Leeds Transfer Rumours

11 Aug 2026 20:49:30
Quite a few posts beginning to appear.
One is that Hull are back in the market for Joffy. Hull are concerned that too many other clubs are interested and that although they wanted to leave the decision until later in the window they might have to bring that decision forward.

The other, if true, is that Bournauw will go to Hamburg on loan with no obligation to buy. If that is correct then we are bonkers. If he leaves we should make some money on him. If not, we've given in again.

11 Aug 2026 22:24:58
Might work in our favour if we can get a decent loan fee for him and then sell him for more than 5m after a strong season in the Bundesliga.

11 Aug 2026 23:36:50
Saw some recent quotes from Hull manager that they defo want to sign Joffy ..

Question is the transfer fee .. think it's going to be a somewhat underwhelming final figure.

11 Aug 2026 23:38:26
Bonkers indeed, Dune, re proposed Bornauw deal.. Very disappointing.

12 Aug 2026 06:54:52
5 for Jiffy. And min 12 for Born. Obligation to buy. Not option.

12 Aug 2026 07:28:36
Agree, Aus. £5m plus for Joffy and into double figures for Bournauw.
We've been through this no obligation to buy farce before. Wober, JH, Ramz, etc. None worked out to our advantage. If we don't get a decent offer for Ramz, keep him and use him as an impact player off the bench. That worked well in the Championship.

12 Aug 2026 08:09:34
He hasn't returned to training. So let him rot and not play all season. Unless he learns his lesson.

12 Aug 2026 08:10:06
We very much need Bornaux. We very much need 4 central defenders in the squad, especially as we are at our best with 3 CBs in the starting line up.

Bornaux should look to force his way in as a starter, not a sub, with LUFC, and be told he is staying.

Keep him! .. No nonsensical loan deals please.

12 Aug 2026 08:32:19
Agree re Bourn.

12 Aug 2026 10:46:56
Whilst 12 is a push for Bornauw, 10 is not unreasonable, but it should not be a loan deal. If he goes, we're going to have to replace him by laying out a similar amount of cash right now, and we should make the Hamburgers do the same to keep our books in balance. We should tell them it's 100% up front or no deal.

12 Aug 2026 11:21:36
Why loan Bornauw after such a good pre-season? We'll then need to replace him with someone better if we let him go, as replacing him with someone similar makes no sense.

For me, if he goes, we need to replace him with someone who can play CB and LB, so we get cover all-round. A left footed James Justin type player would be ideal, and give us that flex without having to buy 2 players. James Justin was one of the players we bought last year that I didn't expect much from, but looked solid where ever he played on the pitch.

Does he have a left footed brother by any chance?

10 Aug 2026 22:38:04
A number of sites toting Ayase Ueda, along with Brighton, Newcastle and Villa.

I did see a PJ from Rotterdam a number of weeks ago, but nothing transpired.

I hope this has legs, but I am not convinced if he came and went, fingers are crossed to solve the search for cover up front.

11 Aug 2026 01:13:05
Top scorer in Eredivisie last season with 25 goals from 31 games, so potentially a good acquisition. Allegedly Feyenoord value him at EUR25M (£21.3M) , with Fenerbahce having already submitted an opening bid, and Brighton also interested.

11 Aug 2026 13:11:15
A nearly 28-year-old, and the Dutch league is the highest he's ever done it?

No thanks.

12 Aug 2026 08:09:59
No from me too, itk.

10 Aug 2026 20:38:33
Harvey Elliott being spoke of.

10 Aug 2026 20:55:50
By who, Chris?
Certainly someone I'd be happy we were interested in.

10 Aug 2026 21:18:51
Alloutlutc saying it's a serious rumour, so who knows, but yeah would be a good addition.

10 Aug 2026 22:17:47
Saw this a couple of weeks ago. Really feel sorry for him. He was loaned out to Villa last year. He's clearly looking for a good fit, but would be surprised if Leeds would take him on (unless a loan) . Reckon Leeds would retain funds where we have a greater need. A good player, hope he gets looked after somewhere.

