Leeds build for new season as Manor Solomon joins West Ham | OneFootball

Leeds United face Manchester United in a pre-season friendly tomorrow night, while recruitment continues ahead of the Premier League campaign. According to Leeds Live, work to strengthen Daniel Farke’s squad is ongoing.

James Trafford last week became the fourth-most expensive goalkeeper ever after joining from Manchester City for a reported £40 million plus bonuses. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract.

Sebastiaan Bornauw is closing in on a loan move to Hamburg despite impressing in pre-season. The 27-year-old arrived from Wolfsburg for a fee of five million pounds last summer.

Former Leeds loanee Manor Solomon has completed a switch to West Ham United on a three-year deal, with an option of a further year, ending his time at Spurs after six appearances since 2023. He welcomed the move, referenced the club’s history in the Premier League and Europe, and said he aims to give his all for the supporters. He had been linked with a return to Elland Road for the new season.

“There's no doubt we need to improve the squad. The one thing that's different from last season is that the bar has been raised.” He was speaking to Sky Sports in June. “Are we pursuing inbounds? Yes. And there'll probably be even more differentiated, potentially bigger players because the bar is higher. We'll also have to manage some outs.”

Source: Leeds Live

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