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Leeds United transfer rumours as Whites tussle with Atletico Madrid for 'next' Roberto Firmino

Leeds United got their first points of the season on Saturday with their 2-2 draw with Everton.

Fans got to see summer signing Junior Firpo for the first time as Marcelo Bielsa handed him his first United start, he lasted an hour before being replaced by Jamie Shackleton.

Last weekend's heavy defeat to Manchester United affirmed worries that further reinforcements were needed and last week saw links to a number of players arise.

Huddersfield Town's Lewis O'Brien was tipped, Noa Lang from Club Brugge and Celtic youngster Leo Hjelde was also touted as Niall Huggins completed his permanent move away from the club, joining League One Sunderland.

With the transfer window set to will enter its last week on Tuesday, as the door slams shut on August 31, Firpo and Kristoffer Klaesson remain the only two first-team signings to arrive at Elland Road, this summer.

Here are the latest Leeds United transfer rumours.

'May come down to Leeds' for Adama Traore

Adama Traore is said to be running out of options for his next destination, according to Eurosport.

For that reason, Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur may be the only two possibilities for the Spanish winger.

With Liverpool's reported financial reservations and Crystal Palace pulling out of the race, Spurs and United could be the only viable options for the winger should he want to secure a move away from Molineux, Dean Jones says.

The wide areas of the pitch are said to be where the Whites are looking to bolster this summer.

Atletico Madrid bid for Cunha

Atletico Madrid have reportedly tabled a £21m bid for Hertha Berlin's Matheus Cunha.

Sportslens says Leeds must act quickly if they are to stay in the run-in for the Brazilian Olympic Gold medal winner.

The initial report from German publication BILD says that the move to his "dream club" is becoming likelier but their offer doesn't match Hertha's valuation.

And Sportslens likens him to Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino having scored eight goals and as many assists in 28 Bundesliga appearances, last season.

Atalanta open talks for Nahitan Nandez

Atalanta are reportedly in negotiations with Cagliari for the midfielder and reported Leeds target Nahitan Nandez.

Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano said on Twitter : “Atalanta are in talks with Cagliari for potential swap deal: Nahitan Nández to Atalanta, Sam Lammers to Cagliari. Both clubs are considering this chance."

Following the defeat to Manchester United, United's reliance on Kalvin Phllips was evident and emphasised the need to sign a midfielder with Nandez increasingly linked with a move to Elland Road.

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