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Leeds United finished their Premier League campaign with a loss at West Ham, but optimism continues to grow surrounding the club’s future.
Daniel Farke has recently outlined the importance of Leeds United’s summer recruitment plans, stressing that the club must continue the smart transfer strategy that helped them during the previous campaign.
The Leeds boss believes maintaining strong recruitment will be essential if the Whites are to establish themselves in the Premier League after promotion.
Last summer, Leeds strengthened their squad with the arrivals of Jaka Bijol, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, with all four players quickly becoming key figures in the side.
Their impact played a major role in helping the club compete effectively throughout the season.
However, the challenge now facing the Yorkshire outfit is arguably even greater. Many promoted clubs struggle in their second season because they fail to improve the squad further after surviving the first year.
Leeds experienced something similar under Marcelo Bielsa following the 2020 campaign, when a lack of fresh additions eventually contributed to a decline that ended in relegation.
With that in mind, Leeds are already exploring possible transfer targets ahead of the summer window.
Reports suggest the recruitment department has been working behind the scenes for weeks as they prepare for another important period in the market.
One of the latest players linked with a move to Elland Road is Philadelphia Union midfielder Jovan Lukić.
Journalist Lorenzo Lepore claims Leeds, alongside Celta Vigo, are monitoring the Serbian midfielder’s situation ahead of the summer transfer window.
Lukić enjoyed an impressive campaign in Major League Soccer last season and has attracted growing attention from clubs across Europe.
Despite the interest, there have reportedly been no formal discussions regarding a transfer between the parties involved so far.
There is also no indication of the fee Philadelphia Union would demand for the 24-year-old, while the MLS side are yet to show any willingness to part ways with the midfielder.
Still, Lukić appears to match the type of player Leeds have targeted in recent windows. The club have focused on signing talented players with strong potential value, while still keeping transfer costs reasonable.
Gudmundsson and Stach, for example, were signed for a combined fee of around £20 million and have proven to be excellent additions.
Lukić joined MLS for roughly £500,000 and is now valued at around £2 million on Transfermarkt. If Leeds were able to secure him for a similar figure, it could represent another smart piece of business.
Strengthening midfield depth remains a priority for Leeds, and adding a player with quality and long-term potential would make plenty of sense for Farke’s side.
