Leeds United had a slow start to the summer transfer window, until the events of last week. It was revealed that the Whites had agreed a deal to sign Harry Wilson.
Wilson will leave Fulham when his contract expires and will join Leeds as a free agent.
His arrival has been highly anticipated; a player who managed 19 goal contributions in all competitions last season. The Welsh international is set to bring attacking threat and creativity to the first team.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the formalities surrounding the move have been finalized.
Wilson will sign a four-year deal, on higher wages than he was at his previous club. There were many suitors after him this summer.
Leeds United confirm major departure
When this past season ended, Leeds United Chairman Paraag Marathe spoke about transfer plans this summer.
In his statement, he made it clear that the club would have a logical approach to the window. Marathe also highlighted the new Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) rules that will be in place this summer.
His submission pointed to the fact that if the Whites are to spend big, they will need to sell some players.
Leeds United have confirmed their first summer departure; Pascal Struijk will leave the club to join Brighton ahead of next season. News emerged this week that a verbal agreement had been reached.
The Dutch defender will depart after eight years at the club. He arrived as a youngster, having played at Ajax and ADO Den Haag.
There is no official confirmation, but the initial fee is said to be around £15 to £18 million.
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49ers have to hit the market for a new defender
Now that the Whites have some funds, they will have to spend.
Finding a replacement for Pascal Struijk may be difficult. He was developed, and became a starter after rising through the ranks. Now Leeds have to find someone of that level to replace him.
And in this current market, there are a lot of inflated price tags.
If Daniel Farke persists on the back three, that means the defender they do sign will need to be able to fulfil a number of duties.
The lack of trust in Sebastiaan Bornauw also means that whoever comes in must be ready to play immediately. The recruitment team have a big job ahead of them heading into next season.
