Leeds United remain three points above the relegation zone as they continue their fight to secure Premier League football for the 2026/27 season.
While their safety is still far from certain, the club have already started planning for the summer, identifying targets in key areas of the squad.
If they do stay up, Leeds are expected to strengthen between the posts, bring in an upgrade on Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack, and add depth in midfield, with Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney among the players on their radar.
However, Leeds are alive to the possibility of attracting the best young talent to the club, and the club are poised to raid Manchester United for a top young player.
Leeds want Manchester United youngster Silva Mexes
Silva Mexes has been on Leeds’ radar as Manchester United were finding it hard to agree a new scholarship deal with a view to a professional contract.
The 16-year-old sensation has been impressive for the club’s academy sides, and talks have not led to any agreement between the club and the player’s representatives.
With negotiations stalled, Mexes is now ready to consider his options and is confirmed to leave Manchester United in the summer.
According to Football Insider, Leeds are at the front of the queue to convince Mexes to move to Yorkshire in the upcoming transfer window.
Leeds have been picking up some top young talents from Premier League academies as the 49ers seek to attract top young talent to the club.
Silva is the next player they want to add to their academy, and they are trying to convince him to ignore any offers from Manchester United to move to Leeds.
The teenager is the son of former Cardiff City and Nottingham Forest forward Rob Earnshaw.
The 49ers have a clear plan
The 49ers have major plans to invest in the squad if they survive in the Premier League and are keen to bring in more upgrades.
However, they are laser-focused on attracting top young talent to the Leeds academy as they want them to produce more first-team players in the near future.
The academy has also become a major source of revenue for several top Premier League clubs, as selling homegrown talent has brought in major profits to several teams.
Even if some of the young talents are sold in the near future, Leeds could make huge profits on a relatively small initial investment.
With club finances becoming a huge factor for clubs in the transfer market, this could be one more method to increase Leeds’ revenue streams in the coming years.
