Leeds United

Latest updates

  1. 'A no-brainer' deal but do Whites need transfers now?published at 08:09 BST 10 June

    Your views banner
    Manor Solomon poses for a photo with the Championship trophy Image source, Getty Images

    We asked for your views on whether Leeds United need to act urgently in the transfer market, as the first of the two transfer windows comes to a close on Tuesday.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Dave: It would be nice to get a couple of signings sealed in this first window, as the longer a player is with us before next season begins the better. That said, the squad won't be back in training for a good while yet, so there's no reason to panic. I think the players we'll be in for are likely to be those where a lot of wheeling and dealing needs to be done, as we can't throw £120m at specific targets. I expect many of our signings will come at the back end of the second window rather than late in this one. I have faith it will be worth the wait.

    Nick: Surely the most straightforward work is getting Manor Solomon secured back at Elland Road. There are so many other links and possibilities out there, but this seems like a no-brainer. I'm not sure what the hold up is.

    Boris: I don't expect any signings until after 1 July, when the new financial year starts for clubs.

    Philip: We definitely want one addition, just to prove that we're not going to sit on our hands over the opportunity! It would give hope to the fans that, despite the setbacks, we are interested in becoming a Premier League team and not a yo-yo team.

    Kevin: Leeds are so frustrating at transfer time. Things always seem to go to the wire. Nottingham Forest went mad a few season back signing players right through the windows - and ultimately it has paid off. It gives players time to settle in and gel, so pull your fingers out Leeds!

  2. Follow transfer deadline daypublished at 08:02 BST 10 June

    Graphic for transfer deadline day with all Premier League club badges on it

    Today is the first of two transfer deadline days this summer as the window shuts for seven days before reopening on 16 June.

    In a change to the summer transfer window norm, it opened early to allow clubs involved in the Fifa Club World Cup 10 days to sign players for inclusion in the competition.

    Whether it turns out to be a day of transfer action or a pretty quiet one for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.

    Follow our live text coverage throughout the day here

    And keep up to date with all the latest news, views and transfers for your club

  3. 'Diarra would be an ambitious signing'published at 17:53 BST 9 June

    Adonis Storr
    Fan writer

    Leeds United fan's voice banner
    Habib Diarra in action for Senegal against Republic of IrelandImage source, Getty Images

    Leeds fans will get perhaps their first glimpse of potential new signing Habib Diarra when England play his Senegal side at Wembley on Tuesday.

    The White's £22m bid was reported by L'Equipe, external over the weekend, and is the first concrete offer that has come to light since this summer's window began.

    The 21-year-old Diarra is a box-to-box midfielder who is strong in and out of possession and he progresses the ball with trickery in transition.

    Despite his age, the Senegal international has three years of Ligue 1 experience, including captaining Strasbourg last season, and his four goals and five assists were the biggest contribution of his young career.

    United owners 49ers Enterprises are known for going about their transfer business very quietly.

    Signings like Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani happened with very few rumours before those transfers were completed.

    The 49ers see this strategy as crucial to securing the best deals they can for the club.

    Midfield was arguably the Whites strongest area in last year's record-breaking 100-point season. Club captain Ampadu, instant fan favourite Ao Tanaka, Illia Gruev and loanee Joe Rothwell formed a brick wall in the Leeds engine room.

    But United have lost Rothwell and, with the Premier League being a huge step up, it is vital the team is strengthened in all areas.

    Diarra would be an ambitious signing and the size of their opening bid is a measure of what the club think of him.

    Having risen through Strasbourg's academy to captain them into Europe, Diarra may need convincing.

    But the Peacocks proved with May's parade what a sleeping giant they are, and Leeds in the Premier League are a tempting proposition for anyone.

    Find more from Adonis Storr at The Roaring Peacock, external

  4. 🎧A week for gardening - but still plenty to discusspublished at 16:33 BST 9 June

    Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast graphic

    No signings, no departures and no new kits - but still plenty for BBC Radio Leeds' Jonny Buchan and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix to discuss on the latest episode of the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.

    The pair discuss Max Wober's comments on his potential exit, chat about what additions the Whites will need to stay up and answer questions from listeners.

