2026-27

Summer 2026

Completed deals and every player linked in this window.

Window totals

Spend

£87.5m

Income

£31.4m

Net

£56.1m

Window breakdown

Arrivals

9

Permanent
7
Loans
2
Free / out of contract
3
Fee undisclosed
0
Disclosed fees
£84.9m

Departures

15

Permanent
5
Loans
10
Free / out of contract
2
Fee undisclosed
0
Disclosed fees
£26.5m

Squad before

48

As listed in January 2026

Squad after

63

As listed in this window

Change

+15

Players added or removed

Confirmed transfers

Signings

  • Wilson

    AMR, AMC · Fulham

    Free
  • Tarik Muharemović

    DC, DL · Sassuolo

    £34.1m
  • Trafford

    GK · Man City

    £40m

    £40m guaranteed + up to £5m add-ons. Man City have a 20% sell-on clause and matching rights (first refusal to negotiate with him if they match a highest bid in the future).

  • Elvedi

    DC · Gladbach

    £6.5m

    £6.5m + £2m add-ons + 15% sell-on fee

  • Free agent

  • Free
  • £4.3m
  • Loan

    £860k season loan fee + a £4.3m buy option

  • Loan

    £1.7m season loan fee + obligation to pay a further £19.7m plus £4.3m in potential add-ons if he triggers a clause in the loan deal

Departures

  • Bird

    WBL, DL · Emley

    Loan

    Loan until 2026-10-29

  • Struijk

    DL · Brighton

    £18m

    £18m plus £2m add-ons, plus a % sell-on clause of next transfer

  • Gray

    ST · Sheffield Wednesday

    Loan
  • Schmidt

    DR · Young Boys

    £2m
  • Wober

    DC · Schalke

    Free / undisclosed

    Contract terminated

  • Harrison

    AMLR · New England Revolution

    Free / undisclosed

    Undisclosed

  • Crew

    MC · Walsall

    Loan

    Season loan

  • Gelhardt

    ST · Hull

    £6.5m
  • Bornauw

    DC · Hamburg

    Loan

    Season loan with obligation to buy for €4.6m (£4m) if Hamburg retain their Bundesliga status

  • Piroe

    ST · West Ham

    Loan

    £4m season loan fee + an £8m obligation to buy if West Ham get promoted (£12m total fee)

  • Perri

    GK · Torino

    Loan

    Season loan with a £850k fee and an option to buy for £12m

  • Gnonto

    ST · Fiorentina

    Loan

    Season loan with option to buy worth up to £18m including add-ons.

  • Chambers

    MC-AMC · Northampton Town

    Loan
  • Lopata-White

    DC · Altrincham

    Loan

    Season loan

  • Ramazani

    AML, AMR, AMC · Burnley

    Loan

    Season loan with buy obligation clause of £6.5m (rising to £8.5m) triggered by "achievable" appearances number

Rumoured targets

  • Willy Gnonto

    AML · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United agree deal to sign French ace on season-long loan with option to buy; Willy Gnonto latest - Yorkshire Evening Post

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

    Yorkshire Evening Post
  • Michael Zetterer

    GK · Unreported · 5M €

    reported

    Leeds United sign Michael Zetterer for 5M € - Sofascore

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Sofascore
  • Harry Wilson

    AMC · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Harry Wilson makes exciting Leeds United claim and reveals big reason why he signed - Wales Online

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Wales Online
  • Anton Stach

    MC · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Anton Stach transfer to top-six club 'one to watch' if one thing happens at Leeds United - MOT Leeds News

    MOT Leeds News
  • Michael Zetterer

    GK · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United look at double new transfer after Michael Zetterer already - sports.yahoo.com

    Outcome: Signed for Leeds from Frankfurt

    sports.yahoo.com
  • Harrison

    AML · Fiorentina, New England Revolution · €7m (£6m) option to buy

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds

  • Joe Gelhardt

    ST · Leeds United · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United transfer news with Joe Gelhardt amongst three set to leave - Yorkshire Post

    Outcome: Left Leeds

    Yorkshire Post
  • Jayden Lienou

    Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    How Jayden Lienou announcement elsewhere asks Leeds United transfer question - MOT Leeds News

