“£12.5M STAR’S BOMBSHELL REJECTION: Ditches Club and STUNS Leeds United with SHOCK Exit Decision!”
Leeds United Close in on Transfer Targets as Midfield Option Rejects Contract and Eyes Exit
Paraag Marathe has assured Leeds United fans that the club will spend every available penny this summer without breaching Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).
Reports suggest Leeds have a £150 million transfer budget, with plans to strengthen key areas: goalkeeper, centre-back, midfield, and striker.
At the heart of defence, Leeds are eyeing Udinese’s Jaka Bijol. Talks are expected to begin in the coming days, and the 62-cap Slovenia international has reportedly expressed his desire to leave the Serie A side.
Leeds see him as a key figure to solidify their backline.
In midfield, the targets are less clear, though two names have emerged. Southampton’s Shea Charles is under consideration, while Sporting Lisbon’s Hidemasa Morita remains firmly on Leeds’ radar.
Morita, a teammate of Ao Tanaka in the Japan national side, has played a vital role for Sporting in their recent title-winning campaign.
Recent reports from Portugal’s Leonino reveal that Morita has rejected Sporting’s contract extension.
Despite having a deal that runs until the summer of 2026, the 30-year-old is now seeking a new challenge. Sporting are demanding around £12.5 million for the Japan international, and Leeds could be preparing a move.
Leeds are reportedly keen to reunite Morita with Tanaka, forming the same midfield partnership that has served Japan so well.
The pair initially played together at J-League side Kawasaki Frontale before reuniting at the international level.
Across club and country, Morita and Tanaka have shared the pitch 62 times, winning the vast majority of those matches.
Together, the duo has helped their teams score 151 goals in those 62 matches, suffering only six defeats when both have featured.
Impressively, Japan has remained unbeaten whenever the two have partnered in midfield.
This chemistry and success likely make Morita an attractive option for Leeds as they build a side capable of pushing forward in the Championship—or potentially beyond.
With a hefty budget and clear ambitions, Leeds appear set for a busy summer as they aim to reinforce key positions while staying within financial regulations.
