Leeds Rumours 2

20 Aug 2026 19:42:47
Zetterer deal close by what's been on X.

20 Aug 2026 21:01:44
Athletic reporting the same.

20 Aug 2026 22:28:00
Sky Sports the same. Deal virtually agreed with a few small details to iron out.
Good news re BA, although some might disagree. Hopefully Gruev will be announced soon.
Just need a striker and maybe a LB, although I wonder whether we'll stick with what we've got plus Lineout. If we got a decent striker I'd think we'd had a decent window.

21 Aug 2026 07:23:07
Twist in Bild, though, who report that Zetterer's camp deny the move.

21 Aug 2026 08:26:43
He's being forced out of Frankfurt, isn't he? A bit like Perri with us.

21 Aug 2026 09:05:55
Yes. Sounds like he doesn't want to leave, but Eintracht are looking for a new No. 1. His agent has denied interest in joining Leeds.

21 Aug 2026 11:51:48
The interest isn't being denied, it's just being played down as not happening at the moment. Zetterer is still their number 2. If he became their number 3, I think things would then change.

It seems The Athletic have gone a bit early with their story, probably badly worded as indicating it's almost a done deal, which has irked Zetterer's agent. There is no deal until Frankfurt sign someone.

20 Aug 2026 17:23:05
Looks like Leeds are seriously interested in Delap. Tall striker, 23 years old, room for growth. Exactly the sort of profile we are after. Not bothered about the price so long as the club can afford it.

20 Aug 2026 19:30:35
Would fancy having him, he hadn't a hope last Seez, so a sustained run in a good spirited team could see a massive return.

Would be very happy if this works.

20 Aug 2026 20:05:19
Oh dear. 1 goal and 0 assists in last 28. Dear of dear.

20 Aug 2026 20:18:54
I quietly think what we'll do is pull out of the Delap sweepstakes. Everton will win them.

We'll then take Beto or Barry on loan. Remember that DCL will likely be our primary, and it's about raising the floor of the backup, which I think either of them would do.



That, or target a slightly deeper 10 profile to play behind DCL. Heard that Woltemade doesn't fit Jaissle's style, and that he might be available for a loan. Subject to Farke liking him, I'd take one from Barry, Beto and Woltemade. Perhaps even two if we lost Nmecha to Wrexham.

20 Aug 2026 20:31:46
There's a cracking player in Woltemade at the right club.
Would take him on loan for sure.

20 Aug 2026 20:57:42
I am confused, guys. If DCL remains fit, he is surely our main striker under Farke's current system. Are we trying to find an upgrade for Farke or someone who's happy to act as cover/substitute? At this point in our growth, I am not sure what the boss has in mind.



Don't fancy Shirtlap at all!

I really don't know what the club will do here, MOT.

20 Aug 2026 22:54:54
Please not Delap, absolute donkey, no goals, no assists, no hoper.

20 Aug 2026 23:39:44
Wind back 12 months before Chelsea.

21 Aug 2026 00:43:22
12 goals for Ipswich in 24/5.

21 Aug 2026 07:34:38
Mixed feelings on Delap. He had a good season with Ipswich, but probably signed for the wrong club - Chelsea can be a bit of a graveyard for some players. They sign in bulk on long contracts, and despite loaning out, they still end up with a bloated squad. The atmosphere within the club has not been good for a long time, so maybe Delap just needs to come to a club with a bit of team spirit and togetherness. A loan, with maybe an obligation based on performance, but at a sensible price.
Beto and Barry have not done all that much.

Both cost around £25m. Barry is younger, and more chance to develop.
I like Woltemade, and he can play a bit deeper as well. He cost £65m, so unless he's a straight loan or £40m is knocked off the price, he's not an option.
Whatever the views on these four, there is a definite need for a new striker. We were lucky, or maybe very professional, to keep DCL and, to some extent, Nmecha, fit for most of last season. However, it's a gamble to think we can repeat that, and I think we do need a new addition.

21 Aug 2026 09:24:10
According to YEP, YEP understands there is no truth
to the reports and that Delap is not a player the Whites are in for.

