Leeds United are already being linked with several new players ahead of what promises to be a busy summer. Below are the most recent ten stars rumored to be moving to Elland Road.
The 49ers will need to offload several players, and those who leave will need to be replaced. The club is also in the market for a right-back, a number 10, and possibly a center-back. Here are the latest ten players linked with Leeds:
### 10 Latest Players Linked with Leeds United This Summer
**Natan Girma (Reggiana)**
Recent reports indicate that Leeds have been monitoring Swiss 22-year-old Girma for several months. Although discussions are ongoing for the £3.5m-rated player, Serie A’s Monza currently leads the race.
**Eric Smith (St. Pauli)**
According to Sports Bladet, Leeds are competing with Carlos Corberan’s West Brom for St. Pauli center-back Smith. The Swedish defender could potentially replace Joe Rodon and become the club’s next Pontus Jansson.
**Bobby Decordova-Reid (Fulham)**
Leeds are reportedly keeping an eye on the versatile 31-year-old Fulham player, whose contract is set to expire. With Everton withdrawing their interest, The Whites could pursue Luke Ayling’s former Bristol City teammate.
**Karamoko Dembele (Brest)**
The diminutive 21-year-old Dembele is another target. The former Celtic player impressed on loan at Blackpool from French side Brest last season, contributing to 21 goals. He has two years remaining on his contract.
**Ao Tanaka (Dusseldorf)**
Leeds previously made a £3.2m bid for the Japan star last summer and are now linked with him again. Dusseldorf, needing to sell after missing promotion, are asking £3m for Tanaka.
**Silas (Stuttgart)**
Leeds are one of five clubs interested in DR Congo star Silas, along with Lens, Auxerre, Fulham, and Villarreal. Despite starting only nine of 30 games for Stuttgart last season, he could cost as much as £12.75m.
**Alfie Gilchrist (Chelsea)**
Gilchrist broke into Chelsea’s side last season under Mauricio Pochettino, playing 17 times. Leeds are considering a loan deal, which The Chelsea Chronicle’s Dom Toner described as a “no-brainer.”
**Ben Johnson (West Ham)**
The West Ham defender’s contract expires on June 30, although the Hammers claim they are negotiating a new deal. Leeds and Rangers are monitoring the England U21 international.
**Josh Sargent (Norwich)**
The USA striker, who missed a crucial chance against Leeds in the play-offs, was initially signed by Daniel Farke for Norwich. The Leeds manager could reunite with Sargent, who scored 16 goals last season.
**Ateef Konate (Nottingham Forest)**
Forest plan to release French forward Konate, with several English clubs, including Sunderland and Derby, showing interest. Djed Spence has previously compared Konate to Vinicius Jr.
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