10 Aug 2026 22:20:09
I read he was probably off to Leipzig (maybe Dortmund - one of the two) .

11 Aug 2026 01:15:02
Would be good on loan with an option to buy.

11 Aug 2026 07:16:59
I like Elliot, but he would have to sign a new contract at Liverpool if he came on loan, as his contract finishes in July 2027.

11 Aug 2026 07:21:01
A rumour I don't believe says that we have already booked his medical!

11 Aug 2026 21:47:34
I'd prefer Ryan Kent.

10 Aug 2026 15:53:46
Bornauw set to leave Leeds and join Hamburg (wants more game time) .

Replacement likely to be Nico Elvedi.

10 Aug 2026 18:16:09
There are two problems.
The first is that whoever comes in will be a squad player, not a starter, unless we have injuries.
I know Bournauw wants game time, but we need a squad that's capable of progressing in the PL even more.
The second is that Hamburg prefer a loan with no obligation.

They value Bournauw at no more than we paid. Based on what he's done in pre-season, they're miles off, and don't have the cash to make a sensible offer.
It's the same with Valencia and Ramz. They want him for half price at most. If they don't cough up, then keep him as an impact squad player.

10 Aug 2026 19:56:13
Just seen one report that Ramz is training on his own. Not sure if there's any substance, as it is only one post.
However, if it is true, then I would be disappointed. Even if the Club wants to move him on, he's still one of ours until he leaves and should be treated with some respect.

The same applies to all the others, such as Joffy.
I don't see the point of caving in to Valencia and letting him go for virtually nothing. We do seem to be a soft touch when selling.

10 Aug 2026 20:25:12
Both good, logical posts there, Dune..
Such a soft touch when selling.

10 Aug 2026 20:42:22
We most definitely are a soft touch, but it's no good having players not happy in and around the dressing room. We've been a soft touch for years.

10 Aug 2026 21:15:34
Ramazani won't be going to Valencia. Corberan doesn't want him.

10 Aug 2026 21:57:39
But the CEO does. Good cop, bad cop. Trying to soften us up.

11 Aug 2026 07:37:28
Wrexham the latest linked with Joffy. Can see that, as they came close last year, and if he repeated his Hull form, he could make a difference. Offer suggested is £4.5m!
Need a firm bid, and then it can get into an auction.

11 Aug 2026 09:03:59
Good move for Joffy. Ambitious owners, close to his old "home" (Wigan/Liverpool) , and a team who will be pushing for promotion. Fee of around 5m is around what I'd probably expect in his last year of his deal. Take it and move on.

11 Aug 2026 13:14:28
They should take Piroe as well, and they will easily be in the promotion battle.

07 Aug 2026 14:16:32
If we get a bid for Okafor, we'll ship him and move for Paixao. WACCOE ITK

07 Aug 2026 14:44:57
Okafor scored 8 league goals to Paxo Cubes' 6 league goals in previous seez.

And, what makes you think Paxo Cubes would agree to join Leeds? He turned us down last seez.. Not exactly committed.

07 Aug 2026 15:19:32
No Paxo, no party, no way. Sincerely hope this is not true, Okafor every time.

07 Aug 2026 15:47:39
Personally, always liked Oka, a big, strong, fast over 5 yards unit. Anyone who understands football can surely see that. His only downfall is being injury prone and only being able to last 60 mins.

He's only 26, so hope we can get him fitter.

Paxo Smackso for me. Doesn't want Leeds, Farke won't have him. We do need cover though, an up and coming Raphinha would be great.

07 Aug 2026 21:36:17
I'd only sell Okafor for about 2.5 times what we paid for him. Wingers or wide forwards get injured. It happens. I think it's clear when he's on the pitch and healthy, he's got the most flair in the squad, which we need.

08 Aug 2026 09:39:37
Farke won't sell Okafor unless it's for big money.
If we signed Paixao, I see Okafor being used on the wing and as a second striker with DCL. He's played as a striker at AC Milan before.
It's more likely if we signed Paixao, then Gnonto goes.

Still need to sell: Gnonto, Ramazani, Piroe, Joffy, James & possibly Tanaka.



I saw a post saying Wolves want £35 & Dan James for
Hugo Bueno & Mane.

I'd offer them, £15/20m + James, Joffy & Piroe.

Bueno is direct competition for Gaby.

Mane is quality and young, with huge potential sell on value.

08 Aug 2026 16:07:07
The 35m + James quote was just wishful speculation on my part, Dave. That won't ever happen.

Makeweight offers, as much as they make sense in our heads, too often are too complex to work out.

09 Aug 2026 08:56:58
Ah, thanks for the clarity, Ealing.

Both good players though, and would definitely help us out.

09 Aug 2026 12:11:37
Manor Solomon to Hammers for £5-7 million, think I would rather have seen him as back up to Okafor tbh. Cheap, considering we were quoted £20mill + after promotion season.

10 Aug 2026 08:46:42
Totally agree, NAC! Great impact sub, and a better player than Cree imo!

10 Aug 2026 21:16:35
Paixo not fit to lace Okafor's shoelaces.

07 Aug 2026 05:38:24
Ekrem Konur reporting LUFC interest in Max Aarons at LB.

07 Aug 2026 05:59:57
Would be great coverage for Gabby. Is Aarons a natural left footer as well?

07 Aug 2026 06:34:36
Re LB cover.

1. Isn't he right footed? A right back?
And,
2. Didn't he pull out at the last minute to join Leeds in 2023, to join Bournemouth instead?

07 Aug 2026 07:06:50
Also, can see there is a PJ coming in today from Bournemouth.. Could this be Aarons coming in already?

07 Aug 2026 08:04:56
He's right footed, AusNick.

07 Aug 2026 09:57:07
The young will cover LB no problem, great little player.

07 Aug 2026 14:41:47
He did ditch us.

He was at Thorpe Arch training ground, completing his medical, and before anyone knew what was happening, a Range Rover pulled up and took him towards Bournemouth (funnily enough his Range Rover broke down en route very quickly) , so he came back to Thorpe Arch and had to wait for a replacement vehicle to take him on his way and explain what he was doing.

He looked like a naughty schoolboy.

07 Aug 2026 14:48:45
Good post, Lad..

08 Aug 2026 09:27:13
Great story, Lad! How embarrassing!

10 Aug 2026 21:17:27
Rangers fans thought Aarons wouldn't get a game at Falkirk. A truly awful footballer.

06 Aug 2026 23:25:01
Orlando Gill being mentioned as a possible back up keeper but nothing solid yet.

07 Aug 2026 06:42:49
Now that's a rumour that one would like to come true.

Be a very good addition to our goalkeeping pool. Impressed at World Cup.

10 Aug 2026 21:17:59
Was sent off for headbutting a player last night. We won't be signing someone like that.

06 Aug 2026 23:19:29
Socials reporting interest in Norwich's Jovon Makama 22yo. Plays as a forward.

07 Aug 2026 11:13:17
One year in the Championship. 10 goals in 28. Cost £1.2 from Lincoln on a 3 year, with a 2 year option.
6ft 5. That suits our profile.

07 Aug 2026 20:31:29
Haven't heard this one, but would like to sign someone like that. I fully believe we can't spend on a forward relative to big clubs. Therefore, it'll have to be a gem, Kroupi or Osula style.

06 Aug 2026 11:11:53
The Athletic reporting Trafford has completed his medical and deal is close to being finalised. Finally.

06 Aug 2026 16:52:00
Yep, doing his media duties at ER today (actually all done and he has gone home) . Announcement imminent.

06 Aug 2026 19:06:59
Finally!!

06 Aug 2026 19:46:45
Finally?

What has he missed exactly? A few shirt-sale friendlies. Now he will be rested and raring to go at the pointy start of the season. Hopefully he will be with us for ten years, making the 20% sell-on clause meaningless.



Brilliant signing. He has definitely upgraded our team to date. Four or five more of a similar ilk and we're pushing the best window to date.

06 Aug 2026 23:16:08
Already an amazing window with more to come, hopefully.

07 Aug 2026 02:00:51
Great to have a long term top keeper. Thrilled with all three so far. One more top striker, a few fillers, and I'm chuffed, Chappy.