Leeds weigh three moves before United States tour, Trafford considered, Charles stalemate continues | OneFootball

Leeds United are weighing three live transfer possibilities as they prepare to depart for a pre-season camp in the United States this week.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, now on a three-week post tournament break after England’s third-place finish, could move this summer and Leeds are in the conversation. By contrast, there is no active pursuit of Royal Union Saint-Gilloise keeper Kjell Scherpen, though he remains known to the club.

Julian Brandt, a free agent as his Borussia Dortmund deal ends, remains a player Leeds are keen to bring in. His father, Jurgen, visited Thorp Arch for talks last week, and other clubs are also trying to sign the 30-year-old.

Reports have linked Leeds with talks for Lyon attacker Pavel Sulc, but the current stance mirrors Scherpen. There is no active pursuit at present, which could change if other business does not materialise.

The summer’s clearest saga is Leeds’ attempt to prise midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton. Claims of a deal being close or agreed have been off target, and a valuation gap remains. Leeds are hopeful of an agreement, but the stalemate endures.

Farke’s squad fly later this week for three friendlies, Wrexham in Tampa in the early hours of Sunday, then Sunderland in New Jersey and Liverpool in Chicago. World Cup players will rejoin as their FIFA mandated three-week breaks end, and new signing Tarik Muharemovic has resumed his holiday after completing his move late last week.

Leeds have previously finalised signings during camp. Last summer Lucas Perri and Anton Stach joined after completing moves from Lyon and Hoffenheim, with club staff flying to Germany and local facilities used for medicals.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk