Leeds Want 'Incredible' Free Agent As Transfer Race Heats Up

Leeds United are assessing their options in the summer transfer market, as Ben Jacobs reports of a free agent on the club's shortlist for the coming weeks.

The Whites are keen to improve the squad after securing their place in the Premier League, with an impressive turnaround at the halfway point helping Daniel Farke and his side stay up with ease in the end.

Given the history of the club, nobody will be content with just surviving, with Europe appearing easier to qualify for than ever before in the division.

A few reinforcements across the squad will be needed. Goalkeeper remains a problem position, after Lucas Perri failed to impress, while talks continue with Karl Darlow over a new deal, as his current one expires at the end of the month.

The forward areas also remain a place of interest to help bring more strength and depth to Farke within his Leeds squad. Several options are on the cards, and one of them is a familiar face.

It was only a year ago that it seemed certain that Harry Wilson would be a Leeds United player. Talks had progressed well in the final hours of the summer transfer window, but a deal fell through at the last moment.

What followed was the Welshman hitting the form of his life, bagging ten goals and seven assists in the Premier League, which included a purple patch that had him among the very best in the division.

As that was ongoing, there was uncertainty over his future at Fulham, with a contract that expired in the summer. Now, he looks set to be a free agent, and Leeds are hoping to pounce.

Ben Jacobs reports that Wilson is back on the club's radar, with initial talks held over a move for the 29-year-old as a free agent. They aren't alone, however, as Aston Villa and Benfica remain keen, along with a whole host of other clubs.

Any move could prove to be huge for Leeds though, with Wilson being described as "incredible" by Marco Silva during their time together at Craven Cottage.

It remains to be seen whether the club can finally get a deal done this time around, after coming so close last summer.

Leeds managed to get through the past season with the summer arrivals of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Noah Okafor, and Lukas Nmecha in their ranks.

Looking beyond that trio, however, the options remained slightly thin on the ground. Daniel James, Wilfried Gnonto, and Joel Piroe all struggled to make much of an impact during their limited minutes.

Exits for those players could be on the cards, if interest in them ramps up, while Leeds may look for their own possible upgrades in the same positions.

Leeds are in the market for a new defender.

Wilson would certainly offer that, while Jacobs adds that Julian Brandt is also a target, after he announced his exit from Borussia Dortmund as a free agent.

It remains to be seen who else could be on the radar, but it's clear that Leeds need to push on now.