    MOT Leeds News
  • Michael Zetterer

    GK · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United reach agreement to sign Michael Zetterer - getfootballnewsgermany.com

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    getfootballnewsgermany.com
  • Lukas Nmecha

    FW · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    How Lukas Nmecha has come out on top as Leeds United's transfer window winners and losers analysed - MOT Leeds News

    MOT Leeds News
  • Tarik Muharemović

    DC · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Tarik Muharemović signs for Leeds United! - leedsunited.com

    leedsunited.com
  • Silva Mexes

    AMLR · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United get months-long Silva Mexes transfer breakthrough as Man Utd deal reached - Yahoo Sports UK

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Yahoo Sports UK
  • reported

    Leeds United news: Is James Trafford a likely transfer? - bbc.com

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    bbc.com
  • James Trafford

    GK · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds immediately sanction exit with James Trafford set to sign - talksport.com

    talksport.com
  • James Trafford

    GK · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United to make James Trafford their highest-paid player as he reacts to new transfer - Yahoo Sports

    Yahoo Sports
  • Joel Piroe

    ST · West Ham United · Undisclosed

    reported

    Joel Piroe: West Ham United sign Leeds United striker on season-long loan - BBC

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

    BBC
  • Largie Ramazani

    AML · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United transfer news: Largie Ramazani moves on in latest piece of housekeeping - Yorkshire Post

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

    Yorkshire Post
  • Nico Elvedi

    DC · Unreported · £8.5m

    reported

    Leeds United transfer news: Nico Elvedi to have medical as £8.5m fee agreed - BBC

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    BBC
  • Melvin Bard

    DL · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United pounce on transfer 'twist' as Melvin Bard deal explored for deadline day - Yahoo Sports UK

    Outcome: Joined Leeds (loan)

    Yahoo Sports UK
  • Noah Okafor

    ST · Sunderland · £30m

    reported

    Sunderland make stunning late £30m transfer move for Leeds United forward Noah Okafor - sunderlandecho.com

    sunderlandecho.com
  • Jack Harrison

    AMLR · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Jack Harrison completes move to New England Revolution - Leeds United

    Outcome: Left Leeds

    Leeds United
  • James Trafford

    GK · Manchester City · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United transfer round-up: James Trafford update shared, new striker target emerges - Yahoo Sports

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Yahoo Sports
  • Pascal Struijk

    DC · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United transfer news: Whites spend big to land Pascal Struijk replacement - Yorkshire Post

    Outcome: Left Leeds

    Yorkshire Post
  • Melvin Bard

    DL · Unreported · £5.1m

    reported

    Leeds United reach agreement to sign Melvin Bard as £5.1m financial terms revealed - Yahoo Sports UK

    Outcome: Joined Leeds (loan)

    Yahoo Sports UK
  • Nico Elvedi

    DC · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United sign Switzerland defender Nico Elvedi - Yahoo Sports

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Yahoo Sports
  • Harry Wilson

    AML · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Harry Wilson becomes our first summer signing - Leeds United

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Leeds United
  • James Trafford

    GK · Manchester City · £45m

    reported

    Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford joins from Manchester City in deal worth up to £45m - BBC

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    BBC
  • James Trafford

    GK · Manchester City · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United transfer news: James Trafford talks begin with Man City over deal for England goalkeeper - Sky Sports

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Sky Sports
  • Sebastiaan Bornauw

    DC · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United transfer rumours: Sebastiaan Bornauw - bbc.com

    bbc.com
  • Michael Zetterer

    GK · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Michael Zetterer decides on Leeds United transfer ahead of Lucas Perri exit - Yahoo Sports UK

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Yahoo Sports UK
  • Michael Zetterer

    GK · Eintracht Frankfurt · Undisclosed

    reported

    Fee and contract length as Leeds United sign goalkeeper Michael Zetterer from Eintracht Frankfurt as new no 2 - Yorkshire Evening Post

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Yorkshire Evening Post
  • Lukas Nmecha

    FW · —

    reported

    Wrexham provide Lukas Nmecha transfer twist Leeds United cannot ignore - Yahoo Sports UK

