As the transfer market draws closer, it is clear that Leeds United are targeting specific areas of the team. The Whites return to the top flight next season, after confirming promotion last week. They now have the league title to fight for on the final day.
Daniel Farke and the Leeds recruitment team will have their hands full identifying which players to bring to Elland Road. Shopping for the Premier League is tricky, as you need the right quality of player to help your team survive relegation. This means there is a high chance you overspend on some players as a newly promoted squad.
Leeds will be in the market for a new keeper after what happened between Illan Meslier and Daniel Farke this season. Augsburg keeper Finn Dahmen seems to be the club’s latest target.
Tomas Soucek and Sean Longstaff have been linked with a move to Leeds United, with Daniel Farke prioritizing solidity in the middle of the park. Let’s take a look at some other options for this summer.
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Abdoulaye Doucoure to Leeds United
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The Everton man will be highly sought after this summer. He has managed to score 11 goals over the last two seasons, primarily playing as a holding midfielder. But David Moyes has played him further up top and has reaped the rewards. Doucoure’s driving runs in midfield creates space for Everton’s attackers to exploit. This ability would be very useful for this Leeds side.
Angel Gomes
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Another free agent. The recent England international has been quietly having a great season in France. Even though his size is often used as the argument against signing him, his quality on the ball is undeniable. Gomes was one of the best playmakers in Europe last season. He lead the charts for assists, progressive passes and throughballs in Ligue 1 last year. He could provide competition for Brenden Aaronson in the number 10 role.
Josh Brownhill
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Getting one over your title rivals will always be sweet. Brownhill has discovered a more attacking side to his game. This season, he has 22 direct goal involvements in the Championship. Scott Parker seems to have unlocked him in a new role. Adding a player like Brownhill would be an upgrade on what Leeds have. The club’s midfielders do not have this level of productivity.
