Leeds United are ready to permanently sell a member of Daniel Farke’s first-team squad in the final days of the summer transfer window.
Leeds make James Justin 10th summer signing
The Whites have been busy following their return to the Premier League and have now spent more than £100m on new signings.
Noah Okafor
AC Milan
£18m
Anton Stach
Hoffenheim
£17.4m
Jaka Bijol
Udinese
£15m
Lucas Perri
Lyon
£13.9m
Sean Longstaff
Newcastle
£12m
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Lille
£10m
James Justin
Leicester City
£10m
Sebastiaan Bornauw
Wolfsburg
£5m
Lukas Nmecha
Wolfsburg
Free
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Everton
Free
The latest player to arrive was versatile full-back James Justin, who signed a four-year deal in Yorkshire after suffering relegation with Leicester City last season.
Despite having less than 12 months left on his deal, Leeds forked out £10m for Justin, who said after signing for the Whites:
“Obviously to join a club of this size and to have the history it has had, and being back in the Premier League was a massive thing for me, so I’m over the moon to have joined.
“It’s been a while since I’ve known of the interest, but obviously I was still a Leicester player, so I had to give my all for Leicester whilst I was there. That’s something obviously that you can expect from me when I put on a Leeds shirt, is to give my all when I’m on the pitch. But for it to finally have happened, it’s taken a weight off my shoulders for sure.
“Everyone that I’ve spoken to about the club and the area has had great things to say about it. So I’m excited to join the lads and get to work.”
Gruev upgrade: Leeds contenders to sign a star who's "similar to Busquets"
Leeds United are reportedly contenders to sign a star who could be an upgrade on Ilia Gruev.
ByDan Emery
Further incomings and outgoings are expected at Thorp Arch before the September 1 deadline, with winner Largie Ramazani on course to head to Valencia on a season-long loan.
The 49ers Enterprises are searching for more attacking additions, but after signing Justin, a current Leeds defender could be about to wave goodbye to Elland Road for good.
Leeds ready to sell £3m Isaac Schmidt after signing Justin
According to reliable reporter Mike McGrath of The Telegraph, Leeds are now in talks to sell Isaac Schmidt to German side Werder Bremen on a permanent basis.
Signed for £2.5m from Swiss side FC St Gallen last season, Schmidt could now depart for a profit, with the 49ers in line to receive £3m.
Farke, who used Schmidt in pre-season while Jayden Bogle was out injured, praised the full-back last season, admitting he was “impressed” with the Switzerland international.
“I’m not surprised — he’s played in several different positions. What I like about Isaac is lots of competition, Firpo is playing outstanding, Bogle the same. It’s a joke that Byram who has good points per game doesn’t play. It’s tough for Isaac. He came after not playing in English football. He needed to adapt but longer with us longer he impressed. I like his attitude.”
However, with regular football not on offer for Schmidt in England ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a permanent move away seems to be best for all involved, especially following Justin’s arrival.