Leeds United showed concrete interest in Maxim De Cuyper's services. According to players' agent Axel Vergeylen, Leeds United was among several clubs, including AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, West Ham United, Benfica, Olympique Marseille, Atlético Madrid, and Fenerbahçe, that expressed genuine interest in acquiring the talented left-back from Club Brugge. Despite the interest from these prominent clubs, De Cuyper ultimately completed his transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion, who had been pursuing him for months and offered a clear long-term vision, which aligned with his career goals.