A fresh link to USMNT striker Folarin Balogun has emerged as Leeds United navigate the transfer market. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to seven possible arrivals and three potential exits, with the hottest storyline right now concerning Zaidu Sanusi. Below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
Folarin Balogun
On Sunday, Leeds United, Newcastle United, and Nottingham Forest were among several Premier League clubs made aware that 25-year-old Folarin Balogun is available for a January transfer from AS Monaco. According to TEAMtalk, the striker is available after a frustrating spell in France, and his representatives are exploring new options. Manchester United and the Italian club Juventus have also been approached regarding a potential move, and Everton have been spoken to again. Sources have indicated that Man Utd are considering the USMNT striker as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
Conor Gallagher
Leeds United are exploring a move for Tottenham Hotspur's 26-year-old English midfielder Conor Gallagher, according to a report from Ekrem Konur on Sunday. Aston Villa and Everton are also reportedly interested in the player.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United enquired about Dominic Calvert-Lewin before January but, as of Saturday, have ended their interest after being informed that the striker is in advanced talks to sign a new contract at Elland Road. On Friday, Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic had reported that Manchester United were considering the player, while Simon Stone of BBC Sport reported that the 29-year-old had decided to stay at Leeds and was expected to sign a new contract.
Tarik Muharemović
According to the BBC on Thursday, Barcelona, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Inter are interested in 23-year-old defender Tarik Muharemović.
Zaidu Sanusi
On Friday, Francesco Farioli stated that he spoke with Zaidu Sanusi a few weeks ago and that he is a player he trusts. Farioli commented that the January market is still far away but they will evaluate the situation, adding that Zaidu is very happy to be with them. This followed a Thursday report from Football Insider that Leeds is preparing a move for the FC Porto left-back in January, aiming to use his contract situation to sign him for a low price as he enters the final six months of his deal.
Nicolas Raskin
Rangers midfielder Nicolas Raskin wants to leave the club but will wait for the summer, according to a Football Insider report on Thursday. At that point, he will have just one year left on his contract, and the report states that Leeds’ owners can easily arrange a deal to sign the Belgian player.
Lukas Nmecha
Southampton have been linked with a move to sign Lukas Nmecha from Leeds United, with Wrexham also interested, as of Friday. According to a report from Leeds Live, Nmecha's contract expires in the summer, but while Leeds hold an option to extend it, triggering the clause requires the player's agreement. The report adds that Leeds are unlikely to approve a January departure.
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