Leeds United have been given a major summer transfer boost, but that will depend on them being able to confirm their stay in the Premier League before a move can take place.
The relegation battle is in its final stages and the situation is much clearer for Leeds than it was just a few weeks ago.
Having spent much of the season looking over his shoulder, Leeds have given him some breathing room at the right time.
With just a few games left in the Premier League, they sit well outside the bottom three and, crucially, have widened the gap to staying within reach.
Early in the spring, they were dangerously close to trouble, sitting around 15th with only a small cushion between them and the drop zone.
With a current six-point advantage and only a few games remaining, another positive result could effectively seal their Premier League status.
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This change in position eased some of the tension around Elland Road.
Results haven’t always been perfect, but Daniel Farke’s side are unbeaten in their last five top-flight games and have done enough to keep Leeds in control of their own destiny.
At the same time, plans for next season are already underway and one name continues to surface.
Hidemasa Morita ready to join Leeds if confirmed alive
Hidemasa Morita is once again on Leeds’ radar after his well-documented attempt to sign the Japan international last summer.
According to Simon Jones of the Mail, Morita is ready to commit to Leeds as soon as it is mathematically confirmed that he is still alive.
The midfielder had interest from the club last year but chose to stay.
This time, the situation has changed as Morita’s contract expires at the end of 2025/2026, and a summer move is becoming more and more likely, with reports suggesting that Leeds are in pole position for Morita.
Morita, who is currently 30 years old, has shown consistent performance with Sporting CP this season.
He mainly acted as a defensive midfielder and featured regularly in all competitions, making 46 appearances and contributing one goal and five assists.
These numbers only tell part of the story. His real value lies in his tempo control, positioning and ability to break up opposition play.
Throughout his career, Morita has built a reputation as a reliable and disciplined midfielder.
Before moving to Portugal, he impressed with Kawasaki Frontale in Japan, where he won multiple national honors.
Since joining Sporting, he has achieved further success, including two Primeira Liga titles, and has won eight major honors in both Japan and Europe.
His championship history is a big part of his appeal.
Leeds aren’t just looking for talented players, they’re looking for players who understand how to compete and how to deal with pressure situations. Morita fits exactly that profile.
He played in title-winning teams, experienced European football and represented his country on the international stage 40 times.
Tactically, he could provide what Leeds have lacked at times this season and provide Farke with a solid replacement for captain Ethan Ampadu.
With his contract expiring, Morita will be available on a free transfer, making him a low-risk option with proven quality. In a market where fees continue to rise, such opportunities are difficult to ignore.
But for Leeds, everything still depends on whether he is confirmed alive.
Fortunately for Falke, that actually seems quite possible.
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He would be a great addition.
