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Leeds United’s summer transfer focus is firmly on bolstering their defence, a clear priority identified by manager Daniel Farke.

The club has already moved to reinforce their backline with the signings of Jaka Bijol and Sebastian Bornauw, and are now closing in on a deal for Lille’s Swedish defender, Gudmundsson.

Gudmundsson deal nearing completion

Following the confirmed departure of Junior Firpo, Leeds are in urgent need of a new left-back. Fortunately, progress appears to be well underway.

According to a report by Graham Smyth on X (5 July), Gudmundsson is expected to arrive in England tomorrow to continue negotiations with the club.

However, Smyth noted that Leeds remain tight-lipped about the situation, refusing to comment publicly.

The 25-year-old has earned 15 caps for Sweden and was a key figure in Lille’s impressive Ligue 1 campaign last season.

If the deal goes through, he would become Leeds’ fourth signing of the summer — a sign that the club is gaining momentum in the transfer market, with more additions likely in the weeks ahead.

Farke needs high-impact signings

While Leeds have been active, only Bijol is viewed as a true “ceiling raiser” — a player capable of significantly improving the starting XI.

The arrivals of Nmecha and Bornauw have added depth, but if Leeds are serious about Premier League survival, more top-quality reinforcements are required.

With just over a month until the new season kicks off, Leeds must speed up their recruitment efforts.

Securing Gudmundsson would be a strong step forward, but further ambitious signings will be essential if the Whites are to avoid the struggles that often plague newly promoted sides.