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Declan Carr

Fri 29 May 2026 9:40, UK

Leeds United look to be lining up a move for PSV Eindhoven star Mauro Junior.

Daniel Farke is keen to bolster his squad in the summer transfer window, and the 27-year-old left-back would provide cover.

A report from Voetbal International on 28 May claims that the Dutch club are trying to remove the release clause from the Brazilian star’s contract.

It states that the clause would allow him to leave the Eredivisie side for a “limited transfer fee”, and they want to upgrade his deal to get rid of it.

Leeds are set for a busy summer, and if they can complete a deal for Junior, it would be a great start to the window.

Leeds make contract for Junior deal

Leeds have a first-choice left-back sorted with Gabriel Gudmundsson, but they could do with a backup with his injury issues.

The report states that the Whites are among several clubs that have enquired about Junior’s services by approaching his agents.

It mentions Portuguese outfit FC Porto are aware of the clause, but also claims that clubs from Southern Europe have also made contact with the player’s representatives.

Who is Leeds target Junior?

Junior came through the Desportivo Brasil academy between 2013 and 2017 and made four first-team appearances for the Sao Paulo club before moving to the Netherlands.

He moved to the Farmers in 2017, initially featuring for the Jong PSV side between 2017 and 2019, amassing a total of 32 appearances.

He was then moved into the senior side and has not looked back, playing 200 times, winning the league three times with the Dutch giants.

The former Brazil Under-23 international has managed to notch 22 goals and 46 assists in a total of 261 appearances in Dutch football.

If he could add some extra goals and assists to the Whites’ team, it would be a solid signing for Farke’s side, and would at the very least, release the pressure of Gudmundsson to play week in, week out.

It remains to be seen whether the Peacocks activate the release clause, or his current club can work out a new deal with the defender that keeps him in Eindhoven.