Leeds United is actively pursuing a transfer deal for Roland Sallai, the Freiburg forward, as they continue to strengthen their squad. This move comes after the completion of a loan deal for Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur. The club, managed by Daniel Farke, is determined to enhance its attacking options following a disappointing season where they failed to return to the Premier League.
Leeds has been on the lookout for new forwards throughout the summer, especially after losing key players Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter to Premier League teams West Ham and Brighton. Their efforts to bolster their squad have included a recent signing of Largie Ramazani from Almeria, following a sluggish start to the season with draws against Portsmouth and West Brom. This was followed by a crucial 2-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
The signing of Manor Solomon was finalized on Tuesday afternoon, with the Israeli winger joining Leeds on a season-long loan from Tottenham without a permanent transfer option. Despite this addition, Farke is keen to further strengthen his attacking lineup. Talks are advancing for Sheffield United’s midfielder Gustavo Hamer and there is also interest in Bournemouth’s Max Aarons.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Leeds is making significant strides towards acquiring Roland Sallai. The Hungarian international, known for his swift pace and sharp skills, is a player Leeds has targeted to fill their forward needs. Sky Sports reports that Leeds is pushing hard to finalize this deal, with Freiburg seeking around £7.6 million for Sallai, who is in the final year of his contract.
Leeds is also aiming to reinforce other areas of the squad before the transfer window closes. With departures of full-backs such as Luke Ayling and Cody Drameh, there is an urgent need to bolster this position. The club is particularly interested in Max Aarons, a player Farke previously worked with at Norwich City. Aarons, who had a limited number of starts in the Premier League last season, is open to joining Leeds for more regular playing time.