Mudryk pursuit and Gnonto loan talks, Leeds United’s transfer picture before deadline | OneFootball

Leeds United enter the final 24 hours of the 2026 summer window seeking reinforcements, with only Harry Wilson signed. Quality on the left has been a priority, with interest in Julian Brandt, Igor Paixao and more recently Mykhailo Mudryk. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, striker depth is sought after Joel Piroe’s exit, and a hamstring issue for Joe Rodon could prompt a defensive move.

Willy Gnonto is viewed as the most likely departure, with Fiorentina in talks over a loan. Leeds are unlikely to approve any exit unless a new winger arrives.

In goal, Karl Darlow left on a free for Manchester United after a new deal was offered, but plans to sign another goalkeeper meant no number one guarantee. Lucas Perri has joined Torino on loan with a buy option around £14m, after Leeds settled their own goalkeeper plans. Illan Meslier departed at contract end for Arsenal, where he is currently third choice, and was recently linked with a surprise second move to Lyon.

Sebastiaan Bornauw has joined Hamburg on a season-long loan, with an option to buy around £3-4m. Pascal Struijk ended an eight-and-a-half year stay to sign for Brighton in a deal worth £18m plus £2m in add-ons, with a sell-on clause included.

Isaac Schmidt has joined BSC Young Boys for around £2m, protecting Leeds’ book value. With business still to do, deadline day could yet be busy at Elland Road.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

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