Leeds United wrapped up their pre-season preparations with an impressive performance on Saturday. The Whites were at home to German side Augsburg for their final friendly ahead of the new season.
The Elland Road crowd watched on as the club strolled to a 4-0 victory over their opponents.
Three goals were scored in the first half, with Anton Stach, Tarik Muharemovic and James Justin on the scoresheet. Lukas Nmecha came on in the second half and added the fourth goal.
Leeds went through their pre-season with just one defeat; from their first game in the US against Wrexham.
The team have since recorded impressive wins against Sunderland, Liverpool and RB Leipzig.
Leeds United set to explore move for Bournemouth defender
With just days to go until their pre-season opener against Nottingham Forest, Leeds United have one major injury doubt.
Gabriel Gudmundsson was subbed off in the middle of the game against Liverpool in Chicago weeks ago.
Daniel Farke confirmed that it was a hamstring injury, and that the left back could be out for up to four weeks. This means his participation in the first Premier League game this season is not expected.
And with the Whites lacking depth on the left hand side of the field, Leeds are looking at options.
🚨#EXCL Leeds United are set to explore conditions of Max Aarons.
The club are actively looking at versatile full back options. Coventry City also keen on player.
Player will either stay at #AFCB or leave permanently. No loan. #LUFC #CCFC pic.twitter.com/caKWPX0fxR
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 17, 2026
According to Global transfer news expert Ekrem Konur, the 49ers are set to explore conditions over a possible move for Bournemouth’s Max Aarons.
The fullback has been with the Cherries in pre-season, having played three of their four games.
Leeds are said to be looking at a versatile fullback. Bournemouth are said to want a permanent deal for the 26-year old and will not accept any loan proposals.
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Max Aarons is an option following Gudmundsson news
Gabriel Gudmundsson had been ever present for Leeds last season.
But the injury he picked up at the end of the campaign saw him out for weeks. He had to be managed carefully even by his national team at the World Cup to make him available.
And starting this summer off with a similar problem is a huge issue.
Max Aarons is primarily a right back who can play on the left. His potential arrival allows Daniel Farke to have many options for the first team.
James Justin will likely go into this season as cover for right back, left back and right center back. Aarons will likely be a similar option, but he only thrives out wide on either flank.
The 26-year old provides a cheap squad option that would not demand a lot of playing time; the ideal backup for Gudmundsson.
