Leeds United deadline day latest: Melvin Bard loan, Mykhailo Mudryk to Spurs, Willy Gnonto decision | OneFootball

Leeds United enter the final hours of the window before an 11pm close, and could be active throughout deadline day. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Daniel Farke’s side have started well but remain in the market.

The long-standing hunt for a left-sided attacker continues. Interest has touched Julian Brandt, Igor Paixao and Mykhailo Mudryk in recent months, yet there is still no competition for Swiss international Noah Okafor.

Willy Gnonto could leave today if a new winger arrives. Fiorentina are serious suitors and the winger has permission to travel to Italy for medical tests should a loan be approved. Leeds will only sanction an exit if cover is found, with his presence in Florence seen as logistical.

Leeds were believed to be working on a potential move for Mudryk, but attempts were hijacked on Monday. Tottenham now look to be pushing after missing out on Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City. Roberto De Zerbi worked with Mudryk at Shakhtar Donetsk and the player wants a switch to North London.

Another striker was anticipated this summer, particularly after Joel Piroe’s loan to West Ham was confirmed. Farke now has two No.9s, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha, leaving that area lighter than last season.

Joe Rodon’s hamstring issue against Brentford on Sunday could yet force movement. Farke said it would be a big blow if he faces time out, with only three natural senior centre-backs available alongside the versatile James Justin.

Justin’s left-back load could ease if a deal for Melvin Bard gets over the line today. Overnight indications are that a loan with OGC Nice has been agreed, including a roughly £4m purchase option.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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