21 Aug 2026 10:19:07
Hard to judge his G&A as he barely had much game time

20 Aug 2026 10:37:22
Great stuff, new contract for Boges following Amps and Rodon. Excellent news on all fronts and great work by the 9ers.

20 Aug 2026 11:57:35
Brenda next.

20 Aug 2026 12:22:33
Agree, we need to sort new deals for Brendan and Gruev next or sell.

No real talk of either going, so Brendan probs at the same extension. Gruev might be in line for a light increase - he's on a pittance by prem standards and is a class act off the pitch and with the lads, and is honest enough about his minutes.

20 Aug 2026 14:54:44
100 Ealing.

19 Aug 2026 23:10:55
Big Signing Incoming?

The feeling around the ITK guys on WACCOE is that no news is leaking at the moment suggesting something interesting is happening in the background.

20 Aug 2026 04:01:47
Please please please let it be a striker.

20 Aug 2026 05:45:25
Would love to see Harvey Elliott through on a loan with option to buy, striker in, lb coverage and back up gk.

20 Aug 2026 06:54:48
They are holding money back for the end of the window; there's going to be a huge scramble for clubs at the end of the window this year, if you look at who has spent money and who hasn't.

Villa, Sunderland, Forest, Palace have all spent very modest amounts so far, and then you have Spurs spending a load of cash. Clubs are awaiting domino's to fall before pouncing.

20 Aug 2026 07:14:54
Much as I like Harvey Elliott, another midfielder is not our key priority right now. If we are planning another big signing, then, as Aus says, "please please please let it be a striker." Candidates include Flemming, Demirovic, Parrott, or others the rumour mill has not heard of yet.

20 Aug 2026 07:45:52
Flemming, 28 years old and only one season in the PL, Burnley will likely want north of 15m. Too expensive in my opinion and no better than Nmecha.

Demirovic, again 28 years old, I would certainly prefer him to Flemming as an option, but once again would command a large fee, probably between 15-20m. Would he be happy playing second fiddle to DCL? I'm not sure he would.

Parrott - has already been confirmed at Real Betis for 17m.



In my opinion, we need to identify a striker aged between 21 and 24 years of age, who is of a good stature (over 6ft) , is promising, and can make an impression when called upon, but will initially be behind DCL and competing with Nmecha for that second striker role. Think a player such as Jovon Mkama - a big, tall, burly striker with loads of development to do, but could do a job if called upon.

20 Aug 2026 08:11:29
Sorry, Waccoe, but I don't agree on the striker recruitment. In this second season, we need someone who can do it now, not be developed. If we sold Nmecha, then a project could fill that role, but we need two proven strikers.
DCL is one, and for the other, I'd take Fleming without any second thoughts.

He did well last season in a poor team, has continued in the same vein this season, and can play in a deeper role if required. Demirovic has a good pedigree, but he hasn't done it in England.

20 Aug 2026 08:28:58
If we were looking for someone around that age, Mateta wouldn't be a bad shout. Seemed to be on the outta last season.

Also, another one could be Jackson.. Chelsea looking to offload players.

20 Aug 2026 08:42:06
Farke wouldn't be able to cope with Jackson.

20 Aug 2026 08:45:50
I agree on Fleming. He would be a very underwhelming addition, imo - the young striker at Midtjylland in Denmark, Franculino Dju, would be my choice. Big, fast and left-footed. He could easily replace Calvert-Lewin and/or play alongside him (right side) . I was shocked that Coventry pulled off the signing of midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, a superb talent, particularly given our pursuit of Shea Charles.

Left full-back is still a concern, and Hugo Bueno would surely be a realistic target given Wolves' demise. GK - I think the board were painfully naive not tying Darlow down to a new contract mid-term last season. Perhaps Alex Palmer or Chris Walton from Ipswich may be good options.

20 Aug 2026 10:09:40
Jackson misses more chances than Bamford did - hard pass from me.

20 Aug 2026 13:43:25
Lille interested in Flemming, according to Sky and others.

20 Aug 2026 14:27:21
Chelsea apparently want north of 60 mill for Jackson. Wouldn't pay half of that for him.

21 Aug 2026 09:44:01
Woltemade on loan would be great business imo -

He's capable of playing deeper or instead of Dcl - Nmecha to Wrexham, Franculino and Woltemade on loan would be tops - along with Luca Netz from Forest.

19 Aug 2026 23:00:54
Here's an interesting one out of the blue from someone on X who never posts such links.

Grealish to Leeds.

20 Aug 2026 00:33:03
Could be the poster formerly known as "Currymonster" but using a different pseudonym.

20 Aug 2026 10:10:45
Apparently Citeh wants us to cover all his wages (£300k a week) , so we have moved on. If they drop their ask, then we might be interested again.

20 Aug 2026 11:02:31
Waccoe ITK has completely killed that rumour.

19 Aug 2026 22:14:52
Looks like Torino may be getting cold feet over the Perri deal and their ownership is holding up the move, reportedly. I did think it might not be a good look him taking a week to decide between Marseille and Torino when he was all set to sign there.

20 Aug 2026 05:49:56
If Perri stays, not a bad #2 to have. Be used for cup games like last season.

20 Aug 2026 08:15:13
Agreed, Waccoe, re the delay in Perri signing for Torino. They have raised concerns that he's got an injury, however minor, and there seems to be some debate at the top as to whether they now want him. It might explain why we haven't made any moves, as Leeds are not convinced this transfer is nailed down.

20 Aug 2026 23:41:10
Apparently, something to do with payments to his agency. Boring financial stuff. Transfers are never straight forward anymore.

19 Aug 2026 12:21:48
Elvedi deal officially completed. Hopefully another good addition to the squad.

19 Aug 2026 14:08:41
Personally, think he's a great addition! Extra LB cover, and we have real strength and some depth at the back.

19 Aug 2026 14:23:13
Really chuffed with that. Think we should be tough to beat this season. Bit more creativity with Wilson. You never know, Okafor might have got himself fit enough for 90 mins. No centre forward cover, which is a worry, but I'm optimistic for a comfortable season.

19 Aug 2026 14:50:49
I never really understand the talk of Okafor only lasting 60 minutes. It's always been Farke's tactics to swap wingers around 60-70 minutes, way before Okafor joined, so I think it's more down to tactics and strength in depth rather than him not having the legs. Alongside Wilson, he's the player most likely to create something out of nothing, so I'd be happy going into the season with him starting, then Gnonto, BA, and DJ as options to come off the bench.



I think recruitment has been top notch this summer, arguably the best in the league. Backups are still needed in a couple of positions, but our strongest 11 looks far better than it has for 25 years. I'm personally very happy with what we've done so far and trust the recruitment team to finish the job over the next couple of weeks.

19 Aug 2026 15:29:49
Okafor is usually blowing out of his arse after an hour. You can visibly see it, and I'm sure his "bra data" will show visible drop offs.

19 Aug 2026 15:37:31
What's his plan? If we don't concede, we can't lose?
We need some firepower up front.

19 Aug 2026 16:15:32
That's always been Farke's plan.. don't concede.. at least draw the game, which is okish to an extent..

Still, I maintain a quality striker is more important than a quality gk.

19 Aug 2026 20:23:30
Okafor simply doesn't get more than 60 min on the wing. Took us a costly while to realise it and start getting him off then. Still, I wouldn't buy another striker. We have 3 after Piroe, and Okafor is one of those. That's 1 more than most clubs. Trying to find someone to sign as backup who is better than N and worse than D, just so we can have 2 more strikers than every other Prem team is a scriduculous waste of money.

Yes, sign someone like Paixeo to strengthen attack, but for goodness sakes go sign Skelly to improve / compete for the first 11 in two spots.

20 Aug 2026 09:58:07
If you look at Okafor's stats from last season, he played substantially more minutes than during any other season of his career. He also averaged 72 minutes in the games he started. A decent return for a high intensity role.

19 Aug 2026 07:26:57.
Grealish deal unlikely according to posts on WACCOE. Too expensive and too injury prone.

{Ed001's Note - and too drunk to play on occasion, like over Xmas at Everton.}

19 Aug 2026 08:07:20
Great player on his day, but certainly not the type of character Farke would want in the dressing room.

19 Aug 2026 09:58:51
I've never rated him. Not enough end product. He thinks he's better than he is, which is dangerous.

19 Aug 2026 09:59:49
I kind of miss the days when players all got drunk.

19 Aug 2026 11:05:27
One of the best divers in the PL, so at least he'd win us a few pens and free kicks. Other than that no no no no No!

18 Aug 2026 11:58:54
Waccoe saying 2nd keeper almost done - thought to be Zetterer or Sam Johnstone.

18 Aug 2026 12:47:08
Solid that.. Well done, Leeds.

18 Aug 2026 12:48:51
Sam Johnstone all day.

18 Aug 2026 14:29:08
Defo Sam Johnstone please.

18 Aug 2026 14:50:21
Agree on SJ. Guarantee it's the other bloke now then!. 😬🤣

18 Aug 2026 15:32:27
Of the two, I'd prefer Sam Johnstone for his EPL experience, but he's still recovering after shoulder surgery towards the end of last season, and so could be a bit of a risk.

18 Aug 2026 16:32:37
I wouldn't say no to either. Zetterstrom is excellent at penalties - could be very useful in any cup run.

18 Aug 2026 16:34:45
My bad! Just realised it's Zetterer as opposed to Zetterstrom from Derby - I'd rather have him over both of the others.

18 Aug 2026 21:35:15
Can confirm, it's Zetterer.

He's been miles better than Johnstone over the last few years anyway.

18 Aug 2026 23:08:41
How can you confirm its Zetterer exactly? The user BrightWhite on Waccoe is not reliable.

19 Aug 2026 07:49:11
According to the local press, Derby have received an offer from Monza for Zetterstrom. The figure is £2m plus a 50% sell-on clause. Sounds a low figure, and a bit of a bargain if true. He might go to Monza as No. 1, but at that price, he'd be a reasonable second keeper if he's prepared to accept that role.

19 Aug 2026 08:04:38
Wolves fans are generally pleased that Johnstone might be leaving. Think he's become too injury prone.

19 Aug 2026 08:35:57
Zetterstrom isnt a ball playing keeper, though, and Farke wants one as build up play starting from the GK is very important for him.

19 Aug 2026 09:01:40
Fair point, Witk.

19 Aug 2026 10:12:33
I read that Zeterer had snubbed us.
Could be wrong.

19 Aug 2026 11:00:41
Quite probable, LLF, as he's stated a need to be #1 wherever he goes.

19 Aug 2026 11:12:55
The only "reliable" source is an official announcement from ER. All others to be taken with a pinch of salt.

19 Aug 2026 11:14:37
Surely not, LLF. How can that be? 😆

19 Aug 2026 12:00:28
Absolutely, JR!

19 Aug 2026 13:26:03
As Longlostfan said, I also heard Zetterer has turned us down as he wants more first team opportunities, so Gazza's confirmation, possibly a little premature.

19 Aug 2026 13:58:13
It was one article that said he wanted to fight for his place, and it got parroted by aggregate sites and content creators. Piroe wanted to stay and fight for his place at Leeds, and was holding a West Ham scarf this morning.

Things change very quickly in football, especially when you are told, in no uncertain terms, that you're not in the manager's plans and replacements are coming in.

19 Aug 2026 19:16:36
It's Zetterer at Frankfurt, stop wondering about other keepers.

He's been a Bundesliga starter three seasons out the past five so he's a good pick.

20 Aug 2026 06:59:20
We aren't signing any goalkeeper until Perri leaves the club, that is a fact.

20 Aug 2026 08:09:57
Just a follow up to the above to say TheLeedsITK is very reputable on here. If he says Zetterer, then it's Zetterer! But Perri will need to move on first before he can be announced.