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

    Listen on BBC Sounds banner
  5. 🎧 Rise of American ownership in English footballpublished at 11:07 BST 9 June

    American ownership in football

    It is not just at the top of the Premier League where American ownership has a foothold in English football.

    Twenty years on from the Glazer takeover of Manchester United, one third of the 72 EFL clubs now have either majority or minority US backers.

    In a special episode of BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast, Kelly Cates is joined by a group of experts to investigate whether this trend is likely to continue.

    Listen on BBC Sounds

    Banner of BBC Sounds
  6. Do you want business on deadline day?published at 08:35 BST 9 June

    Have your say banner

    On Tuesday, the first of two summer transfer windows will come to a close.

    So, do you expect business to be done at Leeds United before the deadline? Do you want players to come in or exit? If so, what or who do you think is needed?

    Let us know

  7. 'One last promotion party before looking to challenge ahead'published at 16:00 BST 6 June

    Lewis Deighton
    Fan writer

    Leeds fan voice

    After five weeks on cloud nine, the Premier League table has officially refreshed for next season and Leeds United are alphabetically 11th - stop the count!

    The Kaiser Chiefs gig at Temple Newsam, celebrating 20 years of their debut album "Employment", felt like one last promotion party before attention turned to the challenge ahead.

    Adopted club anthem "I Predict a Riot" featured twice on the night - as Leeds' number nine turned guitarist Patrick Bamford took stage for a one-off performance with the band. The Championship trophy was present too, along with a crop of Bielsa-era players.

    All three clubs promoted from the Championship have gone straight back down in each of the past two seasons, and so we are led to believe that any prospect of Leeds surviving is doubtful.

    I think if you unpack it, none of the clubs promoted in that time have had any big-club pull or mentality to do some smart, serious business in the transfer window. Leeds and Sunderland will both have that.

    Raphinha, for what he has gone on to achieve, is undoubtedly up there with the most ground-breaking transfers out of the Premier League since Gareth Bale in 2013 - having only spent two seasons at Elland Road.

    The sheer scale of Leeds United, its rich history and renowned fanbase, means they are naturally a more favoured TV selection for the numbers generated. All this, accompanied with the foundations in place and money at play, makes Leeds the more appetising stage for a certain type of player.

    Another factor next season is that nine clubs have qualified for European football, which will perhaps give Leeds an edge in games against weakened or fatigued sides.

  8. The Championship's improvement table for 2024-25published at 13:46 BST 5 June

    Ben Ashton
    BBC Sport England

    Graphic showing the Championship's top six most improved teams in terms of points tallies, which are Sunderland +20, Blackburn +13, Leeds +10, Millwall +7 Bristol City +6 and Coventry +5Image source, Getty Images

    The 2024-25 Championship season might be over but there are many ways to analyse and reflect on the campaign that has gone before us.

    Not every club can go up but if there are signs a team is moving in the right direction, it can still be considered good progress - or quite the opposite if things are on the slide.

    Here is a look at how each of the 18 sides who were in the Championship for the past two seasons got on points wise compared to the 2023-24 campaign.

    It perhaps comes as no surprise that Sunderland, who won promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs, recorded the most significant improvement after finishing 16th in 2023-24 and picked up 20 more points.

    Despite a tumultuous season off the field, Blackburn were the second most improved side in the division, gaining 13 points on the previous campaign as they missed out on the play-offs by just two points.

    Leeds racked up 90 points in 2023-24 but somehow still managed a 10-point improvement as they hit the 100 mark on their way to winning the title in their best-ever season in the second tier.

    Millwall's seven-point improvement was enough to help them finish five places higher in eighth, but they fell short of the top six by two points.

    Meanwhile, Bristol City were only six points better off but managed to climb five places and claim a play-off spot, recording their best Championship finishing position since 2007-08.

    Coventry also only improved by five points but were able to jump from ninth to fifth, perhaps showing just how fine the margins can be in the Championship when it comes to securing a play-off berth.

    At the bottom...

    Graphic showing the Championship's six least improved teams in terms of points tallies, which are Hull -21, Cardiff -18, Norwich -16, Preston -13, West Brom -11 and Plymouth -5
Image source, Getty Images

    You might want to look away now, Hull City fans.

    The Tigers went backwards more than any other side compared to the previous season under Liam Rosenior, dropping from seventh place and three points outside the play-offs to only escaping relegation on goal difference on the final day.

    Cardiff went from mid-table in 2023-24 to rock bottom and will drop down to League One for the first time in 22 years. It is pretty clear to see why as the Bluebirds picked up 18 fewer points compared to the previous season.

    Norwich tumbled to 13th place after finishing in the play-offs a year before - an underperformance which ultimately cost Johannes Hoff Thorup his job as head coach.

    Preston were 10 points off the play-off places in 2023-24 but picked up 13 fewer points under Paul Heckingbottom in what was their worst season since they were relegated from the Championship in 2010-11.

    The Lilywhites' downturn was largely due to a major dip in form in the latter stages of the campaign, picking up only one win from their final 15 games (D7 L7) to avoid the drop by just one point.

    West Bromwich Albion endured a disappointing season - for a club which always harbours ambitions of plying its trade in the top flight - with an 11-point drop off.

    Albion's final points tally of 64 was their worst in the Championship since 1999-2000.

    Plymouth may have only been five points worse off than they were in 2023-24 but having survived on the final day that season, there were to be no such heroics this time around and their two-year stint in the second tier is over.

    And the rest...

    Graphic showing the Championship's six middle teams in terms of points tallies, which are Sheffield Wednesday +5, Swansea +4, Watford +1, QPR 0, Middlesbrough -5, Stoke City -5Image source, Getty Images

    *All data based only on teams who were in the Championship in 2023-24 and 2024-25

  9. Why Leeds 'need to be studying opponents now'published at 12:25 BST 5 June

    Nedum Onuoha, BBC Sport columnist banner
    Leeds United players celebrate on the busImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for your questions for BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha on your Premier League club.

    Richard asked what the hardest parts of adapting to the Premier League are after securing promotion.

    In the Championship, the team with the best players will more often than not end up near the top of the league because there is such a disparity.

    In the Premier League, every team has international players and they all have experience of being there. They all keep themselves in top shape, know ways to win, know ways to manage games and get over the line, and they are all coached really well.

    The Premier League is now a hotbed for the world's best coaches so the separation between managers is not as big as you find in the Championship.

    All established Premier League clubs have expectations and big budgets. The nature of the players, the facilities, the understanding, the belief - it all plays into it.

    With Leeds coming back up, I like that they have experienced it not long ago, and had a season when they stayed up. They have had a feel of being an underdog on a week-to-week basis and not being expected to win most matches.

    Outside the Premier League, we sometimes focus on the teams at the top of the league, see how good they are and somewhat disregard the rest.

    In the top flight they are the top 20 teams in the country. You do not realise how good every side is until it is your club promoted and playing against them every week.

    On paper, the teams in the lower half have better players than the side just promoted with 100 points.

    Everyone in the Premier League is good and Leeds need to find a way to get points as quickly as possible.

    They also need to be studying opponents now. I guarantee teams will be studying them, and the games they are targeting to get points from will be tougher than they think.

    Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward

  10. Expectations, balancing books and little room for errorpublished at 08:43 BST 5 June

    Adam Pope
    BBC Radio Leeds reporter

    Leeds United expert view banner

    As I was walking into the office a smiling Leeds United supporter shouted "Any transfer news Popey?" And so it starts.

    The window is ajar, well until 7pm on 10 June at least, when it slams shut before flying open again on 16 June until whatever alternative onomatopoeia can be found to describe the sound of it being forcibly closed again on 1 September at 19:00 BST.

    By that time Leeds will have been linked with a host of players which would have the pen running out on Santa's Christmas wish list. It's classic economics: The Problem of Scarcity - Unlimited Wants and Finite Resources.

    Leeds will strengthen the squad to survive and then hopefully thrive in the Premier League. Fans have felt emboldened by reports that the Elland Road board are raising £120m from investors by a new share issue. Their hopes that all of that and more will be spent on players needs to be tempered though because there is a stadium redevelopment to be funded simultaneously.

    A further dash of realism was added by renowned football finance expert Kieran Maguire who told the BBC that Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) will require United "to box clever in terms of recruitment" and that "spending £100m is just about feasible." Remember also that last year's revenue from player trading has to be be balanced against the £142m still owed for previous transfers.

    Goalkeeper is a key area it seems. Illan Meslier remains under contract for another year even if his credit with much of the fanbase has expired. Deposed by Karl Darlow for the run-in last season, it could be time for Meslier, 25, to move on. Chelsea's Djorde Petrovic is one name that is circulating with Blues boss Enzo Maresca keen on taking Meslier's compatriot Mike Maignan from AC Milan, which could precipitate an exit for the Serbia international from Stamford Bridge. But the Serie A outfit and Leeds' Premier League rivals AFC Bournemouth are also understood to be interested in Petrovic, who spent last season on loan at French League 1 side Strasbourg.

    You can make a case that Leeds need signings in virtually every position and to help improve leverage in the market there may be an opportunity to raise funds - bar the obvious sale of an established first teamer - by moving on youth players who have low amortised values, because little or no transfer fee was paid for them initially. Whatever price they are then sold for can be counted as almost 'pure profit' in the accounts (as was the case for Archie Gray's £40m sale to Spurs for example.)

    In that category fall several candidates such as Mateo Joseph, who the club rejected a £10m offer for from La Liga's Real Betis in January. He has been linked with Strasbourg. Joseph, 21, began last season as Leeds' main striker and although he performed well for Spain's under 21s he did not make the progress envisaged over the entire campaign. Returning from loan spells are Joe Gelhardt, Sam Greenwood and Darko Gyabi, who all remain under contract and therefore have some value. Their futures may lie elsewhere, but, it is difficult to believe the combined fees fetched for them would help to significantly add to United's spending power and counteract the £61m loss the club is permitted to make under PSR this year as it stands.

    Winger Jack Harrison in particular is interesting. Having had two seasons on loan at Everton he now has 170 Premier League appearances under his belt. Harrison, 28, has not rediscovered his peak seen under Marcelo Bielsa, and, will require a tough skin to convince those that believe he should not see out the remaining three years of his deal at Elland Road after leaving the club post relegation in 2023. But he's a ready made winger, already on the books and is naturally left-footed in a position now vacated by Manor Solomon's return to Spurs.

    So all eyes turn to managing director Robbie Evans, sporting director Adam Underwood and manager Daniel Farke as to how a competitive squad is created in time for mid August. The English philosopher and logician Carveth Read is credited with the quote "it is better to be vaguely right than precisely wrong." When it comes to the less than exact science of recruitment this summer United chairman Paraag Marathe is taking the sentiment further: "You've got to nail your transfers," he told us after sealing the Championship title.

    The margin for error by the management team is slim but the weight of expectation, as always, will be enough to break the scales!

    Listen to West Yorkshire Sport Daily, weeknights at 18:00, and subscribe to BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast on BBC Sounds

  11. Leeds can't win every race...published at 14:23 BST 4 June

    Leeds United players race against a Red Bull F1 carImage source, Leeds United

    Leeds United may have won the Championship and secured a place in the Premier League but it turns out there's at least one race their players couldn't come out on top in.

    Three of the club's fastest players - Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt - took on the challenge of sprinting against a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 car, steered by F2 driver Arvid Lindblad.

    The flying footballers initially looked like they may have too much in the tank for the machine in a race which went from penalty box to penalty box and back on the Elland Road turf.

    The car easily won the day, taking control as all parties raced back to their starting penalty box.

    Ramazani said: "The only thing better would be getting in the car. I love F1. I went to the Monaco Grand Prix last week, which was a bucket list moment for me. I used to play F1 games on the console when I was younger, so it was surreal to be next to a real car and race against it."

    In May of 2024, Red Bull secured a minority ownership stake in Leeds United, and took over as their front-of-shirt sponsor.

    Willy Gnonto, Largie Ramazani and Isaac Schmidt of Leeds United alongside the Championship trophy and Red Bull driver Arvid Lindblad.Image source, Leeds United
  12. Leeds owners 'can't spend wildly' so 'need to be cute and clever'published at 07:07 BST 4 June

    Daniel Farke embraces Paraag Marathe, Chairman of LeedsImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Radio Leeds' Adam Pope says club owners 49ers Enterprises will have to be "cute and clever" with summer recruitment following a BBC article with football finance expert Kieran Maguire that suggested a £100m transfer spend could be possible.

