With Leeds United virtually safe in the Premier League with three games left, the focus is already beginning to shift toward the summer transfer window.
There’s a clear warning against complacency, too, with the second season often proving tougher and likely demanding real investment to stay competitive.
Behind the scenes, planning is already in motion to strengthen the squad, as the club looks to address key areas and line up targets well before the campaign comes to an end.
Leeds are clearly looking at midfield reinforcements ahead of the summer. However, they could repeat the trick that was a huge hit when they signed Ao Tanaka in 2024.
The Whites are eyeing a move for Kofi Amoako in the summer
Ao Tanaka has been one of Leeds’ most successful signings in recent years. However, there was little fanfare when the Whites signed him from the second tier of German football.
Leeds are in the Premier League and have more funds to spend in the market, with the club expected to fork out decent sums for players in the upcoming window.
However, the club are open to similar bargains such as Tanaka, and according to Bild, they are again in the mix for a midfielder from the German second tier.
Leeds are interested in getting their hands on Kofi Amoako, who is plying his trade at German second-tier side Dynamo Dresden.
The 20-year-old defensive midfielder has caught the attention of several scouts with his performances in the German second tier and is expected to leave for a bigger stage this summer.
Union Berlin, Hamburg SV, and 1. FSV Mainz 05 have their eyes on him, but the Premier League’s value gives Leeds more financial muscle to get a deal done.
Dresden are likely to demand somewhere around £4.3m before agreeing to sell him in the upcoming transfer window.
Leeds have more expensive targets as well
Amoako is a talented young defensive midfielder who could be a great bargain in the market. However, Leeds are also looking at more high-profile targets.
They have had a long-term interest in Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney, and they are likely to make a move for him if Boro do not get promoted this season.
Leeds also have their eyes on Wolves’ Joao Gomes, but he could be out of their reach due to interest from more high-profile Premier League and European clubs.
The club are open to picking up bargains, but will likely flex their financial muscle if certain top targets become available and attainable.
