Leeds United are gearing up for a blockbuster summer transfer window, and whispers around Elland Road suggest the Whites could break their transfer record to land a sensational signing.
After securing Premier League survival, Daniel Farke has been handed a crucial vote of confidence, but the margin for error is slim. A sluggish start to the 2025/26 campaign could see the German coach on the chopping block, making incoming signings all the more vital.
While the squad has been bolstered since their Championship-winning season in 2020, attacking reinforcements are still high on the wish list. With Patrick Bamford’s future up in the air, Leeds must find fresh firepower if they hope to climb their way back into the top half.
Leeds Poised to Smash Their Transfer Record for Celtic’s Japanese Whirlwind
One of the hottest names on Leeds’ radar is Daizen Maeda, the Japanese international who has lit up the Scottish Premiership with 16 goals and 10 assists in just 33 appearances this season. His electric pace and lethal finishing make him an ideal fit for Farke’s counter-attacking style.
Speaking on Go Radio, former Rangers defender Craig Moore admitted Celtic would find it “very hard to say no” to a £20–25 million bid, a figure Majestic Park have reportedly slapped on Maeda. Moore’s view underlines just how inflated the market has become north of the border.
From a Leeds perspective, this move is high risk but potentially high reward. In my view, cracking the bank for Maeda would signal genuine ambition—and send a statement to the Premier League that the Whites mean business.
Elland Road Eyes Second Celtic Star in Bold Summer Move
But Maeda might not be the only Celtic star heading for Yorkshire. Leeds have also been linked with Nicolas Kühn, the versatile German winger matching Maeda’s output with 13 goals and nine assists this term.
While Kühn has hinted at a long-term stay at Celtic, Leeds’ interest shows they’re determined to land multiple attacking options. Even adopting a back-up role for one of Scotland’s hottest properties speaks volumes about Farke’s summer strategy.
In my opinion, securing even one of these talents would add a fresh dimension to the lineup. Should the Whites somehow clinch both, it would rank among the most audacious transfer windows in club history—and I can’t wait to see if they pull it off.