    Yahoo Sports UK
  • Lukas Nmecha

    FW · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    What Leeds United have told Lukas Nmecha in brutal transfer replacement reveal - MOT Leeds News

    MOT Leeds News
  • Harry Wilson

    AMC · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United’s best free transfers since Harry Wilson was born - thesquareball.net

    thesquareball.net
  • James Trafford

    GK · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United news: James Trafford 'really happy' to sign club-record deal - BBC

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    BBC
  • Charlie Crew

    MC · Walsall · Undisclosed

    reported

    Charlie Crew: Walsall sign Leeds United midfielder on loan - BBC

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

    BBC
  • Michael Zetterer

    GK · Unreported · Undisclosed

    reported

    Leeds United reach agreement to sign Michael Zetterer as saga rumbles on - Yahoo Sports UK

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Yahoo Sports UK
  • Harry Gray

    MC · —

    reported

    Harry Gray: Sheffield Wednesday sign Leeds United striker on loan - bbc.com

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

    bbc.com
  • Tarik Muharemovic

    DC · Sassuolo · Undisclosed

    reported

    Tarik Muharemovic to Leeds: Signing from Sassuolo can be ‘one of the finest left-footed centre-backs of his generation’ - Sky Sports

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

    Sky Sports
  • Joel Piroe

    ST · Swansea City · Undisclosed

    reported

    Joel Piroe risks wrath of Leeds United fans with comments on city after West Ham transfer - Leeds Live

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

    Leeds Live
  • Joe Gelhardt

    FW · Hull City · Undisclosed

    reported

    Joe Gelhardt completes permanent move to Hull City - leedsunited.com

    Outcome: Left Leeds

    leedsunited.com
  • Schmidt

    DR · Young Boys · Undisclosed

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds

  • Harry Wilson

    AMCR · Unreported · Free

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

  • Silva Mexes

    AMLR · Man Utd · Academy signing

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

  • Bornauw

    DC · FC Koln, Hamburg · Season loan with obligation to buy for €4.6m (£4m) if Hamburg retain their Bundesliga status

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

  • Perri

    GK · Besiktas, Torino · Loan fee £850k + option to buy for £12m

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

  • Piroe

    ST · Rangers, West Ham · £16m

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

  • Bijol

    DC · Liverpool · Undisclosed

    reported
  • Joseph

    ST · Mallorca, Wrexham · Undisclosed

    reported
  • Tanaka

    MC · Coventry, Man Utd, Freiburg, Hannover 96, Union Berlin, Schalke · €10-12m

    reported
  • Gnonto

    AML · Fiorentina, Freiburg · Undisclosed

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

  • Gray

    ST · Sheffield Weds · Loan

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

  • Struijk

    DC · Brighton, Villa, Spurs, Newcastle · £18m

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds

  • Gelhardt

    ST · Birmingham, Rangers, Hull · £10m

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds

  • Ramazani

    AML · Valencia, Norwich, West Ham, Burnley, Parma, Lecce, Monza · £4m + % of future sale

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

  • Ampadu

    DM · Villa · £30m

    reported
  • Gudmundsson

    DL · Chelsea · £37m

    reported
  • Crew

    MC · Walsall · Loan

    reported

    Outcome: Left Leeds (loan)

  • James Trafford

    GK · Man City · £40m + £5m add-ons + 20% sell-on clause (no buy-back)

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

  • Cresswell

    MC · Radomiak Radom · Loan

    reported
  • Nmecha

    ST · Wrexham · £10m

    reported
  • Okafor

    AML · Sunderland · £35m

    reported
  • Charlie Cresswell

    DC · Toulouse · £25m

    reported
  • Nico Elvedi

    DC · Gladbach · £6.84m plus £1.7m add-ons

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

  • Tarik Muharemovic

    DC(L) · Sassuolo · £34m (€40m)

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

  • Michael Zetterer

    GK · Frankfurt · £4.3m

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds

  • Jean-Mattéo Bahoya

    AML · Frankfurt · Loan with option to buy for €25m plus €5m in add-ons. Option becomes obligation if Bahoya triggers undisclosed clause.

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds (loan)

  • Melvin Bard

    DL · Nice · Undisclosed

    reported

    Outcome: Joined Leeds (loan)