Transfer activity continues to swirl around Elland Road, with the latest name linked being Göztepe midfielder Anthony Dennis. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to five possible arrivals and four potential exits. The hottest storyline right now surrounds defender Nico Elvedi, and below are the latest updates on the most important transfer rumours.
Nico Elvedi
According to a Monday report from Team Talk, Nico Elvedi has arrived in West Yorkshire for a medical ahead of his transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach. The report states that personal terms have been agreed and he could be unveiled later on Monday. Earlier, Florian Plettenberg reported that the Swiss international was undergoing his medical. Leeds reportedly agreed an £8.5million deal for the defender, whose arrival is expected to trigger the departure of Sebastiaan Bornauw.
Joël Piroe
West Ham are reportedly nearing an agreement to sign striker Joël Piroe, with the clubs finalising the last details of a loan deal that includes an obligation to buy. The player has agreed to join the London club and is awaiting permission to travel for a medical. According to Team Talk, there is growing optimism that a transfer will be completed, although an initial offer from the Hammers understood to be worth up to £12m has been rejected.
Rafael Leão
Portuguese international Rafael Leão has been linked with a move to Leeds United, but the club has not yet registered a formal bid. Reports from Saturday suggested that potential wage demands could make a move more challenging. Journalist Yakup Cinar reported on Thursday that Leeds were one of the clubs to have made an offer of €50m plus €5m for the AC Milan forward, adding that Leao's wage demands are reportedly as high as €10m a year.
Anthony Dennis
The latest incoming link for Leeds United concerns Anthony Dennis, a 22-year-old Nigerian midfielder from Göztepe. Various reports have linked him to several clubs in England, including Leeds. A number of clubs from Germany, Spain, and Turkey are also said to be monitoring the player, who is reportedly valued by his club at approximately €8 million, with a transfer potentially costing close to €10 million.
Sebastiaan Bornauw
The arrival of Nico Elvedi is set to pave the way for Sebastiaan Bornauw to join Hamburger SV. According to @SkySportDE on Sunday, the defender is joining the German club on a loan that includes an option to buy valued at €4-5m. Bild also reported that the Belgian international was scheduled for a medical examination on Monday.
Lucas Perri
The final arrangements for goalkeeper Lucas Perri to join Torino are now complete, according to reports from Sunday. The Brazilian is scheduled to be in Italy on Monday for his medical examination. The deal with the Italian club was raised to include a purchase option of 14 million euros and an optional fourth year in the contract.
Igor Paixão
Marseille's Igor Paixão is on the shortlist at Leeds United, but reports last Tuesday indicated he is not a priority and is considered the club's third choice. A significant gap in valuation is currently preventing an agreement, with Leeds reportedly valuing the Brazilian between 30 and 35 million euros, while Marseille is demanding approximately 50 million euros.
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