Leeds United have been slow when it comes to arrivals so far this summer. The club have signed just two players in this window.
Leeds depart to the US for a training camp and some pre-season friendlies.
Harry Wilson and Tarik Muharemovic will make the trip with the first team. Wilson was brought in to bolster the attack, while Muharemovic came in as a replacement for Pascal Struijk.
These past few weeks have also seen some exits.
Isaac Schmidt joined Young Boys on a permanent deal, and this week, Max Wober left Elland Road after agreeing to terminate his contract. He is now a free agent and can join any other club.
Leeds United ready to abandon transfer deal
Many reports suggest Leeds United are not done with the transfers.
The Whites still have some major targets to pursue, including Julian Brandt and Shea Charles. Brandt’s father visited Elland Road last week, indicating that Leeds are in the race to sign him.
Shea Charles is a player that the club have been after since the transfer window opened.
Leeds have been locked in talks for the Saints midfielder, but the deal has yet to be completed. The 49ers have already had two bids turned down for the 23-year old in the last few weeks.
Charles returned to training, with the two clubs still locked in talks.
Leeds improved upon their last offer said to be around £20 million, but the Saints rejected that too.
#LUFC not planning to bid again for Shea Charles after third offer fell short of Southampton’s valuation. This offer remains on the table should #SaintsFC revisit their position but other targets are being explored in the meantime. Fulham & Palace keen but yet to act on interest. https://t.co/iFRB9ruS9d
— Zinny Boswell (@ZinnyBoswell) July 22, 2026
According to Sky Sports’ Zinny Boswell, Leeds United do not plan to submit another bid for the Southampton star. Their offer remains on the table, while the 49ers explore other transfer targets.
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Whites have made the right decision
It might be the right decision for Leeds to walk away from the table.
They have already made three offers for the midfielder so far in this window. But Shea Charles is in the final 12 months of his contract, and is ready to leave the club this summer.
Southampton are said to want a fee around £30 million, which is a lot for Charles and his contract situation.
If the Saints want to stick to their valuation and end up not selling Shea Charles this summer, it is their loss. They could lose him for free if he does not sign a new deal.
Leeds are also right to pursue alternative transfer targets.
Just last year, the Whites were able to land players like Anton Stach, Noah Okafor and Jaka Bijol for under £20 million each.
