Leeds United are back in England as they prepare for the rest of their pre-season games before they kick off the new campaign. Daniel Farke’s men start their Premier League season in the next two weeks.
The Whites have signed two players in the summer window so far; Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic.
That was the only business they could get done before the pre-season tour in the US. Leeds wrapped up their trip with a huge comeback win over Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool side in Chicago.
But the 49ers are not done with business yet, as more signings have been lined up.
Sky sources believe that the Whites could target up to six more players for the first team before the window closes. Among potential targets are a goalkeeper (and a backup), a fullback, a central midfielder, an attacking midfielder who can play out wide and a center forward.
Ben Jacobs gives Leeds United transfer update on Premier League star
Before their US trip, Leeds United opened talks with Manchester City over a move for James Trafford.
Since then, the transfer process has been ongoing with no confirmed date in sight. It is believed that the 49ers are doing their due diligence to make sure everything comes together for a move.
A rumour emerged a week ago about Leeds holding interest in Chelsea’s Liam Delap.
The striker is expected to be surplus to requirements as Xabi Alonso builds his team for the new season. Graham Smyth said club sources had denied any claims of talks for the former England U21 star.
Ben Jacobs has also confirmed the club’s stance on talkSPORT, claiming that there have been no formal talks between Leeds United and Liam Delap.
He did reveal that the 49ers made an enquiry last summer before the former Ipswich man joined the London club.
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For £40m, there are better options than Liam Delap
It is widely believed that Chelsea could be looking at a fee around £40 million for Liam Delap.
Which is a very strange price tag considering that the 23-year old managed just two goals in over 40 games in all competitions last season. His value should have taken a hit this summer.
Regardless of that, taking a punt on Delap is not ideal in this window considering Chelsea’s valuation.
For £40 million, Leeds can find better options that the striker. Graham Smyth mentioned that Carlos Espi, who just joined Real Madrid, was someone the club was looking at.
If that is the level of player on Leeds’ list, then fans should be confident that Delap will not be a target.
