Leeds United transfers, Brandt interest and Darlow talks as window opens | OneFootball

The summer transfer window has been open for almost one week and Leeds United have started to move. Much of their business is expected to come post-World Cup, but there is interest in a small group of targets, including free agent Julian Brandt.

Chairman Paraag Marathe has stressed there will be sales this summer, though who departs remains unclear. Early movement includes Illan Meslier’s exit after seven years. The Athletic reported in May that Freiburg had made a transfer enquiry for Willy Gnonto.

Karl Darlow is currently due to leave as a free agent, with talks ongoing over a new deal. Interest is building, with Manchester United among the potential suitors.

Sebastiaan Bornauw has been floated as a potential summer target for FC Koln, who want defensive experience. It is unclear whether the Belgian wishes to leave, or whether Leeds would sanction it. Pascal Struijk is into his final year, so the club must either extend or sell.

Daniel Farke would prefer to keep Struijk, but interest is expected regardless. Largie Ramazani impressed in spells on loan at Valencia, yet updates on his future remain conflicting and, for now, nothing concrete has emerged.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk