Leeds United’s surge in the transfer window has continued on Tuesday as Daniel Farke’s side open talks to sign an Aston Villa defender.
Things began to move over the weekend as Leeds planned a bid to sign Jaka Bijol, a giant from Slovenia and Udinese. Leeds is prepared to pay the 62-time Slovenian star’s asking fee because he is eager to leave Udinese.
Then, it was reported that Leeds had bid £22 million to buy Habib Diarra, a Senegal international, from Strasbourg, where Liam Rosenior played. The YEP verified that both players’ moves were accurate. Santi Aouna, a journalist for Foot Mercato, has an update for Leeds on Tuesday morning that makes it apparent that the Whites are trying to sign a player from Aston Villa to replace Junior Firpo.
Leeds begins negotiations to acquire Alex Moreno, a defender for Aston Villa.
Since Firpo’s contract is set to expire at the end of the current campaign, it is now generally expected that he will depart Leeds this summer. According to reports, the Dominican Republic star is negotiating with AC Milan and Lyon, two of Europe’s biggest teams.
A number of left-backs, including Konstantinos Tsimikas of Liverpool, have been linked to Leeds. However, Aouna claims that Leeds has now begun negotiations to sign Aston Villa’s 32-year-old left-back Alex Moreno. After spending the 2024–25 season on loan at Nottingham Forest, Moreno—who cost £13.3 million to join in January 2023 at Villa—made just 19 appearances across all competitions. His future is uncertain as he returns to Villa. Aouna claims that Leeds has started negotiations to sign the former full-back for Betis. According to the French reporter, Betis, Burnley, and Sociedad are also interested, and contact occurred in the previous few hours.
In the summer, Leeds added Álex Moreno to their list of potential new left-handers. The initial touch occurred within the last few hours. Burnley, Betis, and Real Sociedad all like his profile, but they haven’t made an official offer yet, according to Aouna.
In fact, Alex Moreno debuted in the Premier League against Leeds.
Moreno was an early substitute in one of Jesse Marsch’s last games as Leeds manager after being acquired by Unai Emery’s Villa two and a half years prior. After ten minutes, Moreno took Lucas Digne’s place. Leon Bailey and Emi Buendia, who may also join Daniel Farke at Elland Road in the upcoming weeks and months, scored goals in the match that Villa Park won 2-1. Although Patrick Bamford gave Leeds a late goal, Willy Gnonto’s outstanding performance on Leeds’ left is likely what many remember most about the match. Moreno might now make a full comeback and sign with Leeds this summer.
There is a new development about Tammy Abraham’s future as Leeds United continues to pursue a £21.5 million deal.
For Leeds United to have any chance of staying in the Premier League, they need a reliable striker. Joel Piroe could have the solution, but the Dutchman also struggled when it mattered most.
Leeds had a really strong performance with 19 goals, but in the big picture, the top division is a very other ball game. Tammy Abraham is someone who has been there and done it. Her future at parent club Roma appears questionable, as Leeds is considering a £21.5 million deal for Abraham. With so much going on at Roma right now, an update has surfaced that suggests Leeds should be keeping an eye on Abraham.
Tammy Abraham, a target for Leeds United, has received a new update.
Abraham has scored 21 goals in the two seasons he has played a significant role for Chelsea, demonstrating his value at this level. The 27-year-old has been treated well by Italy, and even though he scored some crucial goals, a return to the Premier League may be imminent.
Abraham’s salary was criticised for being too much, but the 49ers may use the striker as the face of their ambitious endeavour. However, since Roma hired Gian Piero Gasperini as their new manager, there will be a delay in the Whites’ ability to make a move. According to Corriere Dello Sport, Gasperini is currently “assessing Abraham before making a final decision regarding the striker.”
The evaluation is expected to start in the second week of July after the 27-year-old returns from his loan at Milan.
Leeds should wait for Abraham until July.
Despite the exorbitant cost of Abraham’s arrival, the 49ers will probably rely on loan agreements this summer. The owners can concentrate on their expected low-cost acquisitions while the striker might make a statement. Although it’s unknown if Abraham would accept a transfer to Elland Road, Leeds would need to react fast given his prior performances.
Given Abraham’s credentials, it is not surprising that he would have competition, but the Premier League might be the ideal revitalising environment since his time overseas seems to be ebbing away. The 27-year-old’s abilities will be well known to supporters, particularly following his loan stint with Aston Villa.
He is Daniel Farke’s ideal answer to his goal-scoring issues, and July will be the ideal time to make an attack.
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