Farke’s Summer Overhaul: Leeds’ Premier League Target List Revealed!
Leeds United are already circulating names as Daniel Farke’s rebuild gathers pace, with insiders pointing to a host of Premier League talents on their shortlist. The Whites find themselves in familiar territory: plotting major reinforcements while awaiting the curtain fall on this season’s top flight.
Despite most targets still in action, Leeds’ recruitment team have been thorough—scouting, shortlisting and waiting. With the squad currently celebrating promotion success in Las Vegas, the club’s decision-makers are playing it cool, lining up potential signings and sizing up fees.
From central midfielders to defensive reinforcements, Leeds have made no secret of their ambition to bring in Premier League-proven players. Time is on their side, but patience will be key if they are to land the right profiles at sustainable prices.
Newcastle United’s Stance on Selling Sean Longstaff This Summer
Leeds have circled Newcastle’s academy product, Sean Longstaff, eyeing a move in the region of £10m. The 25-year-old midfielder is entering the final year of his contract but has struggled for game time behind Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Joelinton.
According to The Athletic, Newcastle are “likely” to cash in on Longstaff if the right bid arrives. Given Leeds’ known appetite for Premier League-tested operators, this could be an ideal match—offering Farke both experience and energy in the engine room.
That said, the Toon are determined to extract a “decent” fee. Leeds will need to convince both the board and the player that Elland Road is the next step in his development. Other suitors could surface, leaving Farke’s men to move swiftly or risk missing out.
Why Leeds Desperately Need Central Midfielders This Summer
On paper, Leeds boast a midfield core of Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev and Ethan Ampadu. Yet the reality is more fragile: Joe Rothwell’s loan expires and Josuha Guilavogui is set to depart, leaving significant gaps.
Struijk’s injury record and Ampadu’s potential switch to centre-back further underline the depth problem. Farke cannot afford another season of mid-season midfield crisis, having seen promotion hopes derailed by key absences in recent campaigns.
Securing Longstaff would be a smart start, but Leeds realistically need two reinforcements to navigate a gruelling Premier League fixture list. Expect the club to ramp up negotiations swiftly once the season concludes, aiming to beat rivals to transformative signings.
