Harry Wilson among four Leeds United stars with pre-season point to prove as squad head to USA | OneFootball

Leeds United arrive in the USA today to begin a three-game pre-season tour, starting against Wrexham this weekend.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Sunderland and Liverpool follow, a new goalkeeper is on the agenda with Manchester City’s James Trafford admired, and four players have points to prove under Daniel Farke.

For now the No.1 shirt is Lucas Perri’s, with Karl Darlow joining Manchester United and Alex Cairns the only senior back-up. His season was unconvincing and he was dropped by January, though he showed glimpses in the FA Cup. He might depart, yet until a signing arrives he stays first choice.

With £34million recruit Tarik Muharemovic still on his post-World Cup break, Farke has three centre-backs, Sebastiaan Bornauw with Joe Rodon and Jaka Bijol. Bornauw started five league games, none lost, with four draws and a 1-0 win at Brighton. A strong tour would ready him if injuries open a run.

Sean Longstaff’s 2025 arrival did not go to plan. He looked set to start before a calf injury, while Anton Stach’s form kept him out. He left Newcastle for minutes that did not follow, although he hit a 97th-minute leveller at Bournemouth. Interest in Shea Charles suggests extra competition, so he must stake a claim.

No one doubts Harry Wilson’s quality, but adaptation takes time. The 29-year-old should benefit from Wales teammates and must build with striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He will want a quick start and, with Brenden Aaronson on his post-World Cup break, the right flank looks his to lose.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk