Leeds United have made a brilliant start to the new season with a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, but there is still plenty of work to do in the transfer market before the window closes.
The Whites are still looking to add cover at goalkeeper, striker and left-back, while Daniel Farke would also like to bring in a versatile forward to give him more options in attack.
With eight days left in the transfer window, Leeds have plenty of work to do both in terms of bringing in new signings and moving on a few players before September 1.
The recruitment team are working with several agents to finalise both incomings and outgoing as they look to reshape the squad before the transfer window closes.
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Leeds will likely finalise two deals this week
The Whites have an EFL Cup second-round clash against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night, but many have their eyes on things happening behind the scenes.
Daniel Farke’s need for a new backup goalkeeper is likely to be addressed imminently, with Michael Zetterer expected to join the club soon.
Leeds and Eintracht Frankfurt are finalising the details of an agreement that would see the Whites sign the 31-year-old goalkeeper for a deal worth £4.3m.
The Whites also hope to find a solution to the deadlock surrounding Lucas Perri’s future. The Brazilian seemed certain to join Torino, but the Italian club are having second thoughts over signing him.
Leeds hope that Torino execute the agreement that they have with the club this week or Perri’s agents find an alternative suitor for him in the coming days.
Perri wants to play regular football and does not want to stay at Leeds as Trafford’s number 2 this season.
Leeds also need the Brazilian to move on as they are on the verge of signing Zetterer in the coming days.
Mykhailo Mudryk is the new priority for Leeds United
It emerged in the last few days that Chelsea turned down a loan offer from Leeds United for Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
However, the forward now appears to be Leeds’ top target, with the club still pushing to get a deal done before the transfer window closes.
Leeds have a major advantage in the race, as while Chelsea want the winger to move to sister club Strasbourg in France, Mudryk wants to stay in the Premier League.
The Whites hope to convince Chelsea and the player to move to Elland Road on loan before the transfer window closes on September 1.