    Speculation over the funds available to Leeds has intensified since a US-based consortium, including the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, completed a multi-million pound takeover of Scottish Premiership side Rangers.

    Chairman Paraag Marathe will work as Rangers' new vice-chairman alongside his existing position at Elland Road.

    "The interesting thing for me is I read an article over the weekend pertinent to Leeds by Kieran Maguire, who is really good," Pope told the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast.

    "He has looked at what everybody can spend in the Premier League and he mentioned Leeds might be looking at £100m to spend at the top end.

    "This doesn't really go that far because they had two years in the Championship so this year of the three-year cycle they can afford to lose £61m.

    "You can't spend wildly so people who are talking about what the owners are putting into Rangers and what they're not putting into Leeds - there are limits. £100m doesn't sound a right lot so they have to be cute, they have to be clever."

    The podcast team were also keen to reflect on a day of celebration in the city before turning total attention to next season, after fans and players attended a huge Kaiser Chiefs gig on Saturday.

    "The fact it was a whole day of celebrations rather than just jamming it into two hours was so good," Pope added. "The whole day felt like one big celebration.

    "It has been a great year and this was the culmination of two great weeks following Leeds going up and the Bristol City game and then the Plymouth game to win the league with all the drama.

    "It just felt like that period of celebration was all extended until this."

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

  13. What do you want to know about Leeds?published at 16:31 BST 3 June

    Have your say banner
    Leeds United banner at Elland RoadImage source, Getty Images

    After a two-year absence, Leeds United are back in the Premier League and attention is already turning to the new season ahead.

    Over the summer, your Whites club page will be bringing you all the latest news, views and updates around transfers, players and the club.

    So, with that in mind, we want to know what you would like to know about Leeds this summer.

    Is there a player you want to know more about? Information on pre-season? What the club's plans might be in the transfer window?

    Let us know here and we will do our best to find out

    If you haven't already, if you're on the BBC Sport app, tap the bell icon and sign up for news alerts to make sure you do not miss a beat.

    And if signed in on a browser, hit 'Follow' at the top of this page and you will start seeing more content about your club on your BBC Sport homepage.

  14. 'Leeds must learn from the errors of the past'published at 12:12 BST 3 June

    Adonis Storr
    Fan writer

    Leeds United fan's voice banner
    Daniel Farke and Paraag MaratheImage source, Getty Images

    On January 22 2022 when Leeds lined up against Newcastle at Elland Road, their bench consisted entirely of youth players.

    Goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson was joined by outfield players Tyler Roberts, Lewis Bate, Joe Gelhardt, Leo Hjelde, Stuart McKinstry, Liam McCarron, Kris Moore and Nohan Kenneh.

    Five games later, and after a run of only two wins in 12, Marcelo Bielsa was sacked.

    That season was United's second back in the Premier League and it is still baffling there was not more investment after finishing ninth the previous campaign.

    Strength in depth was a huge problem under Marcelo. The Argentine liked a small squad but his attitude and a lack of available transfer funds left Leeds lacking proper experienced back-ups.

    Whites' owners 49ers Enterprises and Daniel Farke cannot afford to make this mistake.

    Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe also knows the consequences of leaving business too late in the window.

    Before last season's NFL campaign, the 49ers' negotiations with their wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk took almost the entire summer - meaning he was unable to train with the squad. Both Aiyuk's form and the team suffered.

    Leeds must learn from the errors of the past.

    In the out-of-contract Junior Firpo and Sam Byram, United know what they can expect. The pair are settled here and would be superior back-up to untested youth players.

    Manor Solomon is another of last season's squad who it would make sense to bring back.

    Meanwhile, Leeds have had a long-term interest in bringing Aston Villa's Emi Buendia to Elland Road. The player has worked under Farke before and a loan may suit both clubs.

    These are the kinds of transfers that will add depth and can and should be done early, so the club can then focus on bringing in the quality needed to avoid a relegation scrap.

