{"id":49170,"date":"2026-06-25T02:38:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/8m-star-wants-to-follow-wilson-at-leeds\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T02:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:38:51","slug":"8m-star-wants-to-follow-wilson-at-leeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/8m-star-wants-to-follow-wilson-at-leeds\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a38m star wants to follow Wilson at Leeds"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/8m-star-wants-to-follow-wilson-at-leeds\/#Leeds_prepare_to_make_8m_bid_for_talent_this_summer\" >Leeds prepare to make \u00a38m bid for talent this summer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/8m-star-wants-to-follow-wilson-at-leeds\/#Why_Elvedi_is_a_better_deal_for_Leeds_than_Charles\" >Why Elvedi is a better deal for Leeds than Charles<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/8m-star-wants-to-follow-wilson-at-leeds\/#Hes_Calvert-Lewin_too_Leeds_keen_to_sign_Premier_League_star\" >He&#8217;s Calvert-Lewin too: Leeds keen to sign Premier League star<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>After securing Premier League survival last season, the instructions for Leeds United this summer were clear: add quality over quantity to the first-team squad.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Farke&#8217;s side have proven they can disrupt some of the biggest teams in the division, but it will now be important to compete with them regularly.<\/p>\n<p>A push into European soccer must be a goal heading into the 2026\/27 season, and recent transfer connections highlight the talent of players the 49ers are targeting during this period.<\/p>\n<p>Players such as Ousmane Diomando and Reus Openda have both been linked with a move to Elland Road, and have been notable players in the Champions League in recent seasons.<\/p>\n<p>    The Whites have also agreed to sign star player Harry Wilson, 29, from Fulham on a free transfer. The player will join Wales&#8217; growing squad in Yorkshire.<\/p>\n<p>But Wilson&#8217;s impending arrival could be just the beginning of things. Recruitment appears to be in full swing now, with a number of other proven top-level talents gaining attention in recent days.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"leeds-prepare-bid-to-sign-pound-8m-talent-this-summer\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leeds_prepare_to_make_8m_bid_for_talent_this_summer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Leeds prepare to make \u00a38m bid for talent this summer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In an attempt to strengthen various areas of their senior ranks, Leeds have recently strengthened the signings of a number of players, including Southampton midfielder Shay Charles.<\/p>\n<p>Farke&#8217;s side have already rejected a \u00a320 million offer for the 22-year-old, who was highly rated after making 31 appearances in England&#8217;s second division last season.<\/p>\n<p>    Although their efforts have not seemed to bear fruit in recent days, it is reported that a new offer is expected to be made for the youngster in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>However, Charles is not the only player who could be the subject of new offers, with Borussia M\u00f6nchengladbach centre-back Nico Elvedi once again attracting their attention.<\/p>\n<p>According to Football Insider, Leeds are said to be preparing an offer to sign the 29-year-old, who is currently playing for Switzerland at the ongoing World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>According to the newspaper, the player himself is open to a move to Yorkshire this summer after playing under Farke during his time as Bundesliga manager.<\/p>\n<p>Other media outlets have also confirmed that the Whites are interested in signing the centre-back, with an \u00a38m transfer fee being mooted to secure him this summer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-elvedi-would-be-a-better-signing-than-charles-for-leeds\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Elvedi_is_a_better_deal_for_Leeds_than_Charles\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Why Elvedi is a better deal for Leeds than Charles<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reported interest in midfielder Charles from a number of Premier League clubs clearly highlights that he is a player capable of stepping up in each department.<\/p>\n<p>    Despite playing in the second tier last season, he gained important experience during Saints&#8217; FA Cup campaign, playing against several teams in England&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>The Northern Ireland international scored the winning goal against eventual Premier League winners Arsenal, and then highlighted his all-round qualities despite his defensive role.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is currently unclear how much Tonder Eckert&#8217;s side will be able to demand for the 22-year-old star after a \u00a320m offer was rejected in recent days.<\/p>\n<p>He would provide a youthful option in the midfield department, but Elvedi&#8217;s move would undoubtedly be the bigger coup for Farke and Leeds this window.<\/p>\n<p>    The Swiss international has been a consistent performer on the international stage in recent years, going on to amass an impressive 69 caps for his country.<\/p>\n<p>He has also spent the past 11 years in the Bundesliga, making 22 appearances in European competition, and has shown he has the ability to be a consistent star at the top level.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s the kind of quality we need at Elland Road this summer, especially if Los Blancos are to develop for the 2025\/26 season and reach the next level under Farke&#8217;s guidance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\" scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Nico Elvedi &#8211; Bundesliga statistics (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Statistics (every 90)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>tally<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>games played<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>33<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>goals and assists<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Pass accuracy<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>92%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>accurate long ball<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>2.8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>won a duel<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>61%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Contribution in defense<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>11.6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>The tackle I made<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>1.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>Clearance has occurred<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align:center\">\n<p>8.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<p>A switch to a back three in recent seasons has seen the likes of Joe Rodon, Xhaka Bihor and Pascal Strujk flourish, but significant depth is desperately needed.<\/p>\n<p>Described as &#8220;world class&#8221; by former coach Eugen Polanski, Elvedi ranked in the top 14% of European defenders in defensive contribution per 90 points last season.<\/p>\n<p>His 8.2 clearances per 90 was the highest of any player in Leeds&#8217; senior ranks, and also placed him in the top 10% of players in Germany&#8217;s top flight.<\/p>\n<p>The 29-year-old showed his all-round ability in possession, completing 92% of his pass attempts, of which 2.8 were long balls into the attacking area.<\/p>\n<p>    The recent interest in Charles highlights Leeds&#8217; ambition to invest in promising young talent who can flourish in Yorkshire and become a mainstay for many years to come.<\/p>\n<p>However, a deal for Elvedi would give the club the proven talent they need to make an immediate impact at Elland Road and push the team further up the ladder in 2026\/27.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a38 million is an incredible amount of business for a player of his quality and experience and could be remembered as one of England&#8217;s summer signings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"another-calvert-lewin-leeds-desperate-to-seal-harry-wilson-transfer\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                        <\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hes_Calvert-Lewin_too_Leeds_keen_to_sign_Premier_League_star\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tHe&#8217;s Calvert-Lewin too: Leeds keen to sign Premier League star<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Leeds could re-appoint Lewin against Dominic Calvert this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After securing Premier League survival last season, the instructions for Leeds United this summer were clear: add quality over quantity to the first-team squad. Daniel Farke&#8217;s side have proven they can disrupt some of the biggest teams in the division, but it will now be important to compete with them regularly. 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