cairns’ wealth of experience will carry on benefitting Daniel Farke’s squad, having amassed over 300 career matches and continuing to be an ever-present on a matchday with the first team squad. Alex is also a valued member of...