    Find more from Adonis Storr at The Roaring Peacock, external

  15. Patrick Bamford: The Sixth Kaiser Chief?published at 08:09 BST 3 June

    Media caption,

    On the latest episode of the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix spoke about Patrick Bamford, who joined the band on stage to play guitar for their gig in Leeds.

    Bamford told Rix that he does not have guitar lessons, and taught himself to play the instrument from watching videos on YouTube.

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

  16. Ask our pundit - send in your questionspublished at 19:51 BST 2 June

    BBC Sport columnist Nedum Onuoha

    BBC Sport pundit Nedum Onuoha has given us his insight and opinion every fortnight on your Premier League club throughout this season.

    But this week, he's in the hotseat for your questions.

    Maybe ask him who should be on your club's radar this summer, or where a rumoured target or new signing might fit into the team.

    Perhaps see what he thinks about how successful a new recruit might be, who it is vital to keep, or what is needed to make next season a success.

    Send in your questions here and we'll put a selection to him

  17. Are Leeds best equipped to survive? Premier League Q&Apublished at 15:47 BST 2 June

    Daniel Farke managing LeedsImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Sport football news reporter Nick Mashiter has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.

    Sean asked: Of the three promoted teams, which will survive if any and why? If so, who do you consider is in danger of dropping into the bottom three?

    Nick Mashiter: The gulf between the Premier League and the Championship is only growing, as we have seen in the last two seasons.

    The quality in the Championship has dropped over the last few years too, owing to a number of factors like Brexit limiting the pool of players. Although the introduction of the Elite Significant Contribution (ESC) system in 2023 helps. That allows clubs to sign foreign players who can make a significant contribution, even if they don't meet Governing Body Endorsement requirements.

    There are others like the financial issues Covid caused - though they have ended this season - and Premier League clubs hoarding more players as the amount of games increases.

    That's a small tangent...

    Out of the promoted clubs, Leeds seem the strongest to survive. Daniel Farke knows how unforgiving the Premier League is after his struggles at Norwich and that experience alone - maybe he will adapt more - will help Leeds in any battle to stay up.

    Follow the Q&A and the rest of the day's football news here

    An image detailing how to follow your Premier League team on BBC Sport: "On the app? Tap the bell icon to get news about your club sent to you. Signed in on a browser? Hit 'Follow' to stay up to date.
  18. 🎧 Trophy celebrations and transfer businesspublished at 15:20 BST 2 June

    Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast graphic

    In the latest Don't Go To Bed Just Yet, the team look back on Leeds United rounding off their promotion party alongside bassist Simon Rix at the Kaiser Chiefs' Temple Newsam gig on Saturday.

    There was a trophy lift and striker Patrick Bamford showed off his guitar skills as the team celebrated their Championship title.

    Also on this week's show, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Rix look ahead to what business the Whites could be doing this summer as they prepare for their Premier League return.

    Listen to the full episode on BBC Sounds

    Listen on BBC Sounds banner
  19. What can promoted clubs spend this summer?published at 14:11 BST 2 June

    Steve Sutcliffe
    BBC Sport journalist

    Close up of Premier League trophy crownImage source, Getty Images

    Having been in the Championship for two years out of the past three, Burnley may need to be conservative with their PSR loss limited to £61m.

    Aside from Sunderland, the Clarets are the only Premier League side yet to go above the £20m mark in a single player purchase.

    The Black Cats' return to the top flight via the play-offs comes with the knowledge they will be able to reinforce significantly for the step up in class that awaits.

    Enzo le Fee's loan move from Roma in January included an obligation-to-buy clause and the French midfielder could well kick-start a recruitment drive with Sunderland in good financial shape.

    "Since being relegated from the Premier League in 2017, Sunderland have not spent more than £10m in a single year on player signings, despite receiving parachute payments, and they have only made losses of £18m in the last two seasons," said football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

    Leeds, who finished top of the second tier are in a less fortunate position.

    "They will have to box clever in terms of recruitment," continued Maguire.

    "Spending £100m is just about feasible."

    Read more about the early transfer window and what each Premier League club can spend this summer

  20. Signings and sales - your transfer window prioritiespublished at 10:04 BST 31 May

    Your views banner
    Daniel Farke lifting Championship trophyImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for you to tell us what Leeds need to do in the summer transfer window.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Clan: I hope we don't fall into the trap of signing 30-plus out-of-contract players who have been 'let go' by other teams. Yes, we will need experienced PL players but not ones who are already a yard off the pace and are usually injury prone!

