Leeds United are once again at the centre of transfer speculation, with the latest reports linking the club to Midtjylland winger Aral Şimşir. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 5 possible arrivals and 4 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours, with the hottest storyline right now concerning Patrick Agyemang.
Aral Şimşir
On Thursday, it was reported that Leeds United are monitoring Midtjylland winger Aral Şimşir. They face competition from two other Premier League sides, with Brentford having a specific interest and Crystal Palace also monitoring the 23-year-old. Scouts from all three clubs were at the City Ground last week to watch Şimşir in a Europa League match against Nottingham Forest. The Danish club expects significant interest in their players in the summer, and Brentford's historical ownership links with Midtjylland could be relevant. Şimşir, who has scored 11 goals and made 18 assists this season, is under contract until December 2029.
Bazoumana Touré
Leeds United, AFC Bournemouth, and Everton FC are three Premier League clubs that have intensified their monitoring of Bazoumana Touré, a 20-year-old Ivorian winger, according to reports on Thursday. The three English clubs have been tracking the TSG Hoffenheim player for almost a year, with observers making multiple trips to assess his performances. This season, he has registered 2 goals and 10 assists in 22 Bundesliga matches. Reports also state that FC Bayern Munich is monitoring his progress. Touré's contract is valid until June 2029, and reports from early 2026 stated that Hoffenheim's asking price is over €44 million.
Francis Onyeka
Multiple clubs are interested in Francis Onyeka, an 18-year-old currently on loan at VfL Bochum from Bayer Leverkusen, as of Tuesday. The English teams Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Brighton have sent scouts to watch him, and it is also reported that Leeds United is attracted to the player's profile. Additionally, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are interested. It is said that Bayer Leverkusen prefers sending Onyeka to England to avoid strengthening a league competitor. The price for the midfielder has been set at 30-35 million euros.
Eduard Spertsyan
On Wednesday, Eduard Spertsyan stated that he has no knowledge of interest from Leeds, adding that such questions are not for him and his preferences would probably be for Spain or Italy if he leaves. He feels England is likely a higher level, and the most important thing is that he plays. Separately, TEAMtalk reported that current UK sanctions make it impossible to conduct transfer business with Russian clubs, citing a 2025 Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling concerning West Ham and CSKA Moscow that remains in effect.
Patrick Agyemang
According to a Football Insider report on Monday, Leeds are planning a move to sign Patrick Agyemang from Derby this summer, with Crystal Palace also having targeted his signature. Derby boss John Eustace has stated that Agyemang wants to develop and play in the Premier League, and wants to do so with Derby. The manager added that if not, Agyemang wants to play at the highest level, and it is his job to improve players.
Jack Harrison
Fiorentina have an option to buy Leeds loanee Jack Harrison for £6 million this summer, and reports from Italy on Friday suggested that the option could still be taken up. Harrison has played 171 minutes in Fiorentina’s last two league games, and if he helps the side stay in Serie A, they may have the money to sign him permanently.
Joe Gelhardt
Middlesbrough expressed an interest in Joe Gelhardt last summer before Hull City resolved some difficulties, it was reported on Friday. Leeds United had placed an £8m valuation on the player and included a wage increase in his Elland Road contract, which runs until June 2027.
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