Leeds defensive overhaul, Muharemovic considered and new goalkeeper targeted next season | OneFootball

Leeds United are braced for major changes across their defence and goalkeeping department this summer, after two 2025/26 regular starters departed. Pascal Struijk has joined Brighton and Hove Albion for £20million, while confirmation of Karl Darlow’s free transfer to Manchester United is imminent.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Leeds hold an interest in Sassuolo centre-back Tarik Muharemovic as a potential Struijk replacement. A new first-choice goalkeeper is also being pursued, with Parma’s Zion Suzuki and Manchester City’s James Trafford among those liked.

Leeds could also cash in on a couple of fringe options, and additional cover is required at left wing-back.

The prospective reshaping outlines how the defensive and goalkeeping unit could look next season if recruitment plans come together and recently linked targets are landed.

The focus sits on replacing Struijk at centre-back and appointing a new first-choice goalkeeper, while addressing depth on the left.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk