Leeds United transfer rumours: Mykola Matvieynko interest, Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma hint

Leeds United are just a few weeks away from making their long-awaited return to the Premier League and the transfer business is heating up.

Following a summer where the focus has largely been placed upon securing young talent, the Whites are ready to break their transfer record to land Rodrigo from Valencia.

A host of other names continue to be linked with a move to the Yorkshire club ahead of the new season next month and departures could also be on the cards.

Here, we have gathered the latest snippets surrounding Leeds.

The ultimate lowdown on Rodrigo

Watkins and Benrahma hint

Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma - both linked with Leeds United this summer - were both left out of Brentford's 3-0 friendly win over Derby County.

The duo have been heavily linked with moves to the Premier League, with Aston Villa also interested in Watkins and Chelsea credited with an interest in Benrahma.

Bees boss Thomas Frank left both out of his 22-man squad, which featured two separate XIs that played in either half of the game at St George's Park.

The omission of both players is intriguing, considering they were Brentford's two key men last season.

Mykola Matvieynko interest

Leeds United are among four Premier League clubs interested in signing Mykola Matvieynko this summer, according to 90Min.

The Shakhtar Donetsk defender is reportedly a target for Leeds, Everton, West Ham and Wolves, along with a number of other clubs across Europe.

The 24-year-old Ukraine international is reportedly available for a fee of around £20m, making him an affordable target for many.

Capable of playing at left-back and in the centre of defence, Matvieynko's versatility could be a huge asset.

Eberechi Eze blow

The Telegraph report that Eberechi Eze is nearing a move to Crystal Palace.

QPR star Eze had been on the radar of Leeds but the Hoops have now agreed a deal with Crystal Palace.

Palace have already had one bid turned down for the talented attacker but an offer of £19.5m is said to have been enough to got a deal over the line.

The transfer is expected to be completed in the coming days.