Leeds United are in action tonight when they host Everton in their Premier League opener at Elland Road. However, behind the scenes, the club are working overtime to ensure that they have a better squad by the end of the summer transfer window.
The Whites secured a deal to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer last week. The 28-year-old, who rejected much more lucrative offers this summer, has signed a three-year deal and is eligible to be in the squad to face his former side, Everton, later in the evening under the lights.
Leeds are working on a deal to sign AC Milan winger Noah Okafor, and are in advanced negotiations with the Serie A giants and the player’s representatives to take him to Elland Road before the September 1st transfer deadline.
The Yorkshire giants are also in the market for an attacking midfielder, and the club are expected to make a concrete move to address that situation in the next few days.
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Leeds United are still chasing Getafe’s Christantus Uche
Getafe’s Christantus Uche has been heavily linked with a move to Leeds all summer, and he is still on their radar ahead of the end of the transfer window.
The 22-year-old Nigerian is seen as a player who could come in and be the instant upgrade on Brenden Aaronson in the team.
According to the Spanish programme, Carrusel Deportivo, Leeds are one of the clubs that are still in the race to sign the midfielder this summer.
However, the Whites are not the only club chasing him. It has been claimed that Uche is a top target for Brentford in the ongoing transfer window.
Leeds and Brentford have been in contact with the player’s representatives, and they are pushing to finalise a deal before the end of the transfer window.
Uche has a £22m release clause in his contract, and Getafe do not want to sell him for anything less than that figure this summer.
It remains to be seen whether Leeds are prepared to pay that figure for the attacking midfielder before the September 1st transfer deadline.
Leeds still want that Aaronson upgrade
Aaronson was a key player for Leeds last season and has been heavily involved in their pre-season preparations. However, Leeds remain keen to bring in an upgrade.
Leeds are worried about the United States midfielder’s physical ability to handle the Premier League’s intensity. He did struggle when he last played in the top flight.
Uche represents the kind of physicality Leeds have been keen to add to their team, and he is available for a reasonable transfer fee in the ongoing window.
Leeds are looking to finalise a deal for Okafor, but could soon turn their attention towards trying to sign the Nigerian midfielder.
