{"id":50656,"date":"2026-07-25T14:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/the-player-wants-to-join-leeds-rather-than-ajax-and-an-offer-has-been-made\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T14:06:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T18:06:25","slug":"the-player-wants-to-join-leeds-rather-than-ajax-and-an-offer-has-been-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/the-player-wants-to-join-leeds-rather-than-ajax-and-an-offer-has-been-made\/","title":{"rendered":"The player wants to join Leeds rather than Ajax and an offer has been made."},"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\/07\/25\/the-player-wants-to-join-leeds-rather-than-ajax-and-an-offer-has-been-made\/#Julian_Brandt_reveals_whether_he_prefers_Leeds_or_Ajax_on_offer\" >Julian Brandt reveals whether he prefers Leeds or Ajax on offer<\/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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/25\/the-player-wants-to-join-leeds-rather-than-ajax-and-an-offer-has-been-made\/#How_Leeds_were_able_to_sign_an_even_better_English_player_than_James_Trafford\" >How Leeds were able to sign an even better English player than James Trafford<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Leeds have spent much of the summer looking for players who can help them establish themselves in the Premier League, and Julian Brandt would undoubtedly be a great bet.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Daniel Farke&#8217;s side have already strengthened key areas of their squad, but injecting fresh creativity remains a priority for Los Blancos.<\/p>\n<p>Bringing in a player of Brunt&#8217;s experience and quality would immediately improve the level of the squad and provide valuable leadership in a dressing room that is still adjusting to the demands of England&#8217;s first team.<\/p>\n<p>Brandt is now 30 years old, but remains one of Germany&#8217;s best attacking midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>After joining Borussia Dortmund from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019, he spent seven seasons at Signal Iduna Park, making over 300 appearances in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>During that period, he scored over 120 goals and assists in total, helping Dortmund win the DFB Pokal and playing a key role in the club&#8217;s passage to the Champions League final.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to function as a number 10, wide playmaker or advanced midfielder has made him one of the Bundesliga&#8217;s most versatile attacking players.<\/p>\n<p>Brandt continued to show his quality in his final season at Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p>He finished with 7 goals and 4 assists in 25\/26 games, despite sharing playing time with a side change. Although he is no longer at the peak of his career, his vision, passing range, and intelligence on the ball are still his greatest strengths.<\/p>\n<p>That is why Leeds remained interested throughout the summer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"julian-brandt-makes-leeds-or-ajax-preference-clear-with-offer-made\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Julian_Brandt_reveals_whether_he_prefers_Leeds_or_Ajax_on_offer\"><\/span>\n                        <strong>Julian Brandt reveals whether he prefers Leeds or Ajax on offer<\/strong><br \/>\n               <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Sky Sports journalist Ginny Boswell, Brandt currently has contract offers from both Leeds and Ajax after his contract with Dortmund expires.<\/p>\n<p>According to Boswell, the former Germany international is understood to be in favor of a move to Elland Road as he is attracted by the opportunity to play in the Premier League for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n<p>However, the reporter added that Brandt would also be interested in a move to Serie A if a concrete offer is received in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>Signing a player of Brandt&#8217;s pedigree without paying a transfer fee would be shrewd business. Few clubs in the lower mid-tier of the Premier League have the opportunity to recruit a player who has played more than 300 games for Borussia Dortmund and has nearly 50 caps for Germany.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are still risks.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"w-promotion-offer promo-article-content-3\/4-depth w-promotion-widget\" data-popup=\"false\" data-sentinel-tracking=\"false\" style=\"min-height: 250px;\" data-promotion-zone=\"TmV3c2xldHRlciBBcnRpY2xlIENvbnRlbnQgV2lkZ2V0\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n                                        <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/static0.footballfancastimages.com\/assets\/promotions.ef3db480.css\"\/>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Brandt has never played outside Germany before and adjusting to the intensity of the Premier League will be a new challenge at the age of 30. His consistency has been questioned at times throughout his career, but any deal will almost certainly come with a hefty paycheck.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Leeds appear keen to explore opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Falke knows Brandt well from his time in German football, but Leeds&#8217; sporting department will recognize the value of adding an experienced international with the ability to create chances.<\/p>\n<p>Nothing has been agreed at this stage and competition continues.<\/p>\n<p>Ajax continue to offer the possibility of joining European football, and Serie A clubs could still join if they formally express interest, but the latest updates suggest Leeds are in a strong position.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"how-leeds-could-sign-bigger-english-talent-than-james-trafford-elliott\" 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=\"How_Leeds_were_able_to_sign_an_even_better_English_player_than_James_Trafford\"><\/span>\n<p>\t\t\tHow Leeds were able to sign an even better English player than James Trafford<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Leeds United are eyeing a new top English talent this summer.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leeds have spent much of the summer looking for players who can help them establish themselves in the Premier League, and Julian Brandt would undoubtedly be a great bet. 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