Godwin ObajeLeeds United Close In on Double Transfer Swoop as Summer Plans Take Shape
Leeds United’s transfer activity is gathering pace, with a club source confirming that talks for two priority signings are “moving in the right direction”. As the Whites look to reshape their squad for the challenges ahead, securing these deals has become a key focus at Elland Road.
After narrowly missing out on promotion last season, Leeds are determined to strengthen areas that proved problematic. While the club remains tight-lipped on the identities of the two targets, it is understood they fit the blueprint that manager Daniel Farke and the recruitment team have outlined — a mix of proven Championship experience and untapped potential that can grow with the club.
A trusted source inside the club told Football365: “Discussions are positive and both deals are moving in the right direction. There’s always a few moving parts but we’re confident about the progress.”
Supporters have long called for reinforcements to add depth and resilience, particularly after a demanding campaign where injuries exposed a lack of options in key positions. The club’s willingness to act early this window should come as a welcome sign for fans still reeling from last term’s disappointment.
One of the mooted signings is believed to be a versatile defender, capable of operating both centrally and out wide — a profile that Farke is known to favour given his tactical flexibility. The other target is said to be an attacking option, potentially providing much-needed competition for places up front, where Leeds were at times overly reliant on a handful of senior players.
Although there is still work to be done before any announcements, the same source emphasised the board’s commitment to supporting Farke’s vision for the squad. “Everyone knows what the goal is,” the insider added. “Promotion has to be the aim. But we also need to build a team that can step up and compete once we’re back in the Premier League — not just make up the numbers.”
The double swoop could mark the start of a busy few weeks in West Yorkshire, with other departures and arrivals expected as the transfer window gathers momentum. Loan players returning to their parent clubs and fringe figures likely to move on should free up both wages and space in the dressing room for fresh faces.
Crucially, the mood within the camp remains positive. Training ground sources say the players have returned with a point to prove and a collective sense of unfinished business. With early signings potentially joining the squad for pre-season preparations, there is a clear intent to avoid last summer’s drawn-out recruitment frustrations.
For the fanbase, it’s a familiar mixture of optimism and caution. Leeds have seen ambitious plans unravel before, but many feel the current regime has learned lessons from recent missteps. Ensuring that deals get done efficiently and that new arrivals are integrated quickly could make the difference when the Championship season kicks off.
As the window rolls on, all eyes will be on Elland Road to see whether these two signings can be secured — and whether they will help deliver the return to the top flight that so many in the city crave.
For now, at least, “moving in the right direction” will have to do.
Godwin Obaje
