Leeds United’s push for the Premier League is back in sight with the Championship set to resume on June 20.
But while football has been suspended, Marcelo Bielsa and his backroom staff have kept busy behind the scenes with the summer transfer window set to open in the near future - although specific dates are yet to be confirmed.
Leeds' transfer business heavily depends on what division the club lies in and whether the push for a return to the Premier League is successful.
However, that hasn't stopped the transfer rumours from circling and we have gathered some of the latest below.
Diagne blow
Leeds United are set to miss out on Galatasaray striker Mbaye Diagne, with the Turkish club preparing to keep hold of the player.
The 28-year-old had been reportedly out of favour and the club, spending this season on loan at Belgian side Club Brugge.
However, according to Football League World, Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim is prepared to give the player another chance to prove himself.
Leeds’ Championship rivals Nottingham Forest were also said to be keen on the £4.5 million rated player.
West Ham in pursuit of Loader
West Ham United have joined the race to sign Reading forward Danny Loader, according to Hammers News.
The Reading star will reportedly leave the club on a free transfer after his offer of an extension was withdrawn due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Loader has already been linked with Leeds, Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and came close to joining the latter last summer.
And now West Ham have been added to the list of potential suitors for the highly-rated teenager
Youngster eyed
Leeds United are keen on Benfica youngster Florentino Luis but face stern competition for the midfielder’s signature.
That is according to TuttoMercatoWeb, who report that the Championship leaders are looking to give a ‘luxury gift’ to manager Marcelo Bielsa should they gain promotion to the Premier League this season.
The report goes on to add that his performances have not gone unnoticed around Europe, with Manchester United, AC Milan, Real Betis and Bayer Leverkusen all named as potential destinations too.