    Mark: We need to bring in established Premier League quality players. I would get Kalvin Phillips back where he belongs and Callum Wilson would be a good solid addition, as well as an experienced goalkeeper.

    Andrew: We have a lot of attacking options, so the frontline, barring another useful, proven striker, doesn't need much improvement. The midfield should be built around Tanaka, and we desperately need a quality attacking midfielder to hold the ball and create/score goals. Bogle will need back-up in the RB position, and depending on who moves on we may need to look at wing-back options. The goalkeeper situation is an interesting one. Meslier is an excellent shotstopper but other aspects of his game are lacking. Darlow is a great all-rounder and has played in the Premier League. If Meslier moves on, we either need to trust in Darlow and bring a quality back-up in, or go the whole hog and sign a proven, high-quality goalkeeper.

    Gary: First on the list of outgoings has to be Bamford. I can't understand why he is even in the squad, let alone being used as a substitute. Should have gone two seasons ago. Harrison next out of the door followed by Aaronson and Meslier. First signing has to be Solomon, followed by the two deadly strikers we have needed since we were last promoted. It's vital to give Ramazani his chance and have Pirou as back-up.

    Mark: We need to forget about 'marquee signings' because we can't afford the wages - yet. For this summer, it needs to be top prospects in their early 20s and decent, Premier League battle-hardened free agents in their early 30s. We nail five or six of those and we stay up. Forecastable income... and then we can start paying the big wages and look to creep into the top eight. It's going to be hard.

    Mel: We all know we need to strengthen in certain areas on the pitch. The problem will be attracting players who know they will be in a battle all season to avoid relegation. We can't afford to have injury-prone players. We may be able to get some experienced ones with an incentivised contract ie. if we stay up they get a big bonus. I'm sure those searches/negotiations are already well under way.

    Ian: Keep Manor Soloman, but don't pay more than £20m for him. A new goalkeeper, centre-back, number 10 and centre-forward needed.

  21. Marathe takes on Rangers rolepublished at 13:49 BST 30 May

    Paraag Marathe looks on with Leeds scarfImage source, Getty Images

    Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe is to take up a new position at Scottish Premiership side Rangers.

    Marathe will work in the role of the club's new vice-chairman alongside his existing position at Elland Road.

    The news comes after Leeds' owners, San Francisco 49ers Enterprises, completed a multi-million pound takeover at Ibrox led by private healthcare tycoon Andrew Cavenagh, who will become Rangers' chairman.

    Marathe has been on the Whites' board of directors for five years, serving as vice-chairman for over two years before taking on the role as chairman.

    He was a key figure in leading the club's ownership transition to 49ers Enterprises in July 2023.

  22. What needs to happen in the transfer window?published at 12:16 BST 30 May

    Have your say banner
    Daniel FarkeImage source, Getty Images

    The transfer window opens on Sunday - albeit for 10 days initially, mainly so sides competing in the Club World Cup can get early business done - before reopening for the rest of the summer on 16 June.

    As Leeds head back into the Premier League, are there certain players you are desperate for them to sign, or an area of the squad that needs improving? Or maybe holding on to a key player is your biggest priority.

    And what about sales - who needs to go?

    So over to you... what names need bringing in and shipping out?

    Let us know here

  23. When will the 2025-26 Premier League fixtures be released? published at 08:21 BST 29 May

    The Premier League trophy with BBC's Ask Me Anything brandingImage source, Getty Images

    The BBC's Ask Me Anything team have done all of the research ahead of the announcement detailing next season's Premier League matches.

    The fixtures for the 2025-26 season will be released at 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 18 June 2025 and the release will include the weekly schedule of all 380 matches.

    The season will begin with a single fixture played on Friday, 15 August 2025 and conclude on Sunday, 24 May 2026, when all matches will be played at 16:00 BST. There will be 33 weekend rounds of fixtures, plus five midweek rounds.

    The exact date and time at which individual matches are played during each weekend will be determined at regular intervals throughout the season, based on TV selections made by broadcasters.

    Read the full article here