“Leeds United’s Jaw-Dropping £8.6M Transfer Bombshell Will Leave You Speechless!”

Leeds United’s summer transfer window is gaining momentum, with Daniel Farke’s side now closing in on Lille defender Gabriel Gudmundsson despite competition from Europe.

Following the arrivals of Jaka Bijol and Sebastiaan Bornauw to strengthen the backline, Gudmundsson is expected to add further depth as the Whites prepare for their Premier League return.

Talks are advancing quickly for the Swedish international, as Leeds look to fill the gap left by Junior Firpo’s departure.

With Firpo now out of the picture, the need for a new left-back became urgent, and Leeds appear to have acted swiftly.

Gudmundsson, 26, is reportedly on the verge of joining the club in a deal worth £8.6million, according to Turkish outlet Fanatik (5 July).

The defender had also attracted interest from Fenerbahce, but a move to Elland Road now seems imminent.

Leeds are determined not to lose out on further targets, having already missed out on Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki earlier in the window.

Gudmundsson, who has earned 15 caps for Sweden and boasts nearly a decade of professional experience, is now expected to travel to England to finalise the move, as per Yorkshire Evening Post journalist Graham Smyth.

Farke’s squad is beginning to take shape with the season opener against Everton fast approaching. With defensive reinforcements nearly complete, attention is shifting toward strengthening the attack.

The club have been linked with Norwich forward Josh Sargent—whom Farke knows well—and Juventus winger Timothy Weah as Leeds aim to bolster their frontline in the coming weeks.

As the window progresses, Gudmundsson’s arrival signals Leeds’ intent to build a well-balanced squad capable of competing at the top level.