“Leeds United in SHOCK £17.5M Swoop for Brazilian Superstar – Transfer Talks EXPLODE!”
Leeds United eye Vinicius Tobias as potential next summer signing from Shakhtar Donetsk
With just over a week remaining before the Premier League season begins, Leeds United have already strengthened their squad with seven new signings.
However, manager Daniel Farke is likely to seek further reinforcements before the transfer window closes on Monday, 1 September.
One potential addition could be Shakhtar Donetsk right-back Tobias, as Leeds prepare for their season opener against Everton.
The club is reportedly considering a move for the Brazilian defender in the coming days, with attacking reinforcements also believed to be on the agenda.
There’s no denying Leeds need to boost their attacking options at Elland Road ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Still, unless players like Patrick Bamford depart, further additions in the forward line could be limited due to squad size and wage structure.
So far, only Rasmus Kristensen has been sold for a fee, while Max Wober and Junior Firpo have exited on loan and free transfer respectively.
With departures mainly affecting other areas of the pitch, it may be more practical for the club to focus on strengthening the squad’s depth elsewhere.
This is where Tobias comes in as a potential signing to provide additional quality at right-back.
According to Fussball Europa (7 August), Shakhtar are demanding more than £17.5 million for Tobias, along with a sell-on clause.
Although Leeds haven’t made a formal offer, they are believed to have entered talks with the player’s camp and are open to completing a deal before the deadline.
Tobias may be brought in as a replacement or competition for Jayden Bogle, who performed well at right-back last season following his arrival from Sheffield United.
While Bogle impressed, the signing of Tobias—who previously played for Real Madrid—could inject more attacking prowess into the position and provide Daniel Farke with tactical flexibility.
His arrival could also raise questions about Sam Byram’s place in the squad, given the Brazilian’s forward-thinking attributes and potential to fit Farke’s style.
Leeds’ pursuit of Tobias could become one of the club’s key moves of the summer, and how it unfolds will certainly be one to watch as the new season draws near.
