Leeds United look to have one foot in the Premier League after taking another huge step towards promotion at the weekend.
The dramatic win over Swansea leaves the Whites potentially just one win away from ending their 16-year wait for a return to the top flight, but it looks to just be a matter of time now.
And, assuming all goes to plan, Marcelo Bielsa will look to strengthen his side ahead of their first season back in this summer’s transfer window.
Here are the latest transfer rumours and gossip coming from Elland Road.
Competition for German midfielder
Leeds are said to be in the mix for midfielder Patrick Erras, who is a free agent after being released by Nurnberg.
The 25-year-old is on the lookout for a new club after helping Nurnberg survive in the German second tier, having won a promotion/relegation play-off against Ingolstadt.
According to German publication Bild (via Inside Futbol) Leeds and QPR have both signalled their interest, while Werder Bremen have held preliminary talks with the midfielder.
Nurnberg have not ruled out keeping Erras, although his representatives have insisted that no talks have taken place with the club.
Edouard signing would be ‘massive coup’
Former Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips has said it would be a “massive coup” if Leeds signed Odsonne Edouard from Celtic.
The Frenchman has been linked with a move to Elland Road recently, and Phillips told Football Insider the deal would be massive for the Whites if it went through.
“He has had a taste of European football and been a success. We have seen plenty of players come down from Celtic recently and perform,” Phillips said.
“It would be a massive signing. Leeds will have a big draw because they are a huge club. Once the crowd get back to Elland Road, that place can create an atmosphere.”
Brentford could scupper move for goalkeeper
Leeds’ search for a replacement for Kiko Casilla could be scuppered by reports Brentford are interested in one of their targets.
Casilla looks increasingly unlikely to play for the Whites again, following his ban for racially abusing Jonathan Leko.
United had been linked with a move for AEK Athens keeper Vassilis Barkas by the Greek media, but the Bees could beat them to him.
SDNA (via the 72) report that there is interest in Barkas from Brentford, with Celtic and Rangers also said to be in the running for the 26-